Hook

A hook is the first line or first seconds of a post or video, written or cut to make the right person stop scrolling and keep reading or watching.

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What it means for a Dubai business

On a phone, people decide in a second or two whether to stay. The hook tells them this is for them. For a business, the best hooks name the viewer’s situation or question, not the business.

The same idea applies to LinkedIn, where only the first two lines show before “see more”.

Example

Weak: “Welcome back to our channel!” Strong: “If you are renting in Dubai Marina and your renewal letter just arrived, check this first.” The second picks out exactly the person the brokerage wants to reach.

Common mistake

Hooks that promise more than the post delivers, like “This will change your life”. Viewers feel tricked and leave. A good hook is specific and the post pays it off.

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