How to Reply to Comments & DMs (Tone, Timeline, Templates)

🎯 Objective:

To ensure consistent, timely, and on-brand communication across all social media comments and DMs — building engagement, trust, and support responsiveness for Cashkr.


👥 Roles & Responsibilities:

Role

Responsibility

Social Media Executive

Monitors, replies, and escalates comments & DMs across platforms daily

Marketing Manager

Approves response templates, handles sensitive escalations


✅ Platforms Covered:

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • Threads

  • LinkedIn

  • Twitter (X)

  • YouTube


📅 Step-by-Step Process:


✅ Step 1: Daily Monitoring Schedule

Task

Frequency

Check comments & DMs

3 times daily (Morning, Afternoon, EOD)

Log queries requiring escalation

As they occur

Respond to all eligible comments/DMs

Within 6–12 hours

✅ Step 2: Reply Tone & Brand Voice

Guideline

Notes

Tone

Friendly, witty, human

Style

Short, casual, clear

Grammar

No typos, use emojis appropriately

Brand Voice

Helpful, cheerful, transparent

Avoid

Sarcasm, hard selling, robotic replies, long wait times

✅ Step 3: Types of Interactions & Templates

🛒 1. Lead/Interest Comment

User: “How much will I get for my iPhone 12?”
Reply:
📲 “Hey! Tap the link in bio or DM us your phone model for a quick quote 💬”

🎁 2. Coupon / Bonus Related

User: “Is the Holi bonus still on?”
Reply:
“Absolutely! 🎉 Tap the link in bio and apply your offer before [date]!”

❓ 3. Process or Policy Question

User: “Do you guys pick up from Nagpur?”
Reply:
“Yes! We’re live in Nagpur. Just select your device on the app and schedule a pickup 📦”

🙌 4. Thank You / Positive Review

User: “Loved your service. Got paid in 10 mins!”
Reply:
“You just made our day! Thanks for trusting Cashkr ❤️💸”

😡 5. Complaint / Issue

User: “Still waiting for my payment 😡”
Reply (Public):
“Hey! So sorry to hear that — please DM us your order ID and we’ll fix this ASAP.”
Then move to DM.
DM Template:
“Hi [Name], we’re checking this right away. Please allow us a few minutes and we’ll update you here. 🙏”

😆 6. Fun / Meme Replies

User: “This is so relatable 😂”
Reply:
“We feel you! Old phones deserve better endings, right? 😅📱”

📢 7. Referral / Campaign

User: “How can I refer friends?”
Reply:
“Easy! Go to your Cashkr app > Refer & Earn section and start sharing 🎁 Both of you get rewards!”

✅ Step 4: Escalation Protocol

Case Type

Action

Refunds, Payment Delays, Escalations

Escalate to CX team or log ticket on CXGenie

Sensitive topics (legal, fake news, media queries)

Inform Marketing Manager immediately

Irate users

Move to DM and de-escalate using empathy first

✅ Step 5: Monthly Log & Learning

  • Maintain a Comment/DM log (optional)

  • Track:

    • Common questions

    • Viral/repeat comment types

    • Tone adjustments needed

    • Any missed opportunities or complaints


✅ Do’s & Don’ts

✅ DO

❌ DON’T

Use emojis and friendly tone

Copy-paste without personalization

Keep answers short & actionable

Leave queries unread or ignored

Escalate genuine complaints

Argue or defend in public

Reply in brand voice

Sound robotic or overly formal


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