{"id":3772,"date":"2025-01-20T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/?p=3772"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:55:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:25:15","slug":"viral-content-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/viral-content-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the Secrets to Viral Content: Research-Backed Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What <a href=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/short-vs-long-content-what-s-best-for-seo\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">makes content<\/span> <\/a>go viral? According to our latest research, the key lies in triggering specific emotions, publishing at the right time and telling stories that resonate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By understanding the emotional drivers behind viral content, brands can create campaigns that reach <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wider<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> audiences and inspire real engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3788\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Viral-Content.png\" alt=\"Viral Content\" width=\"612\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Viral-Content.png 612w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Viral-Content-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Viral-Content-380x266.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-viral-emotions-driving-brand-engagement\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The viral emotions driving brand engagement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Up to 70% of journalists say PR pros are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the success of their jobs, yet 49% <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of journalists<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> seldom or never respond to PR pitches, according to\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/muckrack.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/06\/state-of-journalism-2024-webinar-recap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muck Rack\u2019s State of Journalism 2024<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, where\u2019s the disconnect? And how can your company stand out with newsworthy, viral content that drives valuable brand coverage and consumer engagement?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2013, Fractl<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(disclosure: I co-founded the agency)<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0published a<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2013\/10\/research-the-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">study on viral emotion<\/span>s<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Harvard Business Review, analyzing the emotions that were activated when respondents viewed the top 100 images on Reddit r\/pics from that year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, respondents used Robert Plutchik\u2019s \u201cWheel of Emotion\u201d to label the emotions evoked by each image \u2013 helping us code the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">specific<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> emotional interplay that drives viral content engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3777\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions.webp\" alt=\"content go viral\" width=\"736\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions.webp 736w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions-110x110.webp 110w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/wheel-of-emotions-380x377.webp 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In our study, we discovered:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Positive emotions were more prevalent in viral content than negative ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Viral success occurred when negative emotions also triggered surprise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emotions related to surprise were overwhelmingly present, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curiosity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amazement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Astonishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uncertainty.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Admiration was <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a highly common<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> emotion in viral content.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3779\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral.png\" alt=\"The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral\" width=\"638\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral.png 638w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral-110x110.png 110w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-emotions-that-make-marketing-campaigns-go-viral-380x380.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In our study, we discovered:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Positive emotions were more prevalent in viral content than negative ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Viral success occurred when negative emotions also triggered surprise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emotions related to surprise were overwhelmingly present, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curiosity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amazement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Astonishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uncertainty.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Admiration was <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a highly common<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> emotion in viral content.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ten years later, I set out to retest and expand our research (with Fractl co-founder Kristin Tynski), leveraging AI to further our understanding of the science behind viral content.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applying the same methodology, we analyzed Reddit\u2019s top 100 images on r\/pics for 2024 and we (happily) revealed the same set of viral emotions (above).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Delving deeper, our new research found several other prominent levers marketers can adjust to increase their potential for virality:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Emotional strength<\/strong>\u00a0(40%): Posts with heightened emotional intensity draw more interaction.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Timing<\/strong>\u00a0(35%): What time a post is published plays a crucial role in its performance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Themes<\/strong>\u00a0(25%): Specific narrative archetypes drive greater impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3781\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fractl-2024-viral-emotions-study.webp\" alt=\"Fractl-2025-viral-emotions-study\" width=\"601\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fractl-2024-viral-emotions-study.webp 601w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fractl-2024-viral-emotions-study-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fractl-2024-viral-emotions-study-380x294.webp 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-content-with-heightened-emotional-intensity-can-increase-engagement-scores-by-up-to-24\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Content with heightened emotional intensity can increase engagement scores by up to 24%<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emotional resonance is the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">single<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">largest<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> contributor to engagement, accounting for nearly 40% of overall interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since emotional intensity drives engagement, your team needs to be focused on campaign ideas that will leave your target market saying, \u201cOh, wow, that\u2019s really surprising!