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    dm-outreach

    Draft Instagram DMs for qualified leads.

    By @visualdeptcreative
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    SKILL.md
    # SKILL.md - DM Outreach
    
    ## Purpose
    Draft Instagram DMs for qualified leads. Ben sends manually.
    
    ## Model to Use
    **sonnet** for drafting (quality matters)
    
    ## IMPORTANT: Skynet Does NOT Send DMs
    
    Skynet only:
    1. Drafts personalized DMs
    2. Saves drafts to file
    3. Provides Instagram profile links
    4. Ben manually sends via Instagram app
    
    **Why:** Instagram detects automation and bans accounts.
    
    ## DM Strategy
    
    ### Week 1 (Feb 4-9): Heavy DMs
    - 25-35 DMs per day
    - Focus on Priority A leads first
    - Morning batch + afternoon batch
    
    ### Week 2+: Maintenance
    - 15-25 DMs per day
    - Mix new leads + follow-ups
    
    ## DM Templates
    
    ### First Touch (Short)
    ```
    Hey {{name}}! 
    
    Your products look great but noticed {{visual_issue}} on your product pages.
    
    I help {{niche}} brands upgrade their visuals in 72h using existing photos.
    
    Want a quick 60-sec audit of your {{product}} page?
    ```
    
    ### First Touch (Specific)
    ```
    Hey {{name}}!
    
    Just checked {{brand_name}} — love the {{product}}.
    
    A cleaner hero image + consistent gallery would really make it pop. I can show you what that'd look like with a free 1-image concept.
    
    Interested?
    ```
    
    ### Follow-up (Day 3)
    ```
    Hey {{name}} — circling back!
    
    Still happy to do that quick visual audit for {{brand_name}} if you're interested. Takes me 60 seconds to record. 🎥
    ```
    
    ### Follow-up (Day 7 - Last)
    ```
    Last ping! If product visuals aren't a focus right now, totally get it.
    
    If you have a launch coming up and need quick turnaround, I'm here. ✌️
    ```
    
    ## Output Format
    
    Save to workspace/dm-drafts-YYYY-MM-DD.csv:
    ```csv
    ig_handle,brand_name,dm_text,dm_type,profile_link
    @brandname,Brand Name,"Hey...",first_touch,https://instagram.com/brandname
    ```
    
    ## Batching
    - Draft 10-15 DMs at a time
    - Group by niche for efficiency
    - Save all drafts before moving on
    
    ## Quality Rules
    - Max 50 words
    - Conversational tone (not salesy)
    - One clear CTA
    - No links in first DM (Instagram flags)
    - No "I" at the start
    - Use emojis sparingly (1-2 max)