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Six ways to raise your chances of going viral

Six ways to raise your chances of going viral

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Focus Your Attention on One Channel

  • Pick the platform where you already have the highest engagement (LinkedIn, YouTube, X, etc.).
  • Funnel all traffic—emails, social shares—through that single post for maximum algorithm impact.

Mention or Message Influencers

  • Research a list of relevant influencers ahead of your launch.
  • Tag them or send them direct messages when you go live.
  • Even if they don’t respond, the algorithm may push your content to related influencers.

Find a Press Angle & Use PR

  • A solid press hook (beyond “look at this video”) can spark media interest.
  • Working with a PR professional ensures your press release is compelling and angled for coverage.

Optimize Your YouTube Title & Thumbnail

  • Use titles that match what people are searching for—avoid clever or abstract titles no one will type in.
  • Thumbnails should feature people or images that reflect the core idea of the video.
  • YouTube’s algorithm often rewards strong click-through rates and clear metadata.

Choose Your Launch Day Wisely

  • Guy’s rule of thumb is Tuesday—people are settled in from Monday and more likely to engage midweek.
  • Avoid launching on days when major news events could overshadow your video.

Encourage Employees & Advocates to Share

  • Ask team members and loyal customers to like, comment, and share on launch day.
  • Avoid giving them identical copy to post; personalize messages to keep social platforms happy.
The Golden Rule
  • Create Something Worth Going Viral
    • The best “hack” is genuine, resonant content. If it’s not engaging, none of the above tactics will matter.
    • Don’t chase virality—focus on delivering real value and entertainment.
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