{"id":119,"date":"2026-09-17T14:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-origin.followtodm.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2026-10-24T13:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T13:19:17","slug":"25-instagram-welcome-dm-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-origin.followtodm.com\/blog\/25-instagram-welcome-dm-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Instagram Welcome DM Templates When Someone Follows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\nSEO INFORMATION\n\nSEO Title:        25 Instagram Welcome DM Templates & Messages for New Followers\nMeta Description: 25 copy-paste Instagram welcome messages for new followers, organized by niche. 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}\n  .ca-dos, .ca-tips-grid, .ca-related { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .ca-cat-count { display: none; }\n  .ca-template-header, .ca-template-body { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }\n  .ca-verdict { padding: 30px 20px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ca-wrap\">\n\n<div class=\"ca-meta\">\n  <span class=\"ca-meta-badge\">DM Templates<\/span>\n  <span>FollowToDM Guide<\/span>\n  <span>\u00b7<\/span>\n  <span>Updated October 24, 2026<\/span>\n  <span>\u00b7<\/span>\n  <span>12 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<h1>25 Instagram Welcome Messages and DM Templates for New Followers<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"ca-lead\">The moment someone follows you is the best moment to reach out. Their interest is fresh, they just looked at your profile, and they haven&#8217;t scrolled on to fifty other things yet. A good welcome DM sent in that window starts conversations that would never happen otherwise. Below are 25 copy-paste welcome messages organized by niche, plus what makes each one work and how to send them automatically.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ca-answer\">\n  <div class=\"ca-answer-label\">Quick Answer<\/div>\n  <p>A good Instagram welcome message is two or three sentences long. It uses the follower&#8217;s name, says in one line what you post or do, and ends with one easy question. Send it a few minutes after the follow rather than instantly, and save links and offers for after they reply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-highlight\">\n  <p><strong>Before you start:<\/strong> every template uses <code>{first_name}<\/code> for the follower&#8217;s name. If you send with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/\">FollowToDM<\/a>, that part is filled in automatically. You can also use <code>{username}<\/code>, or type the name yourself if you&#8217;re sending by hand. Anything in <code>[square brackets]<\/code> is for you to fill in once, like your topic, brand, or city. For the strategy behind these messages, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/follow-to-dm\/\">how Follow to DM works<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/should-you-dm-new-instagram-followers\/\">why sending this DM is worth it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-jump\">\n  <a href=\"#ca-universal\">Universal<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-creators\">Creators<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-coaches\">Coaches<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-fitness\">Fitness<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-local\">Local business<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-ecom\">Ecommerce<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-finance\">Real estate &amp; finance<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#ca-agency\">Agencies &amp; freelancers<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- WHAT WORKS -->\n<div class=\"ca-section\">\n  <h2>What Makes an Instagram Welcome Message Work<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Before you pick a template, it helps to know what separates the welcome messages that get replies from the ones that get ignored. The principles are simple, and they&#8217;re the same in every niche.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ca-rules-grid\">\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <h3>Timing matters<\/h3>\n    <p>Send it within minutes, not hours, but not the very second they follow. A short delay feels like a real person noticed.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <h3>One message, one point<\/h3>\n    <p>Keep it to a single short message. Several messages in a row feel overwhelming and pushy.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n    <h3>Give before you ask<\/h3>\n    <p>Lead with a welcome or something useful. Save the pitch for later in the conversation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\ud83d\udcac<\/div>\n    <h3>End with an easy question<\/h3>\n    <p>One question that takes five seconds to answer gives people a clear reason to write back.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\u270f\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <h3>Sound like yourself<\/h3>\n    <p>Edit every template to match how you actually talk. Your own voice will always beat a generic one.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-rule-card\">\n    <div class=\"ca-rule-icon\">\ud83d\udc4b<\/div>\n    <h3>Use their name<\/h3>\n    <p>Starting with the follower&#8217;s name makes the message feel intended for them, not sent to everyone.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- TEMPLATES -->\n<div class=\"ca-section\">\n  <h2>25 Instagram Welcome Messages You Can Copy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Here are 25 Instagram follow message examples, grouped by niche. Start with your niche, but browse the others too, since many of them work anywhere.<\/p>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 1 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-universal\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83d\udc4b<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Universal Templates (Any Niche)<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">01\u201304<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 01<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Warm Opener<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Really glad you found your way here. I post about [your topic] and love connecting with people who are into the same stuff. What brought you over?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Short, friendly, and ends with an open question. It doesn&#8217;t pitch anything, and it feels like a real person wrote it.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 02<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Simple Welcome<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}, welcome! Thanks for the follow. I make content about [your topic] and try to keep it actually useful. Is there something specific you&#8217;re hoping to learn?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Positions you as a helpful resource right away. The question is easy to answer and invites a real reply.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 03<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Value-First<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Glad to have you here. I share my best stuff on [topic] every week. Anything you&#8217;re working on or stuck on right now? Happy to point you to something helpful.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Frames you as a resource, not a seller. Offering to help before asking for anything builds goodwill fast.