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LinkedIn connection note examples
See LinkedIn connection note examples under 300 characters, with shorter versions under 200 characters for free accounts.
The short answer
Direct answer
A useful LinkedIn connection note has one specific signal, one relevant proof point, and one low-pressure question. Keep the full note under 300 characters and prepare a version under 200 for free accounts.
Use three parts
Name the person, point to a company detail, and add one compact proof point. Close with one question that gives the other person room to say no.
The examples below are illustrative. The company names, people, dates, and experience are invented; replace them with details you can verify and facts that are true for you.
Sales role
The company, people, dates, and experience in this example are invented.
Message
Maya, Northstar’s June 4 note about in-product invoicing stood out. At Cedarline, I helped a small team explain billing changes to customers. Could we connect so I can ask one question about the sales role?
Shorter version
Maya, Northstar’s June 4 invoicing note stood out. At Cedarline, I explained billing changes to customers. Open to connecting about the sales role?
Customer success role
The company, people, dates, and experience in this example are invented.
Message
Luis, Harborline’s May 12 update says onboarding support is moving into its help center. At Cedarline, I organized customer questions into clearer help pages. Would you be open to connecting about the customer success role?
Shorter version
Luis, Harborline’s May 12 help-center update stood out. At Cedarline, I organized customer questions into clearer pages. Open to connecting about customer success?
Marketing role
The company, people, dates, and experience in this example are invented.
Message
Priya, Juniper’s April 30 post describes a new lifecycle email series for small teams. At Cedarline, I used customer feedback to improve an onboarding email sequence. Could we connect about the marketing role?
Shorter version
Priya, Juniper’s April 30 lifecycle post stood out. At Cedarline, I used customer feedback to improve onboarding emails. Could we connect?
Trim without losing the point
Keep the hook, the proof point, and the question. Remove a second accomplishment, a long introduction, and any sign-off. Check the shorter version too; the same rules apply.
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