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Connection Request Strategy

A deliberate approach to LinkedIn connection requests that maximizes acceptance rates through personalization and timing.

What is a Connection Request Strategy?

A connection request strategy is the systematic approach to how, when, and why you send LinkedIn connection requests. It goes beyond writing a witty note , it encompasses targeting, timing, warming, and the note itself.

Why Connection Requests Matter

The connection request is the gatekeeper of LinkedIn outbound. If it gets rejected, your outreach dies before it starts. Average acceptance rates range from 20-40% for cold requests, but a well-executed strategy can push this above 60%.

Anatomy of a High-Converting Connection Request

1. Targeting (Before You Click "Connect")

• Is this person a decision-maker?
• Have they been active on LinkedIn recently?
• Is there a mutual connection or shared context?

2. Warming (Before You Send the Request)

• Engage with their content 1-2 times
• View their profile (they will see the notification)

3. The Note (300 Characters Max)

• Reference something specific (their company, content, or role)
• No pitch. No links. No company description.
• Ask nothing. Simply state why you are connecting.

// CONNECTION REQUEST EXAMPLES

bad: "Hi! I run a lead gen agency and would love to connect and share how I can help your company grow."

good: "Hey [name], saw your post on scaling engineering teams , resonated with what I see across B2B SaaS. Would be great to connect."

difference: the good one is about them, not you

I write every connection request individually. No templates. No merge tags. Each one references something specific about the prospect, which is why my acceptance rates consistently exceed 55%.