The significance of a powerful hook cannot be overstated. It’s the difference between captivating your audience or losing them in the sea of digital noise. Let me share an insightful experience to illustrate this point.
I oversee advertisements for a prominent AI newsletter. Last month, we experimented with two different hooks for otherwise identical videos:
- Video A: “If you’re not delegating to AI at work, you’re going to be outperformed by the guy who is.”
- Video B: “Could AI replace you at work?”
Surprisingly, Video A achieved a staggering 75% lower cost per newsletter sign-up than Video B. This underscores the power of an effective hook.
So, how can you master the art of hook writing?
Here are three practical strategies:
1. Explore TikTok’s Creative Center
For marketers and content creators alike, TikTok’s Creative Center is a goldmine. It offers a glimpse into top-performing TikTok ads, revealing what makes a hook successful. It’s like having access to a playbook of strategies used by big brands. Leverage their insights to enhance your content.
2. Monitor Your Niche
Keep tabs on 10-20 accounts in your niche. Note the hooks in their most successful posts. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. We often consume great content without further thought. But if you can discipline yourself to record these hooks, you’ll amass a valuable repository of proven strategies. Reflect on why these hooks grabbed your attention to deepen your understanding.
3. Practice, Practice, Practice!
The best way to hone your skills is by applying what you’ve learned. Create your own hooks using the insights you’ve gathered. Remember, the best hooks often follow these principles:
- Clearly state the payoff of your content.
- Directly address your audience’s persona.
- Speak directly to your audience.
There’s no hidden secret to great hooks; simplicity often reigns supreme.
Starting Point
Need a kickstart? Here’s a list of sample hooks to inspire you. Remember, the key is in the simplicity and directness of your message.
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Here are 100 more:
- Want to double your (desired outcome) on (platform/business)? This is how you do it.
- (Number) questions (business/niche/title) get asked all the time.
- I bought this (website/tool/app) so you don’t have to. Let me show you the pros and cons.
- This is why your (product or problem) isn’t working.
- Top (number) sites I use to save time as a (business/niche/professional title).
- (Number) (business/niche) tricks you didn’t know were being used on you.
- Here’s something REALLY important that every (business/niche) should’ve been taught in school…
- Here’s a quick (business/niche/product) hack that’ll get you results fast!
- (Number) free (tool/website/app) to create great (desired outcome)
- Our worst fears are coming to life! (Currently positive in niche) is turning into (past negative in niche).
- (Customer/niche) you won’t believe this.
- 3 reasons why (wrong solution) won’t work.
- (Customer/niche) here’s something I bet you didn’t know…
- Wish I knew this earlier.
- How I got (ideal solution or outcome) in (time frame).
- Nobody is talking about (unique subject within niche).
- This is why your (problem/product) isn’t working.
- (Number) easy to remember tips for (problem).
- If you’re a (their profession) listen up!
- I asked (customer/niche) on my Instagram page to DM me their (problem you can solve). Here’s what they had to say.
- Did you know that (industry/niche) get (the opposite of what most people assume) more than any other profession?
- If you want to know how (reversed belief) think you are, watch til the end!
- This (tool) will let you (overcome problem) in less than (ideal timeframe).
- (Customer/niche) this one’s pretty interesting, you’re gonna want to see this.
- Was no one going to tell me that (unique problem or talking point) has been around forever?!
- So this just happened at (location, niche, business)
- The #1 thing I tell every (customer title/niche) (ideal outcome) is this!
- What’s the difference between (similar comparison) and (similar comparison)? Let me explain.
- I tested (number) (niche) techniques on (tool/idea) and this 1 is the best.
- What I learned being a (controversial descriptor) while in my (age).
- If you have (problem) or you’re experiencing (effect of problem) you might want to try this (proven method) today!
- Listen up if you want to (controversial/problem) from (niche or business).
- Here’s the history of (controversial in niche) and it’s (negative adjective) (dynamic).
- Here’s how I (acton/problem you solve) (item they’re familiar with) for my (product/service)
- I’m a (professional/authority) and I tried 6 different (tool/ideas) (problem they have) so you don’t have to!
- So I have this theory on why (ideal niche outcome) is going to be (positive adjective) (timeframe) and I’m gonna show you why.
- Most (customer niche) won’t tell you this, cause they’re too busy making money from it. But let me give you a sneak peek.
- Here’s how (their niche or business) tricks you into buying their (product or service).
- Here’s a tip from a professional that can save you a ton of trouble: [bullet point]
- Something crazy happened in the industry space this last week that’s a total game changer and changed everything forever. Let me tell you about it.
- Here’s how I did [number] [solution they want] in [timeframe]. I’m gonna show you how I did this, so if you’re in [their niche] stick around!
- This is probably my greatest tip, and it’s exactly what I use to find [solution to problem]. I can’t believe I’m gonna share this… It’s exactly what I use to [solution to problem].
- Whether you’re a [niche] or a [ideal niche] now you can be both with [tool].
