Direct Message 101: Understanding DMs On Twitter

If you’ve been using Twitter for any length of time, you’ve likely discovered that the there’s an art to using its direct messages (DMs).

No? Well, there is. And we’re going to share some tips with you. And in the hopes of one day having a spam-free DM folder, please pass these tips along.

First off, a bit of etiquette. We’re assuming you know that only folks whom you are following can respond to your direct message via a direct message of their own.

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