viral-generator-builder

• Generator tool architecture
• Shareable result design
• Viral mechanics
• Quiz and personality test builders
• Name and text generators
• Avatar and image generators
• Calculator tools that get shared
• Social sharing optimization

Generator Architecture

Building generators that go viral

When to use: When creating any shareable generator tool

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The Viral Generator Formula

```

Input (minimal) → Magic (your algorithm) → Result (shareable)

```

Input Design

| Type | Example | Virality |

|------|---------|----------|

| Name only | "Enter your name" | High (low friction) |

| Birthday | "Enter your birth date" | High (personal) |

| Quiz answers | "Answer 5 questions" | Medium (more investment) |

| Photo upload | "Upload a selfie" | High (personalized) |

Result Types That Get Shared

1. Identity results - "You are a..."
2. Comparison results - "You're 87% like..."
3. Prediction results - "In 2025 you will..."
4. Score results - "Your score: 847/1000"
5. Visual results - Avatar, badge, certificate

The Screenshot Test

• Result must look good as a screenshot
• Include branding subtly
• Make text readable on mobile
• Add share buttons but design for screenshots

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Quiz Builder Pattern

Building personality quizzes that spread

When to use: When building quiz-style generators

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Quiz Structure

```

5-10 questions → Weighted scoring → One of N results

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Question Design

| Type | Engagement |

|------|------------|

| Image choice | Highest |

| This or that | High |

| Slider scale | Medium |

| Multiple choice | Medium |

| Text input | Low |

Result Categories

• 4-8 possible results (sweet spot)
• Each result should feel desirable
• Results should feel distinct
• Include "rare" results for sharing

Scoring Logic

```javascript

// Simple weighted scoring

const scores = { typeA: 0, typeB: 0, typeC: 0, typeD: 0 };

answers.forEach(answer => {

scores[answer.type] += answer.weight;

});

const result = Object.entries(scores)

.sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1])[0][0];

```

Result Page Elements

• Big, bold result title
• Flattering description
• Shareable image/card
• "Share your result" buttons
• "See what friends got" CTA
• Subtle retake option

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Name Generator Pattern

Building name generators that people love

When to use: When building any name/text generator

```javascript

Generator Types

| Type | Example | Algorithm |

|------|---------|-----------|

| Deterministic | "Your Star Wars name" | Hash of input |

| Random + seed | "Your rapper name" | Seeded random |

| AI-powered | "Your brand name" | LLM generation |

| Combinatorial | "Your fantasy name" | Word parts |

The Deterministic Trick

Same input = same output = shareable!

```javascript

function generateName(input) {

const hash = simpleHash(input.toLowerCase());

const firstNames = ["Shadow", "Storm", "Crystal"];

const lastNames = ["Walker", "Blade", "Heart"];

return ${firstNames[hash % firstNames.length]} ${lastNames[(hash >> 8) % lastNames.length]};

}

```

Making Results Feel Personal

• Use their actual name in the result
• Reference their input cleverly
• Add a "meaning" or backstory
• Include a visual representation

Shareability Boosters

• "Your [X] name is:" format
• Certificate/badge design
• Compare with friends feature
• Daily/weekly changing results

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❌ Forgettable Results

Why bad: Generic results don't get shared.

"You are creative" - so what?

No identity moment.

Nothing to screenshot.

Instead: Make results specific and identity-forming.

"You're a Midnight Architect" > "You're creative"

Add visual flair.

Make it screenshot-worthy.

❌ Too Much Input

Why bad: Every field is a dropout point.

People want instant gratification.

Long forms kill virality.

Mobile users bounce.

Instead: Minimum viable input.

Start with just name or one question.

Progressive disclosure if needed.

Show progress if longer.

❌ Boring Share Cards

Why bad: Social feeds are competitive.

Bland cards get scrolled past.

No click = no viral loop.

Wasted opportunity.

Instead: Design for the feed.

Bold colors, clear text.

Result visible without clicking.

Your branding subtle but present.

Works well with: viral-hooks, landing-page-design, seo, frontend