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      LinkedIn's New Connection Limits for Non-Premium Users

      A recent update from LinkedIn has shifted personalized invites to a premium feature, providing non-premium members a limited number of monthly invites. This article provides guidance for recommendations for maximizing your outreach.


      Key Changes from LinkedIn:

      1. Personalized Invites Are Now Premium: LinkedIn's personalized invites have become a premium feature.
      2. Monthly Limit for Non-Premium Users: If you don't have a premium subscription, you may now have a monthly cap on connection requests. You can't "add a note" to more than 10 Connection Requests a MONTH.
      3. Prompts to Upgrade: When non-premium users exceed their connection request limit, any attempt to send additional requests with personalized notes will result in a pop-up prompt to upgrade.

      🔥 New Feature Alert 🔥

      Bypass personalized Connection Request Limit: We have activated a new feature, "Bypass Personalization Limit." When this is on, connection requests will be sent without a personalized message until you have a new allocation of Connection Requests. This toggle is accessible in your Account Limits.

       

      10 Recommendations for Users:

      1. Continue Sending Requests: Use the this toggle or remove Connection Request messages if you are non-premium users.
      2. Be Strategic with Your Requests: It's more crucial than ever to be selective about whom you send connection requests to. Prioritize essential campaigns or individuals and consider running other campaigns without connection requests.
      3. Follow Ups Become More Valuable Than Connections: Simply getting connected is not going to be enough. You need to a well defined follow up plan that you can execute. Buzz makes it simple to manage and execute your outbound strategy and continue to track and followup with people in your pipeline.
      4. Focus on the Follow Up: Follow ups have always been critical. Now that you need to be more selective about attaching a message to connection requests, its important to ensure that you have a quality follow up workflow and your using Buzz to make manageable records for your contacts.
      5. Add Email, Calling & SMS to Your Strategy:
        These channels are now even more critical for comprehensive engagement strategies.
        • Comprehensive Engagement: Diversify your outreach by integrating email and calling. Relying solely on one platform or method can limit potential interactions.
        • Alternative Communication Channels: Using Email and Buzz Dialer & SMS ensures you can reach your prospects wherever they are most responsive.
      6. First-degree Connection Retargeting: A useful tactic for re-engaging those already in your network.
          • Strengthen Bonds: Engage with connections you've already established to fortify those professional relationships.
          • Opportunities for Warm Introductions: Existing connections can introduce you to other professionals, providing a personal touch that cold outreach might lack.
      7. Target Through Events and Groups: Utilize Event and Group targeting to reach a broader audience and move directly to the send message step.
        • Expanded Reach: Events and groups offer a concentrated audience that's aligned with specific industries or interests.
        • Relevance: Targeting through these means ensures your outreach is timely and pertinent, increasing the chances of positive engagement.
        • Send Messages Immediately: You do not need to be connected to send messages to Event Attendees and Group members.

      8. Building Authentic Relationships

        • A single connection request or message might be forgotten amidst the daily digital noise. Regular follow-ups, on the other hand, demonstrate genuine interest and commitment.
        • Through consistent engagement, you can develop trust and rapport, which are foundational for long-term partnerships.
        • Pro Tip: Ensure you're follow ups are timely and provide value to your prospect. 
        • Use AI Messages to foster deeper relationships in your follow ups.
      9. Upgrade for More Features: You might be in considering an upgrade to a premium LinkedIn account due to this change. Upgrading provides more flexibility with personalized messaging, additional filtering capabilities, and inMails. 
      10. Approval Steps for Quality Control: Introduce "Approval Steps" to establish tasks and filter out unsuitable prospects before sending connection requests.
        • Filter Out Unsuitable Prospects: By introducing a layer of review, you can ensure that you're reaching out to the most promising leads, optimizing your efforts and resources.

        Our team is here to help. For any further inquiries or support regarding this update, feel free to contact our support team.