The main reasons you want to use an auto direct message on Twitter is because it’s automatic (you don’t have to do anything other than set it up) and it’s the easiest way to send your first message to your new followers.

An automatic direct message is a great way to say thank you for following and to tell your new follower a few things about yourself.

Or, you can use it to sell whatever you’re offering. But that’s not a good idea, even though it seems that most people on Twitter are using auto direct messages in order to sell.

I’ve written that Twitter direct messages is a waste of time, but I’m not so sure anymore.

I have tried many different direct messages on Twitter, but I’ve found only one that really works.

This one:

Thanks for following! I can help with blogging, social media & more. I will reply! I’m also on http://facebook.com/jens.petter.berget

The reason I know that it works, is because people are contacting me. They’re saying hi, asking me questions, and sending me personal information – not the general stuff.

Let me know what you are doing. Are you using auto direct messages? If you are, what does it say?

I’m not sure if I’m right about this, but I don’t think that there’s a way to filter direct messages in Twitter.

Hence.

I never use direct messages, I have, but not anymore.

The reason I stopped, is that the messages I receive are close to all, either automated or spam.

Just read the last 10 direct messages I have received:

#1 – Hey Thanks for Following Me! Many More Tips on My Blog (link) or on FB (link)

#2 – Multiply your follow count FAST! (link)

#3 – Thanks for the Follow. Please check out Newbie Rewards. 1000s of ebooks, videos courses and more. Free Memberships (link)

#4 – Were is the love. Please download this free app because its a win win for both of us. (link)

#5 – Hey, I’ve been using Digsby and thought you would find it very useful. Check out the demo video: (link)

#6 – Twitter Software, Mac or PC, Auto Tweet or Reply, Mass Follow/Unfollow, Proxy Support, Niche Marketing, It does it all! (link)

#7 – Twitter Software, Mac or PC, Auto Tweet or Reply, Mass Follow/Unfollow, Proxy Support, Niche Marketing, It does it all! (link)

#8 – If you’re one of those that says ‘Just Say No To Another Juice Company’ – (link)

#9 – Guys buy in total safety!!! (link)

#10 – Thx for following! Stop by for good cheer. Can I help you achieve? Smokers, have you seen the cleaner cigarette? Go to, (link)

And it continues, the messages never stops.

It takes forever to read all new direct messages, and when 99% of them are not interesting, then I don’t think I have any choice but to not read them at all.

That’s until I find a way to deal with them, filter them, or stop spam and automated (boring) messages.

What about you, are you using direct messages on Twitter?