First Message Rules

What to avoid in your first iMessage to prevent spam filtering

Do NOT include in your first message

  • Currency symbols ($499, $4k)
  • Links or URLs
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses

After they reply, restrictions are lifted

Once a two-way conversation is established, you can send links, pricing, and anything else.

Cheat Sheet

DO: Ask a question, use their first name, keep it short (2-3 lines), use line breaks.

DON’T: Include dollar amounts, drop a link, include phone numbers/emails, send a wall of text.