Write COLD DM like this and get clients easily
Hello,
This is Mahmudul Hasan, working as a Co-Founder & CEO of Panze - UX Design Studio (https://panze.co/) & Slashit App (https://www.slashit.app/)
Beside this I am leading 1 Design Community & 1 Founder Community. I noticed most people send Cold DMs like this:
“Hi, I’m a UX designer. I can improve your website. Let me know if you want to talk.”
And get… nothing.
Long or generic messages are hard to reply to.
Here’s a simple 3 step way we use at Panze - UX Design Studio:
- Compliment or notice their work – show you actually looked at what they do.
- Show how you can help in 1 line – short and clear.
- End with a simple question – easy to answer with yes or no.
Example:
“Hey Sarah,
I saw your new dashboard for the {{client app name}}. The layout looks good, but some flows could be smoother. I help teams improve UX so users complete tasks faster. Are you open to a quick review of your flows?”
Short. Clear. People reply.
I’ve tried this on dozens of prospects. DMs like this get 3x more responses than long, generic messages.
Stop explaining everything in your first DM. Try this formula: compliment, help, ask. That’s it.
What do you think?
Do you have any other strategy you used and get results, share in comment. I will try 1 🙌
This works because it respects the other person’s time. I’ve seen the same thing — short, specific messages get replies, long explanations don’t. Compliment + clarity + simple question is a solid formula.
Lets tyr this too!
Create cold DMs that build trust, highlight real value, spark curiosity, and end with a simple call-to-action to start conversations and win clients.
Would this same kind of DM work for me? I have a SaaS product. Will old dming like this work for getting customers for my SaaS?
Great advice. The key differentiator here is proving you've actually looked at their work. Customization beats automation every time. Definitely going to try this 3-step formula!
This is solid. The biggest win here is reducing friction for the other person.
One thing I’ve also seen work well is referencing a specific outcome (revenue, signups, no-shows, conversions) instead of a general improvement.
Compliment → outcome → yes/no question keeps it easy to reply to.
Generic DMs fail because they give people work to do.
Yes - there is another way: ask for help or for opinion. Know eachother - and then mayyybe tell what you are doing. Trust first - business next.
This is really practical advice. Thanks for sharing a clear framework. Definitely trying this one 🙌
Would love to know the update ❤️
Love this! simple, actionable, and actually reply-friendly. Compliment, help, ask is gold. 👍
Yup ❤️