When a follower mentions you in their story, it's the highest form of engagement you can get. If you don't reply immediately, you're leaving money and engagement on the table.
In this guide, we'll show you exactly how to set up an automated story reply using Creatoro.
Why Automate Story Mentions?
- Speed: Instant replies while the follower is still on Instagram.
- Engagement: Shows your audience that you're active and listening.
- Conversions: Perfect for sending links to your latest course, product, or YouTube video.
Step 1: Connect Your Instagram Account
First, log in to your Creatoro Studio and ensure your Instagram Professional account is connected.
Step 1: Dashboard Connection
Step 2: Create a New Automation
Click on the "Automations" tab in the sidebar and select "Create New". Choose the "Story Mention" blueprint from our library.
Step 2: Selecting Blueprint
Step 3: Customize Your Reply
This is where the magic happens. Type out your personalized reply.
Pro-Tip: Use the {first_name} variable to make the reply feel personal!
Step 3: Customizing Message
Step 4: Test and Activate
Click the "Test" button to see exactly how it will look in the DM. Once you're happy, hit "Activate".
Step 4: Activation
What's Next?
Now that you've automated your story mentions, why not try automating your Comment Keywords?