You know that rush when someone follows you? That’s not just a number going up. That’s a real person saying, “Show me more.” Now you can respond instantly — automatically — with Manychat’s new Follow to DM feature. We are proud to be working with Meta to offer this Follow to DM beta to Manychat users!
Once they hit “follow,” they get a DM from you. Think of it as your welcome mat, your first impression, your chance to say, “Hey, I see you. Let’s talk.”
And just like that, no new follower will ever slip through the cracks again.
Why This is Such a Big Deal
We are giving creators and businesses something brand new: the ability to instantly connect with every fresh follower. Think of it as catching the wave at the exact right moment. That spark of interest is still alive, and now you can fan it into something bigger.
Follow to DM is your golden ticket to:
- Make killer first impressions automatically.
- Greet people warmly the second they hit “follow.”
- Turn curiosity into conversation (and conversation into conversions).
- Spot high-intent leads early so you know who’s ready to roll.
Instead of missed chances, you get instant connection. Instead of counting followers, you’re starting real relationships.
Basically, it flips “random follow” into “instant fan.”
How it works
- Someone follows you.
- Automation triggers.
- They get your custom DM.
- You look like a generous genius.
That’s it. No retroactive nonsense (if someone followed you last week, too late). No manual hellos. Just a slick “hi” that lands exactly when it matters most.
How to Fully Seize This Opportunity
Don’t just waste this moment on a “thx 4 the follow.” Come on!
Here’s how to use it like you mean it:
- “Here’s 10% off, thanks for joining the crew.”
- “Hey flower fan 🌸, I post daily tips on keeping your bouquets alive longer — want my free guide?”
- “Welcome to my chaos. Tap below if you want in on my newsletter.”
- “You found me! Here’s your special-new-follower giveaway link.”
- “Glad you’re here! What brings you to my neck of the woods?”
Think: short, personal, useful. Not spammy, not stiff.
Tactical juice: Best practices
- Delay it by a few seconds: this makes the message feel more natural (Manychat lets you do this).
- Don’t oversell: welcome them first, pitch later.
- Stack it with other automations: Follow-to-DM → Giveaway → Follower Check → AI Step. Yes, you can build the funhouse!
Why We’re Screaming About This
This is the simplest, most powerful way to turn passive followers into active relationships.
- Build trust faster — first impressions don’t wait.
- Turn followers into fans — fans buy, share, and evangelize.
- Scale like a boss — you can’t manually “hello” 500 new people a week without losing your mind.
Follow to DM = a personal handshake at internet speed.
Ready to make it weirdly personal?
Set it up in 60 seconds:
- Home Tab > Get Started > Say hi to new followers. OR Automation > Basic > Follow to DM: Say hi to new followers.
- Customize your DM. Add a discount, a link, a weird emoji 👺…Whatever it is, make it count.
- Publish. Done.
Slide Into Those DMs
Every follow is a little love note. Don’t leave it on read. With Follow to DM, you’re turning “likes” into conversations, and conversations into conversions.
Go on, get started. Make your followers feel seen, heard, and slightly obsessed with you.
