Another Friday,

Another week of fighting the algorithm…

@jaygameslol

THANK YOU TIKTOK ALGORITHM FOR NOTHING #viral #fypシ゚ #memes #meme #algorithmtiktok

Feeling that pressure to constantly crank out content, hoping something sticks,

Then scrolling competitor’s feeds and thinking,

“How tf are they doing it?

Are my videos just… invisible?”

We get it.

The grind is real, and the self-doubt can be crippling.

Just keep going.

If you give up, you were honestly never going to make it in the first place…

@motivate.themind

Believe in yourself, because your brand, your ideas, and your business all starts with you. If you don’t trust your own potential, why sh... See more

So we’re letting the grinders in on a secret in this email.

Here’s what algorithm actually rewards (and what your audience craves):

Real human moments.

Forget the overly polished, fake hype for a sec.

Raw emotion, relatable struggles, authentic reactions-that’s the stuff that cuts through the noise and builds actual connection.

Here’s 3 HUGE recent events are serving up pure viral gold based on exactly that:

WNBA Draft Emotions (Dreams made Real)

The vibe? Forget the stats…

The real viral content was the raw emotion - Paige Bueckers’ journey, players crying tears of joy, families exploding with pride.

People connect with the human story behind the achievement.

Your turn (don’t overthink it!)

"That First Pro Moment" Edit

1. Find clips of draftees getting the call or putting on the jersey for the first time

2. Pair with uplifting, emotional audio (think trending cinematic sounds)

3. Add these captions: “Years of grind led to this. Respect the journey. 🙏 “

4. Try these tags too: #WNBADrafty #Dreams

Simple, powerful, resonates with anyone chasing a goal.

@.livaeq

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Wholesome Reactions

1. Compile clips of teammates/coaches celebrating a player getting drafted.

2. Focus where genuine support, happiness and selfless actions are visible.

3. Add these captions: “The support system matters. Tag your biggest cheerleader! ❤️ “

4. Try these tags too: #Community #WNBA (Build positive vibes)

Compiling those moments cleanly is key - if editing eats away at your time, finding a vetted short-form editor who gets this style can be a massive time saver. (Try Virlo’s ‘Find an Editor‘ feature)

San Diego Earthquake Shakes (Raw Authenticity)

The vibe? - That shaky security cam footage? Pets freaking out?

It went viral because it was real and unfiltered.

@apnews

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In the world of social media, authenticity hits different. (A quick global search on Virlo’s dashboard for specific event footage helps find footage like this before anyone else)

Your turn (keep it simple!)

"Animal Reactions Compilation”

1. Gather UGC clips of pets reacting before or during the quake.

2. Add minimal text like “They knew… 🐾“

3. Try these tags too: #Earthquake #Pets

Taps into massive empathy, especially if they’re a dog owner…

"Caught off Guard Moments”

1. Find clips of people reacting with genuine surprise/fear during the initial shake.

2. Use a trending “sudden realization“ sound effect.

3. Try this caption: “When life hits you unexpectedly…“

Relatable even outside of the event itself.

Masters Golf Fails (Humanizing the Elite)

The vibe? - Seeing top pros shank a shot or miss an easy putt?

It’s relatable AF.

It breaks down the “perfect” image and makes viewers feel less alone in their own struggles.

Your turn (easy viral vids!)

"Even Pros Do This…” Edits

@diforsports

They are acting like it’s their job 😂 #golf #rorymcilroy #golfrage #ragecompilation #pgatour #themasters #funny

1. Gather short clips of Master's players getting frustrated (club tosses, head shakes) after a bad shot.

2. Use funny, trending “fail“ audios. (Our outliers feature stays on top of trends-find what you’re looking for all on one page!)

3. Try this caption: “Me tryna stay calm on a Monday morning.“

Seeing our idols be themselves resonates with us, good or bad.

"Most Relatable Masters Moment” Poll:

1. Screenshot a few different relatable fails or awkward moments.

2. Run a poll asking “Which Masters moment was MOST you?“

This just drives in easy engagement.

@tallandtallergolf

#golf #golftiktok #golftok #golfer #golfswing #masters #augusta

Stop trying to fake perfection. Stop competing on polish alone.

Double down on real human emotion and relatable moments.

That’s the content that:

1. Builds communities

2. Gets real likes and shares

3. Tells the algorithm you’re connecting on a deeper level.

You have this perspective, you have these feelings - put them into your content.

Ready to find the authentic, viral moments AND the specific angles that are working right now in YOUR niche? Click below:

We’re now over 6000 users strong! (that’s 1,000 new users a week btw…)

Join conversations and share your wins in our Discord:

Best,

The Virlo Team

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P.P.S - "Stay alert for next week, we have a full breakdown from Virlo's co-founder - Deniz Sancar, on how he monetized his in channel in just 45 days—steal his sauce, and use it to do the same!