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@kallawaymarketing This is how to make a Yap video that actually outperforms. Everybody loves Yaps ‘cause they’re so easy to make. But the irony is, all the best yaps are actually following a set formula. So if you want your Yap videos to cut through, there are 3 things you have to do. The first one is the title text. Spoken hooks are nowhere near as important as the title text on screen. 99/100 people will read the text hook first and decide whether to stay. Typically you want this to frame a new perspective on some topic or create initial curiosity by planting a question in the viewer’s mind. Just study what’s already worked for other yaps in your niche and reverse engineer their text hook format. The second thing to have is intentional motion. There are really 2 categories of yaps. Static yaps like the ones in the cars or bedroom. Sometimes these pop but the hit rate is super low Or Premium yaps…which have some motion, ideally in the hook and body. My favorite is this guy faizan. He just leaves the camera in the same spot, and then switches where he’s seated. This resets the visual field and holds attention so much better. You could say this isn’t a true yap, but I think this is the elevated execution that is easy to make and feels way more premium. You could also walk and talk, set the camera down, there’s a million ways to do it, but you really want some motion. Now the 3rd piece is the most important. And this is the structure of your storytelling. All great yappers actually have a plan before they press record. In your head, you wanna have the hook, core contrarian take and then 1 or 2 main points organized and just rip down from there. You don’t need a full script, but you do need a plan. I’m telling you the pros are not just riffing raw and going viral. They are planning these out before they shoot. Comment “Formats” and I’ll send you my visual database with 20 of the top social media formats and a bunch of examples of each Follow @kallawaymarketing for more posts like this about social media growth. #storytelling #marketing #contentcreator #contentstrategy #video

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Educational carousel on viral video formulas.from @kallawaymarketing

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Overview

A 9-slide educational Instagram carousel that deconstructs the 'yap' video format. It presents a 3-step formula for creating viral content, focusing on the importance of title text, intentional motion, and storytelling structure, using screenshots and graphics as examples.

[02]

Simple outline

  1. 1Hook with a popular trend.
  2. 2Introduce a 'secret' framework.
  3. 3Detail each step with proof.
  4. 4Summarize and offer more value.

[03]

Related videos

[04]

Classification

Format
Concepts
Guide CarouselPlaybookBreakdown
Elements
Text OverlayScreenshot as EvidenceDM / Comment-for-Info CTATemplated Graphic Layout

[05]

Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 50%

BEST VIRAL FORMATS: YAPPING

Verbal hook · 40%

This is how to make a Yap video that actually outperforms.

Visual hook · 10%

A stylized, glowing silhouette of a person holding a phone against a dark, textured background, combined with high-contrast, bold red and white title text that immediately grabs attention.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

BEST VIRAL FORMATS: [FORMAT NAME]

  • — BEST VIRAL FORMATS: STORYTIMES
  • — BEST VIRAL FORMATS: BEFORE & AFTERS
  • — BEST VIRAL FORMATS: DAY-IN-THE-LIFE VLOGS

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A bold title card that names a popular trend and promises to reveal the 'secret formulas' behind it, immediately establishing the topic and value proposition.

Payoff

A Call-to-Action (Slide 9) that positions the just-delivered value as a small sample of a larger, more comprehensive resource, prompting a specific engagement action (commenting a keyword) to unlock it.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Secret Formula Framework

This framework deconstructs a popular, seemingly simple trend by revealing a 'secret' multi-step formula behind its success. It establishes authority by turning unstructured art into a replicable science, then offers a lead magnet for more 'secrets'.

  1. 1

    The Common Misconception & Contrarian Premise

    This beat (Slide 2) validates the audience's perception ('they seem so easy') before introducing an intriguing, contrarian twist ('the best ones follow a formula'), creating a knowledge gap that compels the user to swipe for the answer.

  2. 2

    The Formula Breakdown

    This is the core value delivery section (Slides 3-7) where each 'formula' or step is presented systematically. It uses a repeating micro-pattern to teach the user the promised framework.

