90% of your post’s success is decided here.
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Hooks aren’t luck, they’re science.
How to fix boring hooks in 30 seconds
After studying top viral posts, here’s the truth.
I’ve tested every hook style:
→ Long hooks.
→ Short hooks.
→ Stats, stories, quotes.
These 5 formulas always win:
1. How I… (“How I 10X’d my salary in 6 months.”)
2. How To… (“How to fix boring hooks in 30 seconds.”)
3. Start a Story (“I almost quit LinkedIn. Then THIS happened…”)
4. Quote (“Gary Vee said… Here’s why he’s right.”)
5. Statistic (“92% of posts fail here. Don’t be them.”)
20 Power Words to Borrow:
→ Fear/Urgency: “Warning,” “Do Not,” “Last Chance.”
→ Authority: “Proven,” “10X,” “Secrets.”
→ Curiosity: “Rare,” “Nobody Tells You,” “Behind the Scenes.”
Formatting Hacks to Avoid the “See More” Cutoff:
→ Spacing: \[Line-Gap-Line] > \[Line-Line-Line].
→ Length: Line 1 & 2: ≤62 characters (fits mobile!)
→ Line 3: ≤50 characters (no spillover!)
→ Keep It Simple: No emojis. No bold. Just curiosity.
Crafting compelling hooks is essential for capturing attention and driving engagement.
BONUS:
→ 10 Done-For-You Templates (e.g., “The #1 mistake \[your industry] makes…”)
→ 7 Creators Who Nail Hooks (steal from Justin Welsh, Lara Acosta, etc.)
🚨 PS: Organic growth is still possible, but only if you stand out.
Use these hooks now or get buried later.
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1 month ago
Breaking hooks down into proven formats turns them from guesswork into a repeatable system. The real edge comes from pairing curiosity with tight formatting so the payoff happens before the “see more” cut.
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1 month ago
This is gold!
I’ve lost hours staring at a blank screen, only to realize a weak hook kills engagement before anyone reads further.
The insight: a strong first line isn’t optional, it decides whether your audience sticks around.
Curious, what hook style do you personally find gets the fastest scroll-stopping results?
Yaser Abbass