Thursday, October 31, 2013

How to make your postings go viral

Wharton Professor Jonah Berger in his book, 'Contagious. Why Things Catch on' has given six STEPPS to make people talk and share your postings. 
Here is an extract from his interview:


  • Social currency:, It’s all about people talking about things to make themselves look good, rather than bad
  • Triggers, which is all about the idea of “top of mind, tip of tongue.” We talk about things that are on the top of our heads.
  • Ease for emotion: When we care, we share. The more we care about a piece of information or the more we’re feeling physiologically aroused, the more likely we pass something on.
  • Public: When we can see other people doing something, we’re more likely to imitate it.
  • Practical value: Basically, it’s the idea of news you can use. We share information to help others, to make them better off.
  • Stories, or how we share things that are often wrapped up in stories or narratives. 
For original interview click here.