Social media hook:
Common Mistakes People Make

Identifies widespread errors to create relevance and provide value.

Problem-Solution Hooks

Why do mistake lists work?

"Common mistakes" works because it creates fear. People think: "Am I making those mistakes? I probably am. I need to know what they are." It's FOMO wrapped in self-doubt.

Plus, mistake lists promise improvement. If you're making mistakes, you can stop. If you stop making mistakes, you'll get better. It's a clear path to improvement. People love clear paths.

What makes mistake lists so clickable?

It works because it hits three triggers: fear, curiosity, and improvement. The "common mistakes" creates fear. The list creates curiosity. The promise creates improvement. People see "Common mistakes people make with social media" and think: "I'm probably making those. I need to know what they are." They click because they want to avoid failure. It's fear-based, but it works.

Real-World Examples

Common mistakes people make with social media

The errors that kill engagement and how to avoid them

Common mistakes people make with content creation

The errors that prevent growth and what to do instead

Common mistakes people make with email marketing

The errors that ruin campaigns and how to fix them

Common mistakes people make with audience building

The errors that prevent connection and what to change

Common mistakes people make with branding

The errors that make you invisible and how to fix them

Common mistakes people make with conversions

The errors that cost sales and what to do instead

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About Problem-Solution Hooks

Problem-Solution Hooks work because people have problems. When you list common mistakes, you're naming problems they might have. Not because they're smart—because they're human and want to avoid mistakes. These hooks don't need to be clever. They just need to name mistakes people recognize. The "common mistakes" hook does exactly that—it creates fear and promises improvement.