Instagram direct messages are one of the most important features on the platform! They are great tools to help you meet new people and network, get your questions answered, share your posts or information about your products and services, and to simply build your online community. In this blog post, I am sharing some of my favorite direct message ideas! Keep on reading to learn more. 

#1 An introduction message can be a great direct message to send to a follower to introduce  yourself and begin to create an online community. You can simply send a hello and introduce yourself with your name and your purpose. 

#2 Asking a question to your audience about their account, post, life, or even about a relevant topic! It’s a great way to start a conversation and get to know your following and community. A great question could be to ask someone their favorite 

#3 Sharing a post to different people via Instagram direct messages can be a great way to connect with your audience to grow your brand and increase your online engagement. 

#4 Invite people to collaborate with you on Instagram! This could be a great way to create something with one of your followers or another brand and post about it. 

#5 Engage in events like Instagram lives and giveaways. This is another great opportunity to connect with specific brands and create something fun for your brand and audience.

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