1. Long form content gets more social shares than short form content

2. Having at least one image in your post leads to more Facebook shares

3. Having at least one image in your post leads to more Twitter shares

4. Invoke awe, laughter or amusement. Appeal to people’s narcissistic side.

5. People love to share lists and infographs

6. If you make a list, make it with 10 items

7. People share content that looks trustworthy

8. Getting one “extra influencer” to share you article has a multiplier effect

9. Re-promote your old content

10. Tuesday is the best day to publish content