What Makes Videos Go Viral?

I grew up in a time where "viral" meant internet videos, not infections. I spent weeks overanalyzing top viral videos, searching for patterns. Out of 100 videos, 24 were shocking, 30% impressive, 14% cute, and 50% comedic. Humor was the most common element. But what truly makes videos viral? It's not always quality or effort but the shareability that compels people to say, "You've got to watch this!" Reverse engineering viral videos suggests it's about being relatable, cute, impressive, or shocking. One example is Casey Neistat's viral snowboarding video in NYC. But predicting virality is tough; making genuine, quality content is key.

Keywords

Viral videos, Patterns, Shareability, Reverse engineering, Content quality

FAQ

What makes a video go viral?
Are there specific elements common to viral videos?
Can predicting virality be successful, or is it unpredictable?