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 04<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Curiosity Hook<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Curious what made you follow today. Was it a specific post, or did you find me somewhere else?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Very short and genuinely curious. The answer tells you how to continue the conversation and which of your content is bringing people in.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 2 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-creators\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83c\udfac<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Creators and Personal Brands<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">05\u201308<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 05<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Community Welcome<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Welcome to the community \ud83c\udf89 I&#8217;m [your name] and I talk about [topic] here. I try to reply to everyone, so drop questions anytime. What are you working on these days?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> &#8220;Community&#8221; language creates belonging, and promising to reply builds trust. The question is broad enough for anyone to answer.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 06<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Best-Of Guide<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following. If you&#8217;re new here, my most useful posts are the ones about [subject 1] and [subject 2], and the best one is pinned at the top of my profile. Want me to send you the links?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Gets them to your best content fast without overwhelming them. Offering the links instead of pasting them keeps the first message clean.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 07<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Feedback Seeker<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Really appreciate the follow. I&#8217;m always trying to make my content more useful. What kind of [topic] content would you love to see more of? \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> People love being asked their opinion. You get replies and free content ideas at the same time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 08<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Personality First<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! I&#8217;m [your name]. I make [content type] for people who are serious about [your niche]. Fair warning: I&#8217;m pretty direct and I don&#8217;t sugarcoat things. Hope that&#8217;s your kind of thing. What are you focused on right now?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Shows personality immediately. Setting expectations up front attracts the right followers, which is good for engagement long term.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 3 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-coaches\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Coaches and Consultants<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">09\u201312<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 09<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Lead Qualifier<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following. I work with [your audience] to help them [main result]. Just curious, where are you at right now with that?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Says who you help and what you help with, without pitching. The question qualifies them naturally, without sounding like a sales call.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 10<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Pain Point<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Glad you found me. Most people who follow me are trying to figure out [common struggle]. Is that something you&#8217;re dealing with too? Happy to point you in the right direction \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Naming the problem creates a &#8220;that&#8217;s me&#8221; moment. Either answer opens the door to a useful follow-up.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 11<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Free Resource Offer<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Welcome. I put together a free [guide \/ checklist \/ video] on [topic] that most of my followers find really useful. Want me to send it over?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> No friction at all. They reply &#8220;yes&#8221; and you have a warm lead in your DMs. Don&#8217;t put the link in this first message: wait for the yes, then send it.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 12<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Goal-Oriented<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Happy to have you here. Quick question: what&#8217;s your biggest goal right now when it comes to [your niche]? I&#8217;m genuinely curious \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Talking about goals feels positive rather than problem-focused, and the answer is the perfect setup for explaining how you help.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Coaching is a big niche on its own. For 20 more coach-specific scripts, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/20-instagram-scripts-for-coaches\/\">Instagram scripts for coaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ca-tip-inline\">\n  <span class=\"ca-tip-inline-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>\n  <div>\n    <strong>Fill in every bracket before you turn it on<\/strong>\n    <p>Before you set any of these as your automated welcome message, replace every <code>[bracket]<\/code> with your real details and send yourself a test. A message that arrives with a literal &#8220;[topic]&#8221; in it undoes all the goodwill the template was supposed to create.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 4 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-fitness\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83d\udcaa<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Fitness and Wellness<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">13\u201315<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 13<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Goal Check-In<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Welcome \ud83d\udcaa I post about [fitness \/ nutrition \/ wellness] and love connecting with people on a similar journey. Whether you&#8217;re just starting or already deep into it, what&#8217;s your main goal right now?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> &#8220;Journey&#8221; language builds community, and people are happy to talk about their fitness goals, so it&#8217;s one of the easiest niches to get replies in.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 14<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Accountability Angle<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Really glad you followed. A lot of people come here looking for accountability as much as information. Is that what you&#8217;re after, or more just learning for now?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Two easy options make replying simple. It also tells you whether they&#8217;re a potential client (accountability) or a content follower.