COMMUNITY · THE YELL SOCIAL GLOSSARY
Direct message (DM).
A message sent through a platform’s private messaging interface to a person or group. It is separate from a public comment thread, though platform and account access rules still apply.
A simple example
A customer sends an order question through a brand’s social inbox.
Put it into practice
Move sensitive service details into an appropriate support channel and avoid requesting passwords or payment information.
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