How To Auto-DM Users Who Replied to an Instagram Post
You've probably noticed the growing trend of influencers and businesses asking you to comment a word on an Instagram post in order to receive a DM. This marketing strategy has become increasingly popular because it allows brands to capture leads at the moment of highest engagement. If you've been wondering how to implement this technique for your own business, you're in the right place.
This guide will show you how to automatically send personalized direct messages to users who comment on an Instagram posts using the IGdm Pro application. You'll learn how to set up automated responses that can help you engage with your audience more efficiently while maintaining a personal touch.
Installing IGdm Pro
IGdm Pro is an Instagram automation tool designed to streamline Instagram business operations and boost productivity for marketers, influencers, and entrepreneurs. Beyond the comment auto-DM functionality covered in this guide, IGdm Pro provides an extensive suite of automation tools including bulk message sending, message scheduling, auto-replies, automated welcome messages for new followers, follower data export, and numerous other productivity-enhancing features.
To install the IGdm Pro app:
- Visit the website: https://igdm.me
- Click the download link for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Once downloaded, launch the installer and follow the installation process.
Log In to Your Instagram Account
- Launch the IGdm Pro App after installation.
- Click the button labeled "Click to login with Browser". This action will open instagram.com within an integrated Chromium Browser window.
- Log in to your Instagram account using your credentials in the browser window.
- Upon successful login, the browser window will close automatically. Switch back to the IGdm Pro app as it begins loading your account data.
Set Up Auto-DM for Post Commenters
- Hover your mouse over your profile picture located in the top left corner of the IGdm Pro application (as shown below).
- A dropdown menu will appear. Select the "Auto-Messaging Tools" option from this menu.
- This action navigates you to the "Auto Message Tools" section.
- In the sidebar on the left, click on "Auto-Message Post Repliers".
- You will see a form (see screenshot below) with the following fields
- Post URL: Enter the Instagram post URL (e.g., https://instagram.com/p/ABC123/) where you want to automatically message commenters. The post doesn't have to be your own.
- Trigger Phrases (Optional): If specified, messages will only be sent to commenters whose comments contain any of these phrases. If not specified, all commenters regardless of their comment content will be sent the message. For example, you could add phrases like 'interested', 'price', or 'info'.
- Message: Type the main message to be sent to commenters. You can use variables like {{username}}, {{name}}, or {{firstname}} to personalize your messages.
- Alternative Messages: Multiple message versions help avoid spam detection and enable multi-language messaging. If a commenter's bio matches the language of one of your messages, they'll receive that version. Otherwise, a random version is selected.
- Follow-Up Message: An optional follow-up message that can be sent after a specified number of days (1-3 days) after the initial message. You can choose whether to send follow-ups even if the recipient has already responded.
After filling the fields you will have something that looks like the screenshot below. I have also added a follow up message which will send a message to the commenter a couple of days after the first message I send to them.
As the form completely filled we can now start our automation by clicking the "Save Commenter Message Config".
Activate it
Once you've saved your config, it doesn't immediately become activated. You have to enable the toggle as in the screenshot below in order for it to go live. If you'd like to pause this automation at any point, you can turn the toggle back off.
Why IGdm Pro is better than other Apps
What makes IGdm Pro particularly powerful is that it works on any Instagram post - not just your own. This means you can strategically target users who are engaging with your competitors' content, giving you access to a highly relevant audience that's already interested in your industry or niche. IGdm Pro is the only App that offers this feature.
NOTE: The auto-message feature will not work if your IGdm Pro app is not running. However, once you re-start the app, it will begin to work again.
Conclusion
Automating direct messages to Instagram post commenters is a powerful strategy for engaging with potential customers and building meaningful connections. With IGdm Pro, you can efficiently reach users who have already shown interest in your niche by commenting on relevant posts - whether they're your own posts or your competitors'. This targeted approach allows you to connect with highly engaged audiences, potentially converting casual commenters into followers, customers, or business partners. The ability to personalize messages with variables and use multiple message variations helps ensure your outreach feels authentic rather than spammy.
Remember to craft thoughtful, valuable messages that provide genuine value to recipients. The goal is to start meaningful conversations, and when used strategically and respectfully, this automation can significantly boost your Instagram marketing efforts and help grow your business presence on the platform.