Viral Examples #109

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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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Here’s X And Why Template

Why It Works

1. The initial claim sounds surprising and almost unbelievable, but when you consider timezone differences it seems more credible

2. Even if you’re not personally in the target audience, you’re probably interested to see what types of jobs the folks who are, are gravitating towards

The Template

Some [opportunities] only [operate] between/during/with [unusual condition], which is why hardly anyone [applies].

I’ve identified [hidden opportunities] paying/making [great result].

Here’s each [job] and why they [pay] so much 👇

Our Example

Some YouTube niches only work with long-form content, which is why hardly anyone enters them.

I’ve identified channels making over $50k/month.

Here’s each niche and why they grow so fast 👇

STRANGE ADVICE Template

Why It Works

1. The all caps may be offputting, but leading with “strange” likely hooked you

2. The first piece of advice, while perhaps not “strange”, does ring true

The Template

STRANGE [topic] ADVICE I GOT FROM [credible source] THAT ACTUALLY WORKS:

1. [unexpected advice]

Our Example

STRANGE FITNESS ADVICE I GOT FROM AN OLD TRAINER THAT ACTUALLY WORKS:

1. Stop every workout before you feel destroyed.

Don’t Usually Tell You This Template

Why It Works

1. People always want to support folks who lose their jobs

2. People want to be aware of the “traps” so they don’t fall into them themselves

The Template

One of my [mentees] just [negative event], and I feel obligated to share this here.

Many [group] don’t usually tell you this, but there are [traps] that can quietly [negative consequence] if you’re not careful.

Bookmark this and read through very carefully:

Our Example

One of my clients just got scammed, and I feel obligated to share this here.

Many financial advisors don’t usually tell you this, but there are investing traps that can quietly destroy your savings if you’re not careful.

Bookmark this and read through very carefully:

Time to Grow

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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.

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