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There\u2019s a science behind creating viral content. When analysed, viral content shares a few common traits across niches, platforms, and industries\u00a0 it connects, captivates, and compels people to hit the share button. It\u2019s not random; it\u2019s strategic.<\/p>\n
For subscription brands, the stakes are even higher. Viral content can mean the difference between blending in or standing out in a crowded market.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s a laugh-out-loud meme, an inspiring customer story, or a clever trend adaptation, the secret lies in creating moments that resonate deeply with your audience. The goal is to make your audience feel something: excitement, joy, curiosity, or even a little FOMO (fear of missing out).<\/p>\n
Lets take a look at the key ingredients of viral content creation!<\/p>\n
Step 1: Know Your Audience<\/h3>\n
Before you can create content that goes viral, you need to understand who you\u2019re speaking to. Viral campaigns succeed because they resonate with the right people at the right time.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to dig into your audience:<\/p>\n
\n- Create a Customer Persona:<\/strong>\n
\n- Who is your ideal subscriber?<\/li>\n
- What are their interests, hobbies, and challenges?<\/li>\n
- Where do they spend time online (TikTok, Instagram, or forums)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Use Analytics:<\/strong>\n
\n- Dive into your website or social media data<\/a> to identify patterns.<\/li>\n
- Tools like Google Analytics or Instagram Insights can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Engage Directly:<\/strong>\n
\n- Run polls, ask questions, or monitor comments to understand your audience\u2019s preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Once you know your audience, you\u2019ll have the blueprint for creating content they\u2019ll want to share.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Leverage UGC Content Marketing<\/h3>\n
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User-generated content marketing (UGC) is a goldmine for subscription brands. It\u2019s authentic, relatable, and best of all, it\u2019s created by your customers. People trust real people, and UGC taps into that trust effortlessly.<\/p>\n
Why UGC Works?<\/h4>\n\n- Authenticity:<\/strong> Your audience is more likely to trust a fellow customer\u2019s glowing review than a polished ad.<\/li>\n
- Engagement:<\/strong> UGC invites interaction. When customers feel part of your story, they\u2019re more likely to share it.<\/li>\n
- Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Let your audience do the heavy lifting! UGC campaigns often cost less than full-scale productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A meal kit subscription brand encouraged customers to share their meal-prep hacks using a branded hashtag. The result? Hundreds of creative, shareable posts that showcased their product in action.<\/p>\n
How to Encourage UGC?<\/h4>\n\n- Create a Challenge: <\/strong>Launch a hashtag challenge on TikTok or Instagram, tied to your product.<\/li>\n
- Offer Incentives:<\/strong> Reward customers with discounts, free products, or shoutouts for sharing content.<\/li>\n
- Feature UGC Prominently:<\/strong> Share customer posts on your social channels<\/a> to inspire others to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Take BarkBox, for example. Their witty dog meme campaigns and unboxing videos are share magnets, reaching pet lovers far and wide.<\/p>\n
UGC makes your content feel personal and community-driven, a surefire way to boost shares and engagement and ultimately conversions!<\/p>\n
Step 3: Tap into Trends<\/h3>\n
Trends are the lifeblood of viral content. The right trend at the right time can put your subscription brand on everyone\u2019s radar. But jumping on trends isn\u2019t just about timing it\u2019s about execution.<\/p>\n
Where to Spot Trends?<\/h4>\n\n- TikTok Creative Center:<\/strong> A hub for discovering trending hashtags, sounds, and challenges.<\/li>\n
- Competitor Analysis:<\/strong> See what\u2019s working for other subscription brands in your niche.<\/li>\n
- Social Media Listening Tools:<\/strong> Platforms like BuzzSumo or Brandwatch help track trending topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can create content around Seasonal Trends, memes and collaborations. For example, a stationery subscription box creating \u2018Back-to-School\u2019 unboxing videos. Partnering with influencers to join challenges or create viral-worthy moments.<\/p>\n
Quick Tips for Using Trends<\/h4>\n\n- Be quick trends don\u2019t wait!<\/li>\n
- Add your brand\u2019s unique twist to make it memorable.<\/li>\n
- Ensure the trend aligns with your audience\u2019s values and interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By riding the wave of trends, you can give your content the boost it needs to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Craft Shareable Content<\/h3>\n
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At its core, viral content is shareable content. It\u2019s something people want to tag their friends in, repost on their feed, or rave about in group chats. For subscription brands, creating shareable content means being creative, authentic, and sometimes just a little unexpected.<\/p>\n
What Makes Content Shareable?<\/h4>\n\n- Emotion:<\/strong> Does your content make people laugh, cry, or feel inspired? Emotional triggers are key to sharing.<\/li>\n
- Relevance:<\/strong> Does it address your audience\u2019s needs, preferences, or daily challenges?<\/li>\n
- Simplicity:<\/strong> Is the message clear and easy to understand at a glance?<\/li>\n
- Call to Action:<\/strong> Does your content invite people to engage, tag a friend, or try your product?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Types of Viral-Worthy Content<\/h4>\n\n- Behind-the-Scenes: <\/strong>Show how your product is made or packaged.<\/li>\n
- Tutorials:<\/strong> Teach something useful, like \u201cHow to style this month\u2019s fashion box\u201d or \u201c5 ways to use our meal kits.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Challenges:<\/strong> Encourage user participation, like creating recipes using your product.<\/li>\n
- Customer Stories:<\/strong> Feature real subscribers sharing how your product transformed their daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pro Tip: Design Matters<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n- \n
