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MAYA ANGELOU

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

MAYA ANGELOU

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71 reads

1. Make People Look Good (Social Currency)

  • People like sharing things that make them look smart or cool.
  • The better it makes them feel, the more likely they are to talk about it.
  • Give people something interesting to talk about.

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60 reads

2. Stay on Their Mind (Triggers)

  • We talk about things that are easy to remember.
  • Connect your idea to something people see or do often.
  • The more they think about it, the more they’ll share it.

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50 reads

3. Make People Feel Something (Emotion)

  • When we feel strong emotions, we’re more likely to share.
  • Exciting, funny, or shocking things spread fast.
  • Don’t just give facts—make people feel something.

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45 reads

4. Make It Easy to See (Public)

  • People copy what others are doing.
  • If your product is visible, more people will notice and want it too.
  • Make sure it’s easy to spot and talk about.

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43 reads

5. Be Helpful (Practical Value)

  • People love to share tips, deals, and useful info.
  • Make your message helpful and easy to understand.
  • If it saves time or money, it’ll get shared more.

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37 reads

6. Tell a Story (Stories)

  • We remember stories better than plain facts.
  • Turn your message into a simple story people can repeat.
  • Make your product a key part of the story.

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35 reads

7. Be Unique or Surprising (Remarkable Things)

  • People talk about things that are new or different.
  • If your idea stands out, it will spread faster.
  • Surprise people or show them something unexpected.

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36 reads

8. Mix Emotion and Usefulness

  • Great ideas make people feel something and help them.
  • Combine strong feelings with helpful content.
  • This makes your idea stick and spread.

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31 reads

9. Make It Shareable by Design

  • Let people easily share your product or message.
  • Use things like referral rewards or social sharing buttons.
  • Sharing should be part of the experience.

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28 reads

10. Keep It Going (Be Consistent)

  • Don’t just go viral once—stay in people’s minds.
  • Use regular reminders and consistent messaging.
  • The more people see it, the more they’ll share it.

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28 reads

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