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 15<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Struggle Empathy<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following. Most people find me when they&#8217;re frustrated with [common frustration, e.g. diets that don&#8217;t stick or inconsistent training]. Does that sound familiar?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Empathy first. A &#8220;yes, that&#8217;s exactly me&#8221; reply opens a natural conversation about how you can help.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Want more for this niche? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/get-clients-on-instagram-as-a-fitness-coach\/\">how to get clients on Instagram as a fitness coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 5 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-local\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83c\udfea<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Local Businesses<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">16\u201318<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 16<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Local Intro<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following [Business Name] \ud83d\ude4f We&#8217;re a [what you do] in [city]. Have you been in to see us yet, or still checking us out?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Establishes who and where you are in one line, and the question works for both existing customers and new ones.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 17<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Personal Touch<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}, welcome! We&#8217;re [city]&#8217;s go-to for [product or service], and a real person reads every message here. Anything you&#8217;ve been curious about? Just ask.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Small businesses win on being personal. For service businesses, a follow often signals buying intent, so an open invitation to ask works well.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 18<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Coming Soon Tease<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks so much for the follow. We&#8217;ve got something fun coming up at [Business Name] soon, so you&#8217;re following at a really good time \ud83d\ude0a Want a heads-up when it&#8217;s live?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Good for a launch, event, or seasonal offer. A &#8220;yes&#8221; gives you permission to message them again with the details.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MID CTA -->\n<div class=\"ca-verdict mid\">\n  <h2>Send These Messages Automatically to Every New Follower<\/h2>\n  <p>FollowToDM checks for new followers every few minutes and sends your welcome message after a natural 5 to 15 minute delay.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/register\" class=\"ca-verdict-btn\">Start Free \u2014 15 DMs\/Month \u2192<\/a>\n  <p class=\"ca-verdict-sub\">Free plan &nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; Upgrade from $29\/month &nbsp;\u2022&nbsp; No credit card required<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 6 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-ecom\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Brands and Ecommerce<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">19\u201321<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 19<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Brand Welcome<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}, welcome to [Brand Name]! Really glad you&#8217;re here. We make [product type] for people who [customer identity]. Was there anything specific you were looking for when you found us?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Communicates what the brand is about quickly, and the question reveals what they want so you can tailor your reply.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 20<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Welcome Discount<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following [Brand Name] \ud83c\udf81 We like to take care of new followers. Reply &#8220;YES&#8221; and I&#8217;ll send you a welcome discount for your first order.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Clear value and an instant reason to reply, and you send the code or link after they answer, not in the first message. Works best when the discount is genuinely good.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 21<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Problem Solver<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Welcome. Quick question: what made you start looking into [product category \/ problem you solve]? Love knowing what brings people here.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Curious, not salesy. The answers give you the exact words your customers use to describe their problem, which is gold for your marketing.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Running a store? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/dm-templates-for-ecom-brands\/\">DM templates for ecommerce brands<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 7 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-finance\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Real Estate and Finance<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">22\u201323<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 22<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Timeline Qualifier<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for the follow. I help people with [buying a home \/ investing \/ building wealth]. Just curious: is this something you&#8217;re actively working on right now, or more in the research phase?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Finds out their timeline without being pushy. People researching are worth nurturing, and people actively working on it are hot leads.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 23<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Myth Buster<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Glad you&#8217;re here. Most people have at least one big misconception about [your topic] that&#8217;s holding them back. Anything you&#8217;ve heard that you&#8217;re not sure is actually true?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Invites them to share a belief you can correct or confirm. Either way you look knowledgeable, and in industries where trust is the main barrier, that matters.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CATEGORY 8 -->\n<div class=\"ca-cat-header\" id=\"ca-agency\">\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-icon\">\ud83d\udcbc<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-title\">Agencies and Freelancers<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-line\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-cat-count\">24\u201325<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ca-template-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 24<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Discovery<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Thanks for following. I help [type of business] with [your service]. Just curious, what kind of work do you do?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Simple and professional, and it lets them introduce themselves. Once you know what they do, you can tailor every reply to their situation.