\u201d not just \u201cOh, that\u2019s interesting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The stronger the emotion, the greater the engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High-arousal emotions \u2013 such as excitement, curiosity and surprise \u2013 are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">especially<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> impactful, boosting engagement scores by as much as 24%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, aim to evoke either curiosity or laughter with your content \u2013 reactions that prompt instant sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Evening hours have 24% more engagement than daytime hours\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our data shows that content syndicated to Reddit during late-night hours and on weekends garners significantly more engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Late-night posts yield 15% higher scores, while weekend posts see an 18% increase in comments, underscoring the importance of timing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> makes sense when you consider user behaviour. During these times, people unwind and scroll through their feeds, and they are more likely to engage deeply with content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scheduling your highest-impact content for weekend<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">late-night Reddit <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">promotion<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will help your brand reach consumers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">when they\u2019re<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> most likely <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">deeply<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> engage with content<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3783 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png.webp\" alt=\"viral content research\" width=\"1411\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png.webp 1411w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-1024x591.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-768x443.webp 768w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-380x219.webp 380w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-800x462.webp 800w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evening-hours-have-24-more-engagement-than-daytime-hours.png-1160x669.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1411px) 100vw, 1411px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3785\" src=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png.webp\" alt=\"Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/gohelpdigital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Average-comments-by-day-of-week.png-380x215.webp 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Based on our study, Reddit engagement peaked around 10 p.m. and again between 12 a.m. \u2013 4 a.m. EST.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you look across major time zones, this timeframe engages multiple markets at peak hours, as people tend to scroll on their phones most when they first wake up and again while winding down for bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-leveraging-specific-story-archetypes-increases-engagement-between-20-23\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Leveraging specific story archetypes increases engagement between 20-23%<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People connect deeply with relatable, emotional stories that convey resilience, conflict and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Story archetypes like \u201cTriumph Over Adversity\u201d and \u201cConflict-Driven Narratives\u201d increased engagement scores between 20-23%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stories following the \u201cHero\u2019s Journey\u201d and \u201cRedemption Arc\u201d create a transformational narrative, increasing comment interaction by 17%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The journey of a character<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> facing obstacles, experiencing growth <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> ultimately redeeming themselves encourages empathy and reflection, prompting more comments and discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conflict-driven themes earned 23% more comments, with themes like \u201cGood vs. Evil\u201d or stories of tragedy driving the most comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These narratives spark contrasting emotions like anger and sadness, pushing audiences to interact and voice their opinions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-content-marketers-can-leverage-the-science-behind-viral-marketing\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How content marketers can leverage the science behind viral marketing\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best marketers understand the art and science of viral content creation <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">lies in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> understanding your audience\u2019s emotions and behaviours about your services, products <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and industry<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What would surprise them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are they trying to overcome?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How can your brand relate to them and help them problem-solve?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By consistently applying high-arousal emotional triggers, timing insights and impactful storytelling to your marketing content, you can create campaigns that reach, engage and convert your target market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This small sample of headlines from our agency\u2019s earned media illustrates how brands can create emotionally evocative, relatable content that earns viral, authoritative brand coverage, backlinks and engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paychex: \u201cRetirees Rejoining the Workforce\u201d<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cHow droves of employees are now <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">being forced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> BACK to the workplace as inflation hammers their savings\u201d \u2013 Daily Mail\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c1 in 6 Retirees Are Considering Going Back to Work\u201d \u2013 Fool\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis Is The Biggest Mistake We Make In Retirement Planning\u201d \u2013 AARP<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cBaby Boomers: Your talent shortage secret weapon\u201d \u2013 HR Morning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cTapping into tenure: Re-engaging retirees to fill skill shortages\u201d \u2013 HRD Connect.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c8 In-Demand Jobs for Retirees and Seniors\u201d \u2013 Go Banking Rates\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consumer Affairs: \u201cWhat is House Poor?\u201d<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c69% of Homeowners Feel \u2018House Poor.\u2019 Did You Buy Too Much House?\u201d \u2013 Motley Fool\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cHalf of Americans consistently struggle to pay their bills on time, survey says\u201d \u2013 Fox Business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cMost American homeowners are \u2018house poor\u2019 \u2013 and 40% of them have taken second jobs to afford a mortgage, survey says\u201d \u2013 Business Insider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c25% of Homeowners Rely on Emergency Savings. Here\u2019s Why You Need to Build Some Before Buying\u201d \u2013 NASDAQ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Viral success isn\u2019t accidental \u2013 it\u2019s a deliberate approach to connecting with audiences on an emotional level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Try these science-backed tips in your next marketing campaign and observe how your engagement metrics respond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By focusing on the most impactful emotional and thematic drivers, you can create content <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that\u2019s seen<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, shared and discussed widely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-takeaways\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Takeaways:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Focus on Emotion:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Trigger strong emotions like awe, amusement, or anger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide Value:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Offer practical solutions, valuable information, or compelling storytelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Optimize for Visuals:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Use high-quality images and videos that are visually appealing and emotionally resonant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leverage Social Proof:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Align with trending topics and encourage user engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experiment and Iterate:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Continuously test different approaches and refine your strategies based on your audience\u2019s response.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultimately, creating truly viral content requires a combination of creativity, insight, and a bit of luck. By understanding the underlying principles and continuously experimenting, you can increase your chances of capturing the attention of the online world and achieving viral success.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What makes content go viral? 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