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follow-up messages
Free LinkedIn follow-up message templates for after they accept your request or go quiet. Pick one, personalise it and copy it in seconds. No card required.
Follow-up templates you can copy
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Right after they accept
Hi [First name], thanks for connecting. I've been following what [their company] is doing around [common ground], and I'd genuinely like to hear how you're thinking about it. No pressure either way.
Gentle nudge, no guilt
Hi [First name], I know inboxes get busy so no worries at all if the timing's off. I'm still glad to compare notes on [common ground] whenever it's useful to you.
Adding value
Hi [First name], I came across something on [common ground] that made me think of your work at [their company]. Happy to send it over if it's helpful, no strings.
A follow-up works when it feels like a continuation of a real conversation, not a reminder that you want something. The best follow-ups give before they ask: a useful link, an honest observation, a genuine question about their work.
Resist the urge to guilt them for not replying. Lines like 'just bumping this' or 'did you see my message' put the relationship on the back foot. Assume they are busy, make it easy to ignore, and you will get more replies, not fewer.
One good follow-up beats five nags. If a thoughtful message and one gentle nudge get no response, let it rest. Pushing harder rarely changes a no and often closes the door for good.
Quick tips
- Lead with something useful, not a reminder that you are waiting.
- Never guilt-trip a non-reply. Assume they are busy and make it easy to ignore.
- One thoughtful nudge is plenty. Stacking follow-ups hurts your reply rate.
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