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Yaser Abbass
Co-founder at Depost AI → LinkedIn Growth Tool | Helping Businesses & Professionals Maximize LinkedIn Reach with AI | Expert in ML/AI & LLMs
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September 29, 2025
From shy dev to 5,000 followers: My survival story on LinkedIn. Months ago, I was in a tough spot. Client gone. No stable job. I was a shy developer who had trouble with: ❌ Writing content ❌ Talking to people ❌ Growing on LinkedIn/X But I had one need: I had to be online to find new work. That’s when Depost AI began. Not as a startup. Not as a dream. But as a tool to survive. Something that would help me: 👉 Write posts in my own voice 👉 Reply & engage without overthinking 👉 Stay consistent even on days I didn’t feel confident I used it as I built it. In months, I grew from 0 to 5,000 followers. It proved that fixing my own problem worked. Then a co founder said: If this helps you, think how many others need it. That’s when we made Depost AI a real product. We worked for months. Launched. Now 700+ creators use it. The big change came with our Targeted Feed feature: → Make lists of prospects → See only their posts → Talk to the right people The result? Engagement went up 10X. Now, what began as a survival trick helps creators show up with trust. And we’re just starting. What's your biggest problem with being online? Share your thoughts. ♻️ Repost to help someone who is struggling to start on LinkedIn. 𝐏𝐒: If you’re curious about Depost AI and how it can help you create, manage content, and engage with the right people, check it out here 👉 depost.ai
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Brandon van Tonder
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13 hours ago
Man, I relate to this, showing up online felt impossible until I found ways to keep it consistent and simple.
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Melissa Schmidiger
🚀 From pivot to offer in 2–4 months — without burnout│ Executive coach for senior leaders │The Bold Shift™ │ McKinsey alum
1 day ago
This really highlights how struggle often fuels the most meaningful solutions. Inspiring to see how you turned survival into a tool that helps so many thrive!
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Christina Voll
AI obsessed and even more growth obsessed. Helping companies improve their brand presence with an omnichannel approach. 10+ years building content & growth strategies for remote-first brands | Rebuilding Rise Remotely
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Congratulations, Yaser Abbass You deserve this
Stop writing boring hooks. Do this instead. (5 formulas to make your hooks irresistible) 90% of your post’s success is decided here. Hooks aren’t luck; they’re science. What if your hooks could stop the scroll every time? 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: → How I… (“How I 10X’d my salary in 6 months.”) → How To… (“How to fix boring hooks in 30 seconds.”) → Start a Story (“I almost quit LinkedIn. Then THIS happened…”) → Quote (“Gary Vee said . Here’s why he’s right.”) → 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. 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. 👇 Comment “HOOKS” and I’ll send you the PDF version! (Or follow Yaser for more cheat sheets.) PPS: Hate writing hooks? I use Depost AI to generate 5 viral hooks in 1 click (link in comments). I use it daily to crush writer’s block. 👇 “HOOK ME” for the free cheat sheet. Save this post and tag a friend who needs it! ♻️ Repost to help your network!
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March 19, 2025
Want more engagement on LinkedIn? (Most people overcomplicate LinkedIn.) After analyzing 400+ viral posts, I found the winning formulas. Here they are - with examples: 1. The Awareness Post Goal: Stop scrollers with a thought-provoking hook ↳ Formula: "If you can work 8 hours for someone else's dream... you can spend 60 minutes on yours." ↳ Uses contrast + calls out a universal truth 2. The Personal Story Post Goal: Build connection through vulnerability My exact structure: ↳ Hook: "I almost quit my business last year..." ↳ Struggle: "80-hour weeks, zero freedom" ↳ Turning Point: "Then I tried..." ↳ Results: "Doubled revenue in 3 months" ↳ Lesson: "Burnout isn't required for success" 3. The Education Post ↳ Goal: Position yourself as an expert ↳ Pro Tip: Teach ONE actionable concept per post ↳ Example: "3 Hiring Mistakes That Cost Me $50K" 4. The Conversion Post ↳ Goal: Turn followers into clients ↳ Magic Ingredients: ↳ Customer success story ↳ Specific results ("Increased conversions by 200%") "This could be you" implication 5. The "How We Do It" Post ↳ Goal: Showcase your unique methodology ↳ Example Framework: ↳ Problem most miss ↳ Our unusual approach ↳ Why it works (data/story) Want the full breakdown? 🔗Swipe the carousel for templates, visuals, and my free Business Strategy Checklist 💬 Which format will you try first? Comment below! ♻️ Definitely 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 if you liked this post. 🔔 Follow me for more insights. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩
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