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What do you think of automated DM for followers on Twitter?
I've followed a couple of accounts that auto DM me on Twitter.
What do you think about this? Clever? Inauthentic? Curious to know :)
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Ahmed M. Hussien
automated DMs on Twitter can be seen as impersonal and spammy, especially if they are not relevant
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@tiagorbf @maxwellcdavis it depends on the message and the relationship you have with your audience.
I've been using it for a lot of time and with different messages.
The first rule is: if you try to hide the fact that's automated, it'll look automated.
So here's mine:
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Hey Luca here 👋
I want to say hi because I know you just followed me.
Today I have a special gift for you: a Notion guide about Generating Leads on Twitter! 🎁 ⬇️
_link_
BTW, apart from that, this is what I’m working on:
• http://hivoe.com — Twitter Leads Generation Platform
• http://inboxs.io — Twitter DM CRM & Productivity Inbox
Even though this message is automated, I try my best to talk to people in my community, so say hi : )
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I don't mind them honestly. I personally don't expect people who I've just followed to know who I am or what I'm posting about on Twitter (especially as it's me following them, not the other way around), so an automated DM is fine as a welcome and potential discussion starter.
Inauthentic and something no one but really, really old people still do. We all read right through it; it gets people nothing but being seen as a pest.
It can be a clever marketing strategy to engage with new followers. It sounds like a good way to thank new followers and encourage them to further engage with your content or products. :)
depends on what about it: for auto DM from a tweet, its fine but for cold dms, totally cold
I think it is a great idea, especially if you are trying to develop a brand beyond Twitter and want to redirect the audience toward that.
Have seen some people who do DM - I think if you position your message well, can be a good way for quick intro & start a conversation.