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Five-category content-type taxonomy for systematic social media posting

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Hook types

listicleauthoritypattern-interrupt

01 · THE FRAMEWORK

Opens mid-sentence with a command ('Always remember') that signals a list is incoming , no warm-up, no context. Delivers five named content categories in sequence, each with 3-6 sub-formats listed as slash-separated options, creating a dense reference-card structure. Closes with a soft brand tag ('social media marketing education') rather than a hard CTA, positioning the account as a recurring resource.

02 · THE CTA PATTERN

No explicit CTA , relies on implicit follow / save signal.

03 · TRANSLATE IT FOR TRADERS

- Open with 'Always remember' or 'Never forget' + a colon to signal a reference list is coming , skips intro friction entirely. - Use slash-separated sub-options (e.g. 'myths / mistakes / misconceptions') inside each category to triple perceived value without adding sentences. - Name each category with a two-word label ('Educational posts', 'Authority posts') so viewers mentally file the content as a system, not a tip. - Include at least one 'If I were doing XYZ for [big name]' format prompt , it signals authority by association without requiring credentials. - Add a 'Double down' category explicitly , teaches the audience that repeating winners is a strategy, which normalises your own content recycling. - Structure the list so it moves from beginner-facing (education, story) to advanced-facing (authority, series, doubling down) , this serves multiple audience levels in one video. - End with a 3-4 word niche tag ('social media marketing education') instead of a CTA , brands the account as a category without sounding salesy. - For trading/prop-firm content: map these five categories directly , Educational = strategy breakdowns, Storytelling = funded account journeys, Authority = 'if I managed a $1M account' takes, Series = daily P&L updates, Double Down = repost top-performing trade recaps with format swapped (text → voiceover, etc.).

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