Welcome message examples
“Hey [name], thanks for reaching out! I’m [your name] from [brand]. Here’s [link/guide]. What are you hoping to get done this month?”
“Welcome! You asked for [freebie], so here it is: [link]. Reply with ‘HELP’ if you want a hand setting it up.”
“Thanks for commenting! Our [product] ships in 2–3 days. Want the size guide or the discount code?”
Message to ask someone to follow your Instagram page
“Love that you’re interested! Follow @[handle] and I’ll send the guide straight away.”
“Quick favour: follow @[handle] first, then reply ‘DONE’ and I’ll send you the link.”
“I post [topic] tips every week. Follow @[handle] so you don’t miss the next one. Here’s the link you asked for: [link]”
Tying the ask to something the person already wants works far better than a bare “follow me”. A follow gate automates this: it checks the commenter follows you before sending the link.
How to reply to an Instagram message
- Price questions: “Our plans start at [price]. Here’s the full list: [link]. Which one fits you?”
- Availability: “Yes, it’s in stock! Want me to send the checkout link?”
- Out of hours: “Thanks for the message! I’ll reply properly tomorrow morning. In the meantime, here’s [link].”
- Collaboration: “Thanks for reaching out! Please email [address] with your idea and rates.”
Send them automatically
Typing the same answers all day doesn’t scale. With comment-to-DM automation, a keyword comment such as “GUIDE” sends the right template instantly through Meta’s official API. See the comments automation guide for setup, or how to capture leads from those conversations.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good message to ask someone to follow my Instagram page?
Keep it short, give a reason and make it one step: “Follow me and I’ll send you the guide straight away.” An ask tied to something they want converts better than a bare “follow me”.
What should an Instagram welcome message say?
Say who you are, what the person gets and what to do next in two or three sentences. Add one question so they reply, for example “What are you trying to sell?”.
How do I reply to an Instagram message quickly?
Save your most common answers as templates, or automate them: a comment-to-DM tool replies the moment someone comments your keyword, so the first answer is instant.
Can I send these messages automatically?
Yes, for people who comment on your posts or Reels or message you first, through Meta’s official API. You cannot cold-DM people who have not interacted with you, and you should not use tools that ask for your Instagram password.
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