Xiaohongshu Content Analysis Framework

Deep analysis framework tailored for Xiaohongshu's unique engagement patterns.

Purpose

Before creating infographics, thoroughly analyze the source material to:

  • Maximize hook power and swipe motivation

  • Identify save-worthy and share-worthy elements

  • Plan the visual narrative arc

  • Match content to optimal style/layout

Platform Characteristics

Unlike other platforms, Xiaohongshu content must prioritize:

  • Hook Power: First image decides 90% of engagement

  • Swipe Motivation: Each image must compel users to continue

  • Save Value: Content worth bookmarking for later

  • Share Triggers: Emotional resonance that drives sharing

Analysis Dimensions

1. Content Type Classification

Type
Characteristics
Best Style
Best Layout

种草/安利

Product recommendation, benefits focus

cute/fresh

balanced/list

干货分享

Knowledge, tips, how-to

notion/tech

dense/list

个人故事

Personal experience, emotional

warm

balanced

测评对比

Review, comparison, pros/cons

tech/bold

comparison

教程步骤

Step-by-step guide

fresh/notion

flow/list

避坑指南

Warnings, mistakes to avoid

bold

list/comparison

清单合集

Collections, recommendations

cute/minimal

list/dense

2. Hook Analysis (爆款标题潜力)

Evaluate title/hook potential using these patterns:

Hook Types:

  • 数字钩子: "5个方法", "3分钟学会", "99%的人不知道"

  • 痛点钩子: "踩过的坑", "后悔没早知道", "别再..."

  • 好奇钩子: "原来...", "竟然...", "没想到..."

  • 利益钩子: "省钱", "变美", "效率翻倍"

  • 身份钩子: "打工人必看", "学生党", "新手妈妈"

Rating Scale:

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5): Multiple strong hooks combined

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5): Clear hook with room for enhancement

  • ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5): Basic hook, needs strengthening

  • ⭐⭐ (2/5): Weak hook, requires significant improvement

  • ⭐ (1/5): No clear hook

3. Target Audience (用户画像)

Audience
Interests
Preferred Style
Content Focus

学生党

省钱、学习、校园

cute/fresh

平价、教程、学习方法

打工人

效率、职场、减压

minimal/tech

工具、技巧、摸鱼

宝妈

育儿、家居、省心

warm/fresh

实用、安全、经验

精致女孩

美妆、穿搭、仪式感

cute/retro

好看、氛围、品质

技术宅

工具、效率、极客

tech/notion

深度、专业、新奇

美食爱好者

探店、食谱、测评

warm/pop

好吃、简单、颜值

旅行达人

攻略、打卡、小众

fresh/retro

省钱、避坑、拍照

4. Engagement Potential

Save Value (收藏价值):

  • Is it reference material? ✓ High save potential

  • Is it a checklist or list? ✓ High save potential

  • Is it a tutorial? ✓ High save potential

  • Is it time-sensitive news? ✗ Low save potential

Share Triggers (分享冲动):

  • "我朋友也需要看这个" → High share potential

  • "这说的就是我" → Identity resonance

  • "太有用了必须分享" → Utility sharing

  • "笑死,给朋友看看" → Entertainment sharing

Comment Inducement (评论诱导):

  • Open-ended questions: "你是哪种类型?"

  • Experience sharing: "评论区说说你的经历"

  • Debate triggers: "你觉得呢?"

  • Help requests: "有更好的推荐吗?"

Interaction Design (互动设计):

  • Polls: "A还是B?"

  • Challenges: "你能做到几个?"

  • Tags: "@你那个需要的朋友"

5. Visual Opportunity Map

Content Element
Visual Treatment
Example

数据/统计

Highlighted numbers, simple charts

"节省80%时间" 大字突出

对比

Before/after, side-by-side

左右分屏对比图

步骤

Numbered flow, arrows

1→2→3 流程图

清单

Checklist with icons

✓/✗ 列表配图标

情感

Character expressions, scenes

卡通人物表情包

产品

Product showcase, lifestyle

产品实拍+使用场景

引用

Quote cards, speech bubbles

金句卡片设计

6. Swipe Flow Design

Plan the narrative arc across images:

Position
Purpose
Hook Strategy

Cover (封面)

Stop scrolling

最强视觉冲击 + 核心标题

Setup (铺垫)

Build context

痛点共鸣 / 好奇心

Core (核心)

Deliver value

干货内容,每页1-2个要点

Payoff (收获)

Practical takeaway

可执行的行动建议

Ending (结尾)

Drive action

CTA + 互动引导

Swipe Motivation Between Images:

  • End each image with a hook for the next

  • Use "下一页更精彩" type transitions

  • Create information gaps that require swiping

  • Build anticipation through numbering ("第3个最重要")

Output Format

Analysis results should be saved to analysis.md with:

Analysis Checklist

Before proceeding to outline generation:

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