- Who is your ideal subscriber?<\/li>\n
- What are their interests, hobbies, and challenges?<\/li>\n
- Where do they spend time online (TikTok, Instagram, or forums)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Use Analytics:<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Dive into your website or social media data<\/a> to identify patterns.<\/li>\n
- Tools like Google Analytics or Instagram Insights can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Engage Directly:<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Run polls, ask questions, or monitor comments to understand your audience\u2019s preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Once you know your audience, you\u2019ll have the blueprint for creating content they\u2019ll want to share.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Leverage UGC Content Marketing<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nUser-generated content marketing (UGC) is a goldmine for subscription brands. It\u2019s authentic, relatable, and best of all, it\u2019s created by your customers. People trust real people, and UGC taps into that trust effortlessly.<\/p>\n
Why UGC Works?<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Authenticity:<\/strong> Your audience is more likely to trust a fellow customer\u2019s glowing review than a polished ad.<\/li>\n
- Engagement:<\/strong> UGC invites interaction. When customers feel part of your story, they\u2019re more likely to share it.<\/li>\n
- Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Let your audience do the heavy lifting! UGC campaigns often cost less than full-scale productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A meal kit subscription brand encouraged customers to share their meal-prep hacks using a branded hashtag. The result? Hundreds of creative, shareable posts that showcased their product in action.<\/p>\n
How to Encourage UGC?<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Create a Challenge: <\/strong>Launch a hashtag challenge on TikTok or Instagram, tied to your product.<\/li>\n
- Offer Incentives:<\/strong> Reward customers with discounts, free products, or shoutouts for sharing content.<\/li>\n
- Feature UGC Prominently:<\/strong> Share customer posts on your social channels<\/a> to inspire others to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Take BarkBox, for example. Their witty dog meme campaigns and unboxing videos are share magnets, reaching pet lovers far and wide.<\/p>\n
UGC makes your content feel personal and community-driven, a surefire way to boost shares and engagement and ultimately conversions!<\/p>\n
Step 3: Tap into Trends<\/h3>\n
Trends are the lifeblood of viral content. The right trend at the right time can put your subscription brand on everyone\u2019s radar. But jumping on trends isn\u2019t just about timing it\u2019s about execution.<\/p>\n
Where to Spot Trends?<\/h4>\n
- \n
- TikTok Creative Center:<\/strong> A hub for discovering trending hashtags, sounds, and challenges.<\/li>\n
- Competitor Analysis:<\/strong> See what\u2019s working for other subscription brands in your niche.<\/li>\n
- Social Media Listening Tools:<\/strong> Platforms like BuzzSumo or Brandwatch help track trending topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can create content around Seasonal Trends, memes and collaborations. For example, a stationery subscription box creating \u2018Back-to-School\u2019 unboxing videos. Partnering with influencers to join challenges or create viral-worthy moments.<\/p>\n
Quick Tips for Using Trends<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Be quick trends don\u2019t wait!<\/li>\n
- Add your brand\u2019s unique twist to make it memorable.<\/li>\n
- Ensure the trend aligns with your audience\u2019s values and interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By riding the wave of trends, you can give your content the boost it needs to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Craft Shareable Content<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nAt its core, viral content is shareable content. It\u2019s something people want to tag their friends in, repost on their feed, or rave about in group chats. For subscription brands, creating shareable content means being creative, authentic, and sometimes just a little unexpected.<\/p>\n
What Makes Content Shareable?<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Emotion:<\/strong> Does your content make people laugh, cry, or feel inspired? Emotional triggers are key to sharing.<\/li>\n
- Relevance:<\/strong> Does it address your audience\u2019s needs, preferences, or daily challenges?<\/li>\n
- Simplicity:<\/strong> Is the message clear and easy to understand at a glance?<\/li>\n
- Call to Action:<\/strong> Does your content invite people to engage, tag a friend, or try your product?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Types of Viral-Worthy Content<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Behind-the-Scenes: <\/strong>Show how your product is made or packaged.<\/li>\n
- Tutorials:<\/strong> Teach something useful, like \u201cHow to style this month\u2019s fashion box\u201d or \u201c5 ways to use our meal kits.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Challenges:<\/strong> Encourage user participation, like creating recipes using your product.<\/li>\n
- Customer Stories:<\/strong> Feature real subscribers sharing how your product transformed their daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pro Tip: Design Matters<\/h4>\n
- Tutorials:<\/strong> Teach something useful, like \u201cHow to style this month\u2019s fashion box\u201d or \u201c5 ways to use our meal kits.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Relevance:<\/strong> Does it address your audience\u2019s needs, preferences, or daily challenges?<\/li>\n
- Emotion:<\/strong> Does your content make people laugh, cry, or feel inspired? Emotional triggers are key to sharing.<\/li>\n
- Competitor Analysis:<\/strong> See what\u2019s working for other subscription brands in your niche.<\/li>\n
- Offer Incentives:<\/strong> Reward customers with discounts, free products, or shoutouts for sharing content.<\/li>\n
- Engagement:<\/strong> UGC invites interaction. When customers feel part of your story, they\u2019re more likely to share it.<\/li>\n
- Authenticity:<\/strong> Your audience is more likely to trust a fellow customer\u2019s glowing review than a polished ad.<\/li>\n
- Dive into your website or social media data<\/a> to identify patterns.<\/li>\n
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