7 LinkedIn Hook Types That Stop The Scroll

Not all hooks are created equal. After analyzing thousands of viral posts, these 7 hook types consistently outperform everything else.

The Magnificent Seven

1. The Contrarian: “Everyone thinks X. They’re wrong.”
2. The Confession: “I made a $50K mistake…”
3. The Pattern Interrupt: “LinkedIn is not a resume.”
4. The Big Number: “I analyzed 26,666 posts. Here’s what I found:”
5. The Transformation: “6 months ago I was broke…”
6. The Question: “Why do 90% of LinkedIn posts fail?”
7. The List: “7 ways to write viral content:”

Each hook type triggers different psychological responses. Master them all, and you’ll never run out of engaging content ideas.

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