Writer's Guide To Twitter > Twitter Etiquette > Someone just started following me! Is it ok if I send them a DM?
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If it's a personal DM (direct message) written specifically for that person, sure.
If it's basically a "hey, thanks for following me! check out my website at xxxx," then I strongly advise NO.
Why? Because it can be interpreted as a bit obnoxious and spammy. The person just started following you so likely already knows about your website.
Last updated on March 22, 2011 by Debbie Ridpath Ohi