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10 Viral Reddit Post Templates
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Trust-First Story Template

Title Formula
[Number] projects later and I still added the wrong feature (almost)
Body Formula
So, I’m building [Product Name]... I thought I already knew what the next feature had to be... Almost none of them picked [Feature A]. They all went for [Feature B]. That forced me to rethink things. Experience is useful, but it also creates blind spots.
2

“My Failures → Breakthrough” Template

Title Formula
I failed at [Number] [Project Type] over [Time Period] before one worked. Here's every mistake I made.
Body Formula
Most people share their wins. I'm sharing my failures because they taught me more than success ever could. Product 1 ([Time Wasted]): [Mistake Description]... Product 2 ([Time Wasted]): [Mistake Description]... The Lesson: I had to fail [Number] times to learn that [Key Lesson].
3

Community Question Template

Title Formula
What’s a [Tool/Service] you happily pay for every month because [Benefit]?
Body Formula
We always talk about the things we build or recommend, but what about the ones we personally rely on? Whether it’s [Example A], [Example B], or [Example C]. Drop your must-have [Category], let’s share the real game-changers for business owners.
4

Tactical “How We Do It” Template

Title Formula
Tip from a [Role] who's actually [Action] right now.
Body Formula
Unfortunately [Situation]. I can't believe [Observation]. If you [Action], I would encourage you to [Specific Advice]. That's your chance to [Benefit].
5

Feedback / Beta Tester Template

Title Formula
What are you building? let's self promote
Body Formula
Hey everyone! Curious to see what other [Target Audience] are building right now. I built - [Link] - To [Value Prop]. Share what you are building.
6

Small Win Template

Title Formula
I just made my first [Milestone]! 🎉
Body Formula
After [Time Period] of building, tweaking, doubting, and posting — I finally got my first [Result] for my product, [Product Name]. It’s [Context], but still — that notification hit differently 😄 If you’re building something, hang in there. Your first user is out there.
7

Contrarian Insight Template

Title Formula
Most people should NOT [Popular Action]
Body Formula
I know this won't be a popular take, but hear me out. Not everyone is built for [Activity]. It’s [Hard Truth]. [Activity] isn’t the answer for everyone. Some of you will be way happier as [Alternative]. Fight me.
8

Founder Confession Template

Title Formula
My [Project Type] failed after [Time Period] of work
Body Formula
I had an idea for [Project]... I built the product... Result at first: [Failure Metric]. I tried [Strategy A]... I worked on [Strategy B]... Nothing moved. I am not writing this to discourage anyone. I am sharing the reality. Not every [Project] makes millions in the first month.
9

Metrics / Results Template

Title Formula
[Product] Earned [Revenue] In Just [Time Period]
Body Formula
[Creator] launched [Product]. - [Milestone 1]: Started with [Initial User Base]. - [Milestone 2]: [Validation Event]. - Milestone: Hit [Revenue] in [Time Period].
10

Future Vision Template

Title Formula
Forget [Popular Goal]. [Alternative Goal] feels better than [Popular Goal] and stress
Body Formula
I’m a [Role]... The more I build, the more I’m convinced [Alternative Path] beats [Popular Path]. With [Alternative Path], getting to [Milestone] is real with [Benefit].

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