Viral Examples #099

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Each week we break down 3 posts that got lots of engagement on X and LinkedIn:

• Why the post resonated

• A templated version you can copy/paste and use

• Our own example using the template

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The Full Explanation Template

Why It Works

1. It starts with a seemingly wild claim, from an authoritative source

2. It concisely breaks down why that claim may be true

3. It offers more detail if you click into the thread

The Template

[Credible authority] said: “[bold / controversial claim].”

[Bridge line #1].

[Bridge line #2].

The full explanation: 🧵

Our Example

A marketer said: “Posting more won’t grow your audience.”

You create content without a clear hook.

Then people scroll past, and nothing compounds.

The full explanation: 🧵

Truths No One Will Ever Template

Why It Works

1. It establishes his credibility re: time invested learning this information

2. It offers it to you in a concise way

3. It includes the first “truth” so you can get a sense of the content before clicking into the rest of the thread

The Template

I spent [#]+ years [studying/doing] [something] to understand how [system/thing] [is secretly designed / really works].

Here are the top [#] [harsh/brutal/uncomfortable] truths no one will ever [teach/tell] you (THREAD):

1. [first truth]

Our Example

I spent 2+ years writing online to understand how content actually spreads.

Here are the top 7 harsh truths no one will ever teach you (THREAD):

1. No one owes you attention.

The Power Of Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a little mysterious

2. It’s on brand for his audience

The Template

The Power of [specific thing]:

–Thread– 🧵👇

Our Example

The Power of Boring Work:

–Thread– 🧵👇

Time to Grow

There’s two parts to getting results from posting content:

1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

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1. Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.

2. Our creator network helps get your posts in front of the right audience.

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