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How to Drive Traffic From Instagram Reels to DMs

Reels get the reach; DMs get the conversion. Here's how to turn reel viewers into conversations instead of losing them to the scroll.

How it works

Step by step

1

Add a clear call to action

Tell viewers exactly what to do — "comment WORD to get the link" — in the caption, on-screen text and voiceover.

2

Set the comment-to-DM trigger

Apply a keyword automation to the reel so commenters instantly receive the promised DM.

3

Deliver value fast

Make the DM lead with the link, offer or answer they came for, then continue the conversation.

Features

More steps

Qualify and capture

Ask a quick question and collect contact details so the reel produces real leads.

Route to the next step

Send buyers to a checkout link and leads to your team or a nurture sequence.

Double down on winners

Use analytics to see which reels drive the most DMs and create more like them.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn reel views into DM conversations?

Add a comment-to-DM keyword and ask viewers to comment it. They get an instant DM and you start a conversation that can convert.

Where should I tell viewers about the keyword?

In the caption, on-screen text and voiceover — the more places you mention it, the more comments and DMs you'll get.

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Written by Tabarak Ur Rehman ChaudhryFounder & CEO, Defuser AI · View profile
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