How to reply to someone asking for a recommendation
Updated · ThreeCommas
Short answer
When someone asks for a recommendation, answer their question first, give one useful tip they can use whatever they choose, then mention your business once and say it's yours. Keep it short, match the platform's tone, and don't paste the same reply twice.
The structure
1. Direct answer. 2. One practical tip. 3. Disclosure and a one-line mention. 4. An open offer to help.
Template for Reddit and forums
"For a team your size, look for [criteria]. Watch out for [common pitfall]. I run [business], which does [one line], so I'm biased, but [honest note]. Happy to answer anything."
Template for X, Threads and Bluesky
"[One-line answer.] I run [business], which does exactly this. Happy to help either way."
Questions
Should I DM people instead?
Reply in public unless they asked for DMs. Unsolicited DMs feel like cold outreach and break many communities' rules.
Does ThreeCommas write replies for me?
Yes. Each lead comes with a draft that follows this structure. You edit and post it yourself.