Characteristics of an AutoDM (individually, not every characteristic indicates an AutoDM, but as a collective criteria> yes)
- Instant - the moment after you follow someone you receive a DM - if they are not online (their twitter feed can be somewhat of an indicator) then they are AutoDMing.
- Generic - even to the point of mentioning themselves by title, official name or career.
- Promotes their other websites: Blog or facebook account included & hotlinked.
- Anon - no mention of you or addressing of you specifically (or even by the WRONG name).
- Thanks you.
- Includes hashtags and very generic phrases. (Hashtags aren't really useful in DMs)
- May try to sell you something.
- Ignores your Twitter rules: will DM you even if your Twitter account states that you do not read DMs.
- Even admits to being a AutoDM.
- Thanks for following this Artist & Project Manager. You can see my work at blahblahblah.com.
- Thanks for the follow! Want more ____ in you life? Sign up for our newsletter
- Welcome to _________! Your temporary Username is xxxxxxxxxxxx, and your password is xxxxxxxxxxx. [a lot of services you use will send you a DM]
- Yep This is an auto message but I thought since your following you might wanna see my latest pictures anyway
- Glad 2 find U on Twitter! I post ... #TEAMFOLLOWBACK
- Thanks for following me, I look forward to following your tweets
- Want an #iPad? Follow us at ...
- Thanks 4 the follow! / 4 the quickest response 4 more info on the please see ...
2 comments:
Hey Robin!
Great post. A good list, you collected what is often missed. Thank you!
Thanks for your thoughts. Too bad we can't filter or turn off autoDMs.
;-)
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