Is there a formula for going viral? Yes. It's not luck, it's engineering. While you can't guarantee a million views every time, you can drastically increase your batting average by checking your content against the "Viral 5" checklist before you post.

1. The 3-Second Visual Hook

Audience retention graphs don't lie. 60% of viewers scroll past a video in the first 2 seconds. A viral video MUST have a visual disruption immediately.

• Bad: Sitting in a chair saying "So today I want to talk about..."
• Viral: Walking fast, holding a strange object, or starting mid-action.

2. The Loopability Factor

TikTok's algorithm prioritizes "Watch Time" above all else. If users watch your video twice, it sends a massive signal to the algorithm.

Strategy: Create seamless loops where the end of the video flows perfectly into the beginning. Or, make the video dense with information (text overlays) so users have to rewatch to read it all.

3. Keyword Relevance (SEO)

Your video needs to be categorized correctly. If you post a cooking video but the algorithm thinks it's a dance video, it will fail.

Use our Keyword Tool to find the specific semantic keywords (e.g., "high protein meal prep") to put on screen and in your caption. This helps the AI categorize your content instantly.

4. The "Shareable" Emotion

Why do people share? To make themselves look good. Content goes viral when it is:

5. Audio Velocity

Is the sound you're using trending *up* or *down*? Using a sound that was popular 3 weeks ago is a death sentence. Use a "Viral Video Checker" tool to ensure the audio track is currently on a growth trajectory, not a decline.