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How to create a viral effect in Startup marketing

Viral marketing is the dream of any startup. When your product or service becomes popular through word of mouth, it reduces advertising costs and accelerates growth. But is it possible to create a viral effect intentionally? In this article, we will analyze the key strategies.

People share what causes emotions. For the viral effect, it is important:

  • Create a memorable story (for example, how a startup solved a real problem).
  • Make the content simple and accessible – without complicated terms.
  • Use humor, provocation, or intrigue to make the content memorable.

Content goes viral if the audience actively participates.:

  • Launch challenges on social media.
  • Create interactive formats (surveys, quizzes, AR filters).
  • Ask users to create content (UGC) – reviews, videos, posts.

Products like Dropbox and Revolut have grown thanks to referral programs. Basic principles:

  • A call to share = tangible or intangible benefits (bonuses, discounts, exclusive content).
  • The simpler the mechanism, the higher the conversion rate (1 click and a friend has already registered).

Partnering with bloggers and opinion leaders helps increase reach:

  • Work with micro-influencers (their audience is more loyal).
  • Launch crowd marketing (discussions on forums, in chat rooms, comments).
  • Get into current trends (use memes, adapt content to the current agenda).

Some foods themselves stimulate the viral effect.:

  • Social features (for example, in Zoom, a free account is time-limited, and paid users can invite friends).
  • Gamification (points, levels, rewards for user actions).
  • Built-in triggers: For example, Canva makes users willing to share their designs.

Viral marketing is not luck, but a smart strategy. If your product evokes emotions, engages an audience, and is embedded in social media, it will be recommended to others. Implement simple mechanics, experiment with content – and success will not keep you waiting!

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