What do you think of automated DM for followers on Twitter?

Question

I've followed a couple of accounts that auto DM me on Twitter.

What do you think about this? Clever? Inauthentic? Curious to know :)

Steven Birchall · Accepted Answer

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.

Maxwell Davis · Answer

What do you think @luca_restagno @tiagorbf

Sandra Djajic · Answer

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. :)

Saul Fleischman · Answer

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.

Ahmed M. Hussien · Answer

automated DMs on Twitter can be seen as impersonal and spammy, especially if they are not relevant

Luca Restagno · Answer

@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: --- 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 : ) ---

Carmela Padasas · Answer

depends on what about it: for auto DM from a tweet, its fine but for cold dms, totally cold

Weiru (Launching Vizard now)💜 · Answer

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.

Abhinav Yadav · Answer

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.

What do you think of automated DM for followers on Twitter?

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