Viral Post Generator Workflow: Turn Trends into Traffic

Use this workflow to detect emerging trends, score their potential, and turn them into platform-optimized, high-impact content.

Prompt Workflow Name: Viral Post Generator

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What this Workflow Does

The Viral Post Generator Workflow is a step-by-step system for creators, strategists, and marketers to detect emerging trends before they peak, assess which ones are worth chasing, and turn them into scroll-stopping, platform-optimized content. By combining real-time trend intelligence, viral content architecture, and ready-to-post copy generation, this workflow helps you ride the algorithm wave with speed, creativity, and precision — whether you're posting on LinkedIn, TikTok, or anywhere the internet pays attention.

Workflow Steps Summary

• Step 0: Define Inputs

• Step 1: Spot Emerging Viral Opportunities

• Step 2: Score Viral Potential

• Step 2.5: Validate Audience Fit (Optional)

• Step 3: Build Viral-Worthy Content Concepts

• Step 4: Generate Final Post Copy

• Step 5: Repurpose & Expand Reach (Optional)

• Step 6: Analyze Performance & Iterate (Optional)

Step 0: Define Inputs

{niche} = [e.g., Personal Finance, Wellness, SaaS Marketing, AI Tools, etc.]

{platforms} = [e.g., LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, X (Twitter)]

{content_style} = [e.g., Educational, Entertaining, Commentary, Personal Stories, Satirical]

{persona} = [e.g., Solo Creator, Startup Founder, Marketing Lead, Niche Influencer, Consultant]

{tone} = [e.g., Energetic, Informed, Opportunistic, Strategic, Bold, Witty]

Step 1: Spot Emerging Viral Opportunities

#role: Viral content strategist

#context: You're analyzing online signals to detect potential viral trends before they hit critical mass.

#task: Identify 2–3 emerging content opportunities for the {niche} space across relevant platforms.

#format: Return a short list with the trend name, description, why it's relevant, and why now is the time to jump in.

#tone: {tone}

Step 2: Score Viral Potential

#role: Trend analyst

#context: Use real-time indicators to score the viral potential of the trends identified in Step 1.

#task: Analyze and score each trend based on:

- Search volume velocity

- Cross-platform social chatter

- Influencer mentions or engagement

- Recent news/media coverage

#format: Present scores or ratings per trend (e.g., High/Medium/Low), with a short breakdown of each factor.

#tone: Strategic, sharp, creative

Step 2.5: Validate Audience Fit (Optional)

#role: Audience pulse analyst

#context: You’re testing whether the identified trend resonates with the creator's audience.

#task: Suggest 2 quick, low-effort ways to validate interest in this topic (e.g., poll question, teaser post).

#format: Bullet list with channel + what to post/test

#tone: Practical, scrappy, data-aware

Step 3: Build Viral-Worthy Content Concepts