Going viral means to create content that is shared exponentially on the internet.
In reality, nobody knows the secret formula.
And thats sort of the beauty of online virality.
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Most things actually go viral by accident.
What Does Viral Really Mean?
It’s also acomputer term.
When you share something online, you do it because it moved you in some way, emotionally.
When people think of the term viral, they often think of viral videos.
But videos are only one form of content that tend to go viral.
Truthfully, anything can go viral on the internet.
Therefore, it’s all relative.
Different Levels of Virality
Everyone has a different opinion on what classifies as viral.
Marketers tend to use it in a different way that regular folks do.
How to Actually Go Viral
This is the super tricky, mysterious part.
As pointed out already, nobody knows the secret formula to “going viral”.
There really isn’t one because there are too many variables.
There are, however, a few things you could do to perhaps enhance your chances for success.
