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Understand Viral Mechanics
Growth
Level 1 - Exploration

Understand Viral Mechanics

Taught by Marcus Chen

About This Challenge

Explore how products spread through viral mechanics and word-of-mouth. This exploration covers viral loops, referral mechanics, and designing for shareability to unlock organic growth that compounds over time.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how viral loops work and identify different types of viral mechanics in products
  • Design effective referral systems that incentivize sharing and reward both parties
  • Build sharing mechanics that feel natural and drive organic distribution
  • Leverage network effects to create compounding growth over time
  • Measure viral coefficient and other key metrics to optimize viral growth

Challenge Content

22 lessons
Understanding Viral Loops
Welcome to Viral Mechanics
8 Min
What Makes Products Go Viral
8 Min
Anatomy of a Viral Loop
8 Min
Growth Loops vs. Funnels
7 Min
Viral Loops Knowledge Check
10 Min
Designing Referral Systems
The Psychology of Referrals
10 Min
Referral Program Design Principles
8 Min
Referral Program Case Studies
8 Min
Building Your Referral System
8 Min
Referral Systems Assessment
10 Min
Building Sharing Mechanics
The Science of Shareability
9 Min
Why People Share: The STEPPS Framework
8 Min
Designing Share Flows
8 Min
Network Effects and Viral Mechanics
8 Min
Sharing Mechanics Quiz
10 Min
Measuring Viral Growth
Viral Metrics That Matter
9 Min
The Viral Coefficient Deep Dive
8 Min
Viral Cycle Time and Amplification
8 Min
Viral Quality and Sustainability
8 Min
Viral Measurement Assessment
10 Min
Design a Viral Growth Mechanism
35 Min
Your Viral Growth Journey
5 Min

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Challenge Info

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Level 1 - Exploration
Subject
Growth
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Requirements

  • Basic understanding of growth concepts helpful but not required
  • Familiarity with common consumer and B2B products
  • Interest in understanding how products spread organically
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