How to Go Viral on TikTok, YouTube & Instagram

The Only Formula You Need

Hook (0–3 sec) → Value / Story (3–20 sec) → Loop / CTA (last 2 sec). Every viral short video on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels follows this pattern. Master the hook and your view count explodes.

10 Hook Formulas That Never Fail

1. "Do NOT do this if you want to..."
2. "Nobody talks about this but..."
3. "I made $XXXX in 30 days doing..."
4. "POV: You just discovered..."
5. "Stop scrolling — this is the reason you are..."
6. "3 things I wish I knew before..."
7. "This one setting changes everything..."
8. "Would you believe I..."
9. "If you are a [audience] you need to see this."
10. "Free tool that replaced my $X subscription..."

Algorithm Basics

• Watch-time percentage is the #1 ranking factor on all three platforms.
• Shares weigh more than likes.
• Post consistently at the same time — algorithm rewards reliability.
• Use 3–5 relevant hashtags, not 30.
• Reply to every comment in the first hour to boost velocity.

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