Why Content Goes Viral: What Analyzing 100

Million Articles Taught Us

1. Long form content gets more social shares than

short form content.

2. Having at least one image in your posts leads to more Facebook shares.

3. Having at least one image in your posts

leads to more Twitter shares.

4. Invoke Awe, Laughter, or Amusement

Popular Emotions

5. People love to share lists and infographics.

6. 10 is the magic number for lists.

7. People tend to share content that looks

trustworthy

8. Getting one extra influencer to share your article has a multiplier

effect.

9. Repromote your old content on a regular

basis.

9. Tuesday is the best day to publish content

for social shares.

Why Content Goes Viral: What Analyzing 100 Million Articles

Taught Us

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