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LinkedIn InMail Best Practices - 10 Tips for More Replies
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It’s very much second place when compared to sending a thoughtful LinkedIn message to connect with the person you would like to engage with. “We suggest FIRST trying directLinkedIn messaging and then using InMail to supplement your outreach.” You should use InMail when these 2 conditions are met:
You should use InMail when these 2 conditions are met: “When you see an individual has an open profile; it means that it’s free to send InMails to that individual.” It’s a signal that they prefer this kind of communication.
When you see an individual has an open profile; it means that it’s free to send InMails to that individual. Not because you can save costs, but because this individual has raised their hand saying: “It’s okay to receive InMails.” “It’s a signal that they prefer this kind of communication.” 2. The second criterion for sending InMails is when you send a connection request but fail to get a response from the prospect.
What to consider before sending InMails “WithInMail messagesyou can contact those in your 2nd and 3rd degree networks without sending a connection request.” It’s important to realize that LinkedIn InMails are just another tool that you can use to get in touch with prospects;
We view it as simply another approach you can use for your LinkedIn lead generation strategy. “It’s very much second place when compared to sending a thoughtful LinkedIn message to connect with the person you would like to engage with.” We suggest FIRST trying directLinkedIn messaging and then using InMail to supplement your outreach.
LinkedIn InMails can be a powerful tool for reaching out to your prospects; Albeit, at Salesbread, we use InMails as a supplementary form of lead gen. “We have seen better reply rates from sending thoughtful, personalized LinkedIn connection messages and follow-ups.” LinkedIn mentions that InMails have anaverage response rateof between 18 and 25%.
Instead of just sending an InMail out of the blue, try to warm up your prospects beforehand. “You can do this by commenting on their posts and sharing relevant insights go a long way.” When a prospect gets to know you before your InMail, the chances of them responding will be higher.
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