18 Viral Social Media Trends and Content Ideas This Week in July

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Here are the top 18 viral social media trends, content ideas, and trending topics for you to implement to grow your brand this week in July:

  1. How I Make… is a popular social media trend in which you post a video saying “How I make {XYZ}.” For example, “How I make $50k/mo with affiliate marketing.”

  2. You Disappeared For 2 Years and Posted A Story is a popular content trend. Use a video of yourself from the past with text overlay saying, “You disappeared for 2 years and posted a story.” Then, transition to your present life, sharing clips of your success and transformations, paired with this audio.

  3. Give Me 15 Minutes… is a popular trend on YouTube. Post long-form content on your YouTube channel, breaking down complex topics and sharing expertise with your audience.

  4. 7 Signs You’re… is a popular social media trend on YouTube. Post a video breaking down a topic with the text overlay “7 signs you’re {XYZ}”, giving advice to your audience.

  5. Wearing vs Styling is a popular trend among fashionistas. If your expertise revolves around the clothing industry, consider creating a side-by-side video showing the difference between styling and just wearing a piece of clothing. Use the vertical split-screen format and text overlay. 

  6. This Is Your Sign… is a rising social media content trend. Post content about yourself doing something with text overlay, saying “This is your sign to {XYZ}”. For example: “This is your sign to purchase my course”. Use this trend to encourage your audience to take action.

  7. You’ve Never Seen Your Friend Full Sprint is a funny social media trend on TikTok. Post a video of yourself and a co-worker, friend, or employee racing and recording each other sprinting at full speed, giving your audience a funny and relatable experience.

  8. POV Content is always trending on social media. Create reels with a text overlay “POV: {XYZ}”, sharing relatable and funny commentary your audience will resonate with.

  9. How To… is an evergreen trend. Post long or short-form content sharing niche advice, tips, or strategies with a text overlay or title “How to {XYZ}”.

  10. If You’re Tired Of This… is a social media trend where you post a video of yourself with the text overlay “If you’re tired of this… do {XYZ}”. This can vary from giving your audience advice, tips, and strategies that fit your brand.

  11. Niche-Driven Communities are trending among entrepreneurs. Use platforms like Discord, LinkedIn, and Reddit to create exclusive communities, host Q&A sessions, and go live to engage with your viewers.

  12. This Is Your Sign… is a rising social media content trend. Post content about yourself doing something with text overlay, saying “This is your sign to {XYZ}”. For example: “This is your sign to purchase my course”. Use this trend to encourage your audience to take action.

  13. POV: When You Show… is a hilarious content trend in which you post a video of a time when you showed your friends, employees, or significant other something, and you impersonate their reaction with a funny twist.

  14. I Studied 1,000… is a rising content trend on YouTube. Post a long or short-form video with the text overlay “I studied 1,000 {XYZ}”, sharing your and other people’s expertise in a specific niche, sharing value and knowledge with your audience.

  15. Cold Calling on Video is a popular way to share what you can do with your audience. Share a video of yourself cold-calling a client on speakerphone to show your audience how you overcome closing objections and handle difficult sales situations live. 

  16. Pretending To Help Look For… is a funny trend on TikTok. Post a video with text overlay “Pretending to help look for {XYZ}”, acting like you’re helping an employee or significant other find something, but in reality, you threw or hid that “thing” away.

  17. I’m Going To {X} If That’s Okay With You is a rising social media trend. Post a short video of yourself doing an action with the text overlay “I’m going to {XYZ} if that’s okay with you”.

  18. Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday is a funny content trend in which you post a video of yourself expecting a positive outcome, whether from a vacation spot, a business call, or a sports match, but it turns into a hilarious flop.

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