- Have you ever noticed how [business/niche] get more [ideal outcome] even though yours might be better? Here’s why that’s happening…
- Did you know how [business/niche] exploded in popularity?
- If you work with [customers niche] you need to hear this!
- What does [person/business], [controversial person/business], and [person/business] all have in common? Well they all [relatable desired outcome]
- Want to know the secret to [business/niche] [platform] strategy?
- How did [popular figure or business] use [social media/platform] to become the biggest thing since sliced bread?
- Do you want to know the secret to creating the perfect [ideal outcome]? Your favorite [business/niche] all apply this same trick.
- There’s 1 [platform/tool] feature you are NOT using but absolutely should!
- [Platform/tool] revealed some shocking new data!
- Next time you’re dealing with someone with a [common problem] who refuses to listen, try this technique that [high authority] use.
- You gotta check this [website/tool] out. It’s called [website/tool] and it’s absolutely wild!
- If you just started your [business/niche] you absolutely have to see this.
- [Solution to problem] secret that nobody’s talking about!
- Here’s a quick tip for looking and feeling more [solution to problem], instead of [common held belief].
- Here’s how you can market like [authority figure/brand].
- This is 1 of the best strategies when it comes to [common problem] that you can use right now. So listen up!
- Did you know you can tell how much [person, business, niche] likes you just by [something weird]
- Nobody is talking about this [solution to problem] strategy
- When it comes to [ideal outcome] I only trust 1 single hack. Let me show you
- Here’s an [adjective] hack for [solution to problem] on a budget!
- Check this out it’s equal parts [negative adjective] and [positive adjective].
- If you run a [business/niche] you’re gonna enjoy this video and you will not see it coming.
- The best [unique strategy/technique] I’ve ever done.
- This is a trick used by [authority figure/brand] to explain [problem] simply.
- Here’s a [business/niche] tip that will blow your mind!
- Alright, if you’re not a [business/niche] keep scrolling. This isn’t for you.
- Ok I want to share a [tool/website/app] that you absolutely need for [industry/niche].
- If you want the best [tool/website/app] for your [device] keep watching!
- Keep watching to see the most helpful [tool/website/app] for the [time period]
- (number) (business / Niche / industry) (tool / website / app) I wish I knew earlier
- Let me show you how to make the (positive adjective) and (ideal outcome) (product)
- If you ever get (negative problem) for your (product or business) do this immediately!
- Here’s how you can (desire outcome) (problem) everytime!
- Here’s the exact (business / niche / product) if you want to (desired outcome).
- This (tool / website / app / product) is guaranteed to (positive adjective) your (desired outcome).
- (number) more (business / niche) I learned working (high authority company).
- You’re (action) your (niche) wrong. I’ll teach you the proper way.
- I just got some news that makes me want to (weird solution) right now!
- I’m gonna show you in (short time frame) how to properly (desired outcome). Because if you’re not doing it this way, you’re massively missing out!
- I learned about this in (related niche / business) and I think nobody’s talking about this. And so many people actually experience this.
- I just wanna ask ya’ll something. Why do people say they want to (desired outcome) but they’re not using this simple tip?
- Here’s something important I’ve told a (customer) but they refused to believe me.
- Here’s how I (adjective / verb) (business / niche / product.) as a (professional title) in (authority qualifier).
- If you shop at (business / niche) you have to watch this!
- The (business / niche / product) industry do not want you to know this. So if I go missing after this…. now you know.
- Listen up! Here’s (number) tips I want you to know, to make sure you can get a (desired outcome), the right way!
- You absolutely need this free tool for (common problem)
- Please tell me I’m not the only 1 who just discovered this (related business / niche) trick!
- I wish I knew about this (common problem) tip sooner.
- If you’re in the (business / niche) industry, you NEED this (business / niche / product.)
- I don’t know who needs to hear this but you’re probably (action) (business / niche / product) wrong. Let me tell you why.
- I’m gonna be honest, here’s a sentence my (business / niche / product) tells me that kills me inside.
- (number) fact(s) that can save your (common problem), (time constraint).
- Now this is a life changing (business / niche / product).
- Here’s (number) of my favorite (industry / niche), (business / niche / product) on (website / app) that you should try!
Update… 12 bonus ones:
- This is why your (product or problem) isn’t working.
- Top (number) Sites I use to save time as a (Business / Niche / Professional Title)
- (number) (business / niche) tricks you didn’t know were being used on you
- Here’s something REALLY important that every (business / niche) should’ve been taught in school
- Here’s a quick (Business / Niche/ Product) hack that’ll get you results fast!
- (number) Free (tool / website / app) to create great (desired outcome)
- Our worst fears are coming to life! (currently positive in niche) is turning into (past negative in niche)
- Our worst fears are coming to life! (currently positive in niche) is turning into (past negative in niche)
- (Customer / Niche) you won’t believe this
- 3 Reasons why (wrong solution) won’t work
- (Customer / Niche) here’s something I bet you didn’t know
- How I got (ideal solution or outcome) in (time frame)