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ca-template\">\n    <div class=\"ca-template-header\">\n      <div class=\"ca-template-num\">Template 25<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ca-template-tag\">Biggest Challenge<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ca-template-body\">\n      <p class=\"ca-template-message\">Hey {first_name}! Welcome. I work with businesses on [your service area]. What&#8217;s the biggest thing slowing you down with that right now?<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ca-template-note\"><span>Why it works:<\/span> Goes straight to the pain point. Business owners are busy, and if you can name their problem quickly, you earn their attention.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Agencies can find more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/welcome-dm-examples-for-agencies\/\">welcome DM examples for agencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<!-- DO AND DON'T -->\n<div class=\"ca-section\">\n  <h2>What to Do and What to Avoid<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The templates above work much better if you follow a few ground rules. The &#8220;avoid&#8221; column is where most accounts go wrong.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ca-dos\">\n  <div class=\"ca-do-col do\">\n    <div class=\"ca-do-label\">Do This<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"ca-do-list\">\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Use their name in the first line<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Keep it to two or three sentences<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>End with one easy question<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Send within minutes, with a short natural delay<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Reply quickly when they respond<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Save links for after the first reply<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2713<\/span>Test a new version every few weeks<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-do-col dont\">\n    <div class=\"ca-do-label\">Avoid This<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"ca-do-list\">\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Pasting a link in the first message<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Writing a wall of text<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Pitching anything in the opener<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Generic openers with no name<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Leaving brackets unfilled<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Waiting hours or days to send<\/li>\n      <li><span>\u2717<\/span>Ending with nothing to reply to<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- HOW TO ADD -->\n<div class=\"ca-section\">\n  <h2>How to Add a Welcome Message on Instagram Automatically<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Instagram doesn&#8217;t have a built-in setting that messages new followers. Its native automations, like instant replies in Meta Business Suite and the FAQ prompts in the app, only respond to people who message you first. So to send a welcome message when someone follows you, you have three options:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ca-options\">\n  <div class=\"ca-option\">\n    <div class=\"ca-option-label ok\">Free, but doesn&#8217;t scale<\/div>\n    <h3>Send it by hand<\/h3>\n    <p>Check your new followers in your notifications and paste your template to each one. Fine for a few a day, unrealistic once your account grows.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-option\">\n    <div class=\"ca-option-label ok\">Limited access<\/div>\n    <h3>ManyChat Follow to DM<\/h3>\n    <p>ManyChat&#8217;s follow trigger is a Meta beta that isn&#8217;t available on every account, needs a Professional account, and messages each person only once. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/manychat-follow-to-dm-not-eligible\/\">why it may not be available<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-option best\">\n    <div class=\"ca-option-label good\">Built for this<\/div>\n    <h3>FollowToDM<\/h3>\n    <p>A Chrome extension that checks your follower list every few minutes and sends your welcome DM to each new follower. Works on personal, Business, and Creator accounts.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Setting it up with FollowToDM<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ca-steps\">\n  <div class=\"ca-step\">\n    <div class=\"ca-step-num\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <strong>Create your free account<\/strong>\n      <p>Sign up at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/register\">followtodm.com<\/a>. The free plan includes 15 DMs a month, with no credit card and no expiration.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-step\">\n    <div class=\"ca-step-num\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <strong>Install the Chrome extension<\/strong>\n      <p>Add it to Chrome and make sure you&#8217;re logged into Instagram in the same browser. No Facebook Page or Meta approval needed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-step\">\n    <div class=\"ca-step-num\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <strong>Paste your template<\/strong>\n      <p>Pick one of the 25 messages above, fill in the brackets, and use {first_name}, {last_name}, or {username} for personalization.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-step\">\n    <div class=\"ca-step-num\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <strong>Turn it on and reply to the conversations<\/strong>\n      <p>Each new follower gets your DM after a random 5 to 15 minute delay, usually within about 10 to 20 minutes of following you. Replies land in your normal Instagram inbox.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For the full walkthrough, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.followtodm.com\/blog\/send-dms-to-new-instagram-followers\/\">how to auto DM new Instagram followers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What to look for in any welcome DM tool<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ca-tips-grid\">\n  <div class=\"ca-tip\">\n    <div class=\"ca-tip-icon\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <h3>Speed<\/h3>\n    <p>Your DM should arrive within minutes of the follow, not hours. The longer you wait, the more the moment fades.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-tip\">\n    <div class=\"ca-tip-icon\">\ud83c\udfb2<\/div>\n    <h3>A natural delay<\/h3>\n    <p>Instant sends feel like a bot. A random delay of a few minutes makes the timing look like a person noticed.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-tip\">\n    <div class=\"ca-tip-icon\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\n    <h3>Catches every follower<\/h3>\n    <p>Tools that wait on Meta&#8217;s follow events can miss people when an event doesn&#8217;t arrive. Tools that check your follower list directly don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ca-tip\">\n    <div class=\"ca-tip-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\n    <h3>Track your replies<\/h3>\n    <p>Note how many people reply to each version of your message. If replies are low, change the question or the tone and test again.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Comparing options? 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