# Web Hit Increasing Charts The Anatomy of Going Viral Infographic Lists Ways to Generate Traffic By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-anatomy-of-going-viral References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-anatomy-of-going-viral-infographic) The Anatomy of Going Viral infographic details some insider knowledge of how to make a product, service, or video campaign get the most hits possible. Typically, viral content explodes through various Internet sharing methods, such as email and social media. Using data compiled by Single Grain, this handy guide details some tricks to ensure that content intended to make an impression online will indeed do so, and how to intentionally steer traffic to it. It also lists several campaigns that have successfully exploded in the online world for reference. The chart details what components are necessary for a video to reach viral potential, which include pandering to content that is cute, unusual, dramatic, thought-provoking and emotional. Posting the content to the right website is also crucial and using online giants such as YouTube, reddit, digg, StumbleUpon and del.icio.us will help bolster increased traffic. The Anatomy of Going Viral infographic also suggests that the content must be shocking in some way and have an eye-catching, infectious title to ensure the most amount of web traffic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Viral Content Strategies:** Identifying the necessary components for content to reach viral potential, including emotional appeal and shock value. - **Online Traffic Generation:** Utilizing social media platforms and popular websites to steer traffic towards online content. - **Eye-catching Titles:** Emphasizing the importance of captivating, infectious titles to attract web traffic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Marketing:** Exploring strategies for creating viral content and driving online traffic. - **Social Media:** Leveraging social media platforms to increase visibility and engagement. - **Content Creation:** Creating captivating and share-worthy content for online audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Short Video Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-pulse.md) - [Startup Growth Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-virality-playbook.md) - [Viral Content Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capup.md) - [Viral Video Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatify-20.md) - [AI Infographic Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infography-v2.md) - [AI Infographic Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charts-not-chapters.md) - [Viral Intro Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introhook.md) - [AI Visualizer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-infographic-generator.md)