Attention Idea: Tool Stack Apple Notes
The Post
- Title/Hook: Tool Stack Apple Notes
- Format: Tool Stack Apple Notes
- Impressions:
- How many followers they had at the time:
Check out the post -> link
Why it works
1. Relatable, Aspirational Hook
“I met a dude who cloned 3 apps and now makes \$35k/month.”
- Relatable: cloning apps sounds scrappy, not elite.
- Aspirational: \$35k/month = life-changing money.
- Curiosity: readers want to know how.
2. The Twist (Crazy Contrast)
“The crazy part? His entire stack costs less than \$300/month.” This reframes the story from “just another success” → “incredible efficiency.” It drives home the David vs Goliath vibe: no VC, no fancy setup, just lean execution.
3. Minimalist Tech Stack Breakdown
You show the exact tools:
- Open source frameworks (Next.js, Node.js)
- Cheap hosting (Vercel)
- Stripe
- A few SEO tools (Ahrefs, Outrank.so)
This makes it feel practical and reproducible. Readers think, “I could do this with the same stack.”
4. Carousel Formatting
- First slide (interview visual) = human face + authority.
- Second slide (notes app screenshot) = raw proof—feels authentic, like insider notes you weren’t supposed to see.
That duality (polished + raw) makes it more credible and engaging.
5. The Big Idea
“THIS IS PROOF that too many tools can hold you back.” You zoom out to a takeaway. That transforms the post from a story → a lesson. People don’t just consume it, they share it because it carries a punchline.
6. Platform Fit
- Instagram loves carousels where Slide 1 grabs attention and Slide 2+ delivers substance.
- The casual Notes app screenshot format is highly native—it feels like a friend texting you tips, not a polished ad.
✅ Why it works overall: It combines a scrappy underdog founder story with a reproducible playbook and a contrarian lesson. That trifecta makes people save it, share it, and comment (“what apps did he clone?”).
