COLD DM GUIDE
1/ Here are some major red flags. Don't do them.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Can we have a chat <but I won't say why>?"
"I'm building this new product, which is better than current competitors <but I won't say why>"
"I can't write it here"
1/ Here are some major red flags. Don't do them.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Can we have a chat <but I won't say why>?"
"I'm building this new product, which is better than current competitors <but I won't say why>"
"I can't write it here"
2/ If your message could have been sent to someone else without any change other than the name, it's spam.
3/ If your message is more about you than about the recipient, it's spam.
4/ If your message asks for a sign-up, provide evidence it will be painless.
5/ If your message asks for a chat, make sure that the following options are ALL mentioned:
- now
- a few options in the future
- at the recipient's preference
- we can keep it via text
- it's okay if no time
- now
- a few options in the future
- at the recipient's preference
- we can keep it via text
- it's okay if no time
6/ If your message asks for help, provide evidence that you have a reputation for using help well.
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