Viral Examples #110

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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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People Are Already Template

Why It Works

1. It’s a super hot topic, people are interested to learn what new capabilities the new model has (especially given the news cycle regarding its risks)

2. Min has credibility in this niche, especially summarizing current topics

The Template

Less than [short timeframe] ago, [person] dropped [new thing].

[Strong reaction]. And people are already [building] [unexpected use cases].

[#] examples:

Our Example

Less than 48 hours ago, OpenAI released a new coding model.

Developers are stunned. And people are already building insane new workflows.

7 examples:

Wish I Didn’t Ignore Template

Why It Works

1. The first line sounds devastating and makes you want to hear the story

2. People want to know the signs so they can avoid a similar diagnosis

The Template

I [negative outcome] at [unexpected time].

I [approach], and thought I was too young [negative thing].

Looking back, [warning signs] showed up long before [major event].

Here are [#] signs I wish I didn’t ignore (& how to fix it):

Our Example

I lost my business at 35.

I worked hard, had paying customers, and thought growth would continue.

Looking back, the warning signs showed up long before things collapsed.

Here are 6 mistakes I wish I didn’t ignore (& how to fix it):

# Signs That You Are Template

Why It Works

1. It’s talking about a topic that everyone wants to be but no one is taught how to be

2. It lists the first one in the hook, aka leading with value before asking for a click

The Template

[#] SIGNS THAT YOU ARE [desirable trait]:

1. [first behavior that signals the trait].

Our Example

9 SIGNS THAT YOU ARE QUIETLY BECOMING SUCCESSFUL:

1. You care more about progress than recognition.

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.

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

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