Viral Examples #112

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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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Why It Works

1. The advice comes from a credible source

2. The clear implication is that there’s something this expert knows and is sharing, that you don’t and would otherwise miss

The Template

A [credible authority] says: The first sign of [outcome] isn’t [expected outcome].

It’s something much smaller, and it starts at/with [age]:

Our Example

A financial advisor says: The first sign of financial stress isn’t debt.

It’s lifestyle inflation, and it starts with your first pay raise:

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Why It Works

1. It’s interesting to see how a different culture uses a radically different approach

2. Having the text in the (engaging) photo stops the scroll effectively

The Template

IN [country], [problem] IS CONSIDERED [surprising classification] AND PEOPLE TREAT IT WITH THESE [#] [methods]:

Our Example

IN ITALY, STRESS IS CONSIDERED A LIFESTYLE PROBLEM AND PEOPLE FIX IT WITH THESE 6 RITUALS:

You Should Never Template

Why It Works

1. Most people don’t think vitamins can hurt you, so the hook makes you do a bit of a double take

2. It offers a relatively common one up as the intriguing first one mentioned

The Template

Here are [#] [things] you should never [noun], and why:

1. [first example]… 🧵

Our Example

Here are 10 apps you should never install, and why:

1. Free VPNs… 🧵

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

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