Guide

Instagram DM lead generation: complete guide

Instagram DMs are where buyers ask about price, availability, and next steps. This guide shows how Stronos Social Inbox AI captures and qualifies those leads for you.

  • 7 day free trial
  • No credit card required
  • $19/mo

What you get

Everything it handles for you

  • Speed wins leads

    Reply in seconds, not hours, so warm prospects stay interested.

  • Intake inside the chat

    Collect details in conversation instead of sending people to a form.

  • Keyword promo funnels

    Pair DM replies with comment LINK campaigns on your launches.

  • Qualify with AI

    Stronos asks follow up questions based on your services and policies.

How it works

Go live in four simple steps

No code and no engineering team. If you can fill out a form, you can set up Stronos.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Sign up in minutes and choose the channels you want Stronos to cover: social, SMS, voice, or all of the above.

  2. 2

    Connect your channels

    Link Instagram, Facebook, your business number, and website chat. Stronos routes each conversation to the right assistant.

  3. 3

    Train your AI

    Add your services, FAQs, policies, and brand voice. Stronos uses it as the source of truth for every reply.

  4. 4

    Go live & review

    Stronos handles routine conversations while you review leads, jump in when needed, and refine over time.

Create your free account

7 day free trial. No credit card required. Plans from $19/mo.

Pricing

Start with Social Inbox AI

Pick one product to start. Add the others whenever you are ready, all in one Stronos account.

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  • Instagram + Facebook DMs
  • Post & reel comment replies
  • Unified social inbox
  • On brand answers from your knowledge base
  • 7 day free trial
  • No credit card required to sign up
  • You only need a credit card after 7 days or when you run out of free usage
  • $10 usage credit included
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Extra usage gets automatic volume discounts.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Still curious? We are happy to help.

  • What should I ask in Instagram DM lead gen?

    Start with name, what they need, timeline, and best contact method. Adjust for your industry.

  • How fast should I reply to Instagram DMs?

    As fast as you can. Stronos replies in seconds, day or night.

  • Should I send leads to a form?

    You do not have to. Stronos collects details right in the DM, so people do not leave Instagram.

  • When does my team take over?

    Stronos hands the chat to your team when a lead is ready or asks for a person.

  • How much does Instagram DM lead generation cost?

    Social Inbox AI costs $19/mo with a 7 day free trial and a $10 usage credit.

Automate Instagram DM lead gen

Create your account, connect Instagram, and add your intake questions.

  • Social Inbox AI
  • 7 day free trial
  • No credit card required
  • $19/mo