  3. 3

    The Synthesis & Authority Statement

    This beat (Slide 8) recaps the entire framework in a single, powerful statement ('THE PROS... ARE NOT JUST RIFFING'), reinforcing the core message and solidifying the creator's expertise.

Themes

  • Education
  • Social Media Growth
  • Content Deconstruction
  • Marketing Strategy

Techniques

  • Text Overlay
  • Use of Screenshots as Examples
  • Consistent Branding
  • Visual Hierarchy

Trends

  • Educational Carousel
  • Yap Video Format
  • Content Formula Breakdown

Post caption

This is how to make a Yap video that actually outperforms. Everybody loves Yaps ‘cause they’re so easy to make. But the irony is, all the best yaps are actually following a set formula. So if you want your Yap videos to cut through, there are 3 things you have to do. The first one is the title text. Spoken hooks are nowhere near as important as the title text on screen. 99/100 people will read the text hook first and decide whether to stay. Typically you want this to frame a new perspective on some topic or create initial curiosity by planting a question in the viewer’s mind. Just study what’s already worked for other yaps in your niche and reverse engineer their text hook format. The second thing to have is intentional motion. There are really 2 categories of yaps. Static yaps like the ones in the cars or bedroom. Sometimes these pop but the hit rate is super low Or Premium yaps…which have some motion, ideally in the hook and body. My favorite is this guy faizan. He just leaves the camera in the same spot, and then switches where he’s seated. This resets the visual field and holds attention so much better. You could say this isn’t a true yap, but I think this is the elevated execution that is easy to make and feels way more premium. You could also walk and talk, set the camera down, there’s a million ways to do it, but you really want some motion. Now the 3rd piece is the most important. And this is the structure of your storytelling. All great yappers actually have a plan before they press record. In your head, you wanna have the hook, core contrarian take and then 1 or 2 main points organized and just rip down from there. You don’t need a full script, but you do need a plan. I’m telling you the pros are not just riffing raw and going viral. They are planning these out before they shoot. Comment “Formats” and I’ll send you my visual database with 20 of the top social media formats and a bunch of examples of each Follow @kallawaymarketing for more posts like this about social media growth. #storytelling #marketing #contentcreator #contentstrategy #video

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    BEST VIRAL FORMATS: YAPPING And the 3 Formulas every great yap video uses

  • informational · photo_1

    EVERYBODY LOVES YAPS RIGHT NOW because they seem so easy to make.

  • contextual · photo_1

    Viral Yap Format

  • informational · photo_1

    But the irony is that all the best viral yaps are actually following a set 3-step formula.

  • title · photo_2

    FORMULA 1 THE TITLE TEXT

  • informational · photo_2

    The hidden secret behind yap videos is that Spoken Hooks matter way less than the Title Text on screen.

  • informational · photo_2

    99/100 people will read that text first and then decide whether to keep watching.

  • informational · photo_3

    When Writing Your Title Text, You Want To Either Frame A New Perspective On A Topic or Plant A Curiosity Loop Question

  • informational · photo_3

    The easiest way to nail this is to study other viral yaps and reverse engineer their Title Text format.

  • title · photo_4

    FORMULA 2 INTENTIONAL MOTION

  • informational · photo_4

    There are two categories of yaps. Static Yaps Premium Yaps

  • informational · photo_5

    @npcfaizan is a great example of someone that makes premium yaps.

  • informational · photo_5

    He leaves the camera in the same spot but quick cuts as he sits in different places. These cuts reset the visual field and hold your attention so much better.

  • title · photo_6

    FORMULA 3 STORYTELLING STRUCTURE

  • informational · photo_6

    This is the most important one. All great yappers actually have a plan in their head before they press record.

  • informational · photo_7

    THE PROS THAT GO VIRAL CONSISTENTLY WITH THESE LOW-FI YAPS ARE NOT JUST RIFFING.

  • informational · photo_8

    YAPPING is just one of the top formats working right now.

  • call-to-action · photo_8

    Comment "FORMATS" to get access to my visual database of the top 22 short-form formats categories with a bunch of examples for each one.

Educational carousel on viral video formulas. | Viral Hooks