Viral Content: How to Follow a Six-Part Recipe for Success

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Every business wants to create Internet content that can go viral. Using the widely known, “What Colors Are This Dress?” example that blew up overnight and stuck around for weeks mystifying publishers everywhere.

The components of a potentially viral post were cited to be as follows: A post that is simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional and will generate stories. It also believed that using humour is a good way for your post to get the attention it deserves.

Key Takeaways:

  • Content that is trustworthy and data-driven is a great way to boost authority and earn credibility, so be specific and include sources.
  • Concrete examples work best and can be achieved by making your content understood using one of the five senses.
  • Share a mix of stimulating and inspirational stories to drive discussion.

“Individuals should be able to act on your content (i.e. present an idea, let others be able to interpret in their own way).”

Viral Content: How to Follow a Six-Part Recipe for Success – Coschedule

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