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Can anyone suggest a free service that allows you to send an automated direct message to new followers in Twitter? I understand that SocialOomph do this but that they charge.

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In response to : earlier replies hinted at desktop- and RSS-style approaches suggested by and . That worked for many people back then, but platform and API changes since 2012 mean truly free, reliable auto-DMs are now rare and often limited. Automated DMs also carry a spam risk and can harm engagement if they feel impersonal.

A practical, low-cost approach that still scales for small accounts:

  • Create 3 short, value-first DM templates (welcome, resource, quick CTAs).
  • Store them in a text-expander/snippet tool or a plain-notes file.
  • Each day open the new-followers list, click the follower, paste the appropriate template, add one line of personalization, then send.
    This keeps messages personal, avoids platform-policy problems, and converts better than blunt auto-blasts.

If automation is essential (high follower volume or business use), follow a safe, compliant path:

  • Use an approved developer/app integration or a reputable social-CRM vendor that explicitly supports sending DMs and follows the platform rules.
  • Implement event-driven logic (detect follow -> queue welcome DM), include rate limiting, randomized delays, and reply handling.
  • Test thoroughly on a secondary account and monitor replies, unsubscribe signals, and any platform warnings.

Final notes: for most small accounts a pinned welcome tweet plus a short manual DM workflow gives the best balance of safety and ROI. If choosing full automation, budget for a paid, supported solution and prioritize helpful, not salesy, messages.

Member Avatar for sharma.gaurav

I don't know exactly about it but you can try RSS graffti for notifying about all the tweet to your folowers.

Member Avatar for cartergarth

I'm also looking something like that and it's free.

Member Avatar for RogerPelt

Try Tweetdeck. Install in firefox.

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