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5 TikTok hooks that stop the scroll (and why they work)

On TikTok, the algorithm is a brutal focus group. A weak hook means the video dies before your message lands.

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The five patterns

  • The contrarian: ‘Stop doing X if you want Y.’
  • The reveal: start at the result, then explain.
  • The relatable problem: name the exact pain.
  • The list promise: ‘3 things nobody tells you.’
  • The demo: show the thing working in motion.
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