Automatically Send a Direct Message (DM) to New Followers on Bluesky using Baserow

Send personalized welcome messages to your new Bluesky followers automatically, helping you maintain engagement while saving time.

This workflow monitors your follower list and sends customized direct messages, creating a warm welcome for new connections without manual intervention.

How it works

• Checks your Bluesky followers list daily at 9 AM
• Identifies new followers by comparing against a database
• Extracts the follower's first name when available
• Sends a personalized welcome message with optional link
• Prevents duplicate messages through double-verification
• Maintains a record of sent messages to avoid repetition

Set up steps (10-15 minutes)

1. Create a Bluesky account if you haven't already
2. Generate an app password in your Bluesky settings
3. Enter your Bluesky handle and app password in the "Set Bluesky Credentials" node
4. Set up your database (Baserow, or adapt for Airtable/Google Sheets)
5. Customize your welcome message in the "Create Welcome Message" node
6. Optional: Adjust the regular check time (default: 9 AM)

Features

• Personalized messaging using follower's first name when available
• Database tracking to prevent duplicate messages
• Basic rate limiting protection to stay within API limits
• Customizable welcome message with clickable links
• Ability to handle up to 100 new followers per check

Perfect for creators who want to

• Welcome new followers consistently
• Save time on manual messaging
• Build early engagement with followers
• Share important links or resources
• Maintain a professional presence
• Scale their community management

Suggested enhancements

• Add message templates for different follower types
• Include email/Slack notifications for errors
• Add analytics tracking for message success rates
• Implement dynamic timing based on follower activity
• Create A/B testing for different welcome messages
• Add follower segmentation based on profile data