Many Instagram customers prefer to ask questions in DMs before buying. Replying quickly and helpfully turns more of those questions into sales.
Set up the basics
- Use a professional (business or creator) account.
- Create saved replies for common questions: price, delivery, sizes, location.
- Add frequently asked questions that appear when someone starts a chat.
- Tell people in your bio to DM you; write one with our bio generator.
Keyword automations
With Meta-approved automation tools, you can send an automatic DM when someone comments a keyword, such as “Comment PRICE and we will send details”. This can increase engagement and conversations.
- Use tools that work through Meta’s official API.
- Keep the automated reply helpful, not spammy.
- Hand over to a person quickly for real questions.
A good DM sales flow
- Reply quickly and warmly.
- Answer the question directly.
- Share photos, prices or a link.
- Suggest the next step: order, booking, call.
- Follow up once if they go quiet.
Move to WhatsApp when it helps
For orders, payments and delivery updates, WhatsApp is often easier. Adapt ready-made messages from our WhatsApp message templates.
Track results
Note which posts and reels lead to DMs and sales, and make more of them.
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