How to send a message to someone in linkedin?

To send a message to someone in LinkedIn, you need to connect with them first. Once connected, you can easily send messages to each other through LinkedIn’s messaging feature.

Connecting with someone on LinkedIn

There are a few ways to connect with someone on LinkedIn:

• Search for their profile using the search bar at the top of LinkedIn’s homepage. Type in their name or email address and click on their profile when it appears in the search results.
• Go to their profile page directly by entering their customized LinkedIn URL in your browser (usually linkedin.com/in/theirname).
• If you already have their contact info imported from your email or phone contacts, you may see them pop up as a suggested connection on LinkedIn.

Once you’re on their profile page, click the “Connect” button near the top right. This will send them a connection request.

There are two options when sending a connection request:

• Select “Add a note” if you want to include a custom message explaining why you want to connect.
• Or just select “Connect” to send the request without a note.

The person will receive your request and can choose to accept or ignore it. If they accept, you are now connected on LinkedIn.

Sending someone a message on LinkedIn

Once connected with someone, you can send them messages through LinkedIn anytime. Here’s how:

1. Go to their profile page.
2. Click the “Message” button near the top right of their profile (on desktop) or the “Send message” button on their profile page (on mobile).
3. This will open up a messaging window where you can type your message.
4. Write your message and click “Send”.

You can also start a new message thread with someone by:

• Going to the My Network page.
• Clicking the arrow next to the person’s name.
• Selecting “Send message” from the dropdown menu.

A few things to keep in mind when messaging someone:

• Double check that you have the right person before sending the message.
• Personalize the message by referring to their name, company, profile, etc.
• Be clear and concise about your reason for reaching out.
• Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Avoid overly casual language.
• Don’t make inappropriate requests or proposals.
• Thank them for their time if appropriate.

Replying to LinkedIn messages

When someone sends you message on LinkedIn, you’ll get a notification at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Here’s how to reply:

1. Click on the notification or go to the My Network page.
2. Find the message thread and click on it to open.
3. At the bottom of message window, type your reply in the text box.
4. Click the “Send” button when ready to reply.

You can continue replying within the message thread as many times as needed to have a conversation.

Some tips for replying to LinkedIn messages:

• Respond in a timely manner, within 24-48 hours if possible.
• Thank them for reaching out if appropriate.
• Answer any questions or requests directly.
• Ask clarifying questions if their initial message is unclear.
• Keep responses professional in tone.
• Proofread for typos before hitting send.
• Close the loop by recapping any next steps or action items.

Starting a group conversation in LinkedIn messaging

In addition to one-on-one conversations, you can message multiple LinkedIn connections at once by starting a group conversation.

Here’s how to start a group conversation:

1. Go to your My Network page.
2. Select up to 50 people to message by checking the box next to their name.
3. Click the “Message” button at the top.
4. Type your message in the text box and click “Send”.

This will start a group message that all recipients can reply to. Everyone will see the full conversation string.

Tips for group conversations:

• Avoid mass messaging large groups for spam purposes.
• Keep the recipient list focused on people who know each other or share professional interests.
• State your purpose clearly upfront.
• Make sure the topic is relevant for everyone.
• Follow up one-on-one if needed for more private discussions.

Setting your messaging preferences

You can control who can message you on LinkedIn by adjusting your preferences:

1. Click on your profile picture in the top right and select “Settings & Privacy”.
2. Go to “Communications” in the left sidebar.
3. Under “Message preferences”, choose who can send you messages.
4. Select “Only people you follow” or “Anyone on LinkedIn” depending on your preference.
5. Click “Save” at the bottom.

You can also message new connections first before they can message you back by selecting this option.

Additional messaging settings you can adjust:

• Email notifications when you receive a new message.
• Unlinking your phone number from messages.
• Enabling read receipts.

Configuring your preferences appropriately allows you to control your LinkedIn messaging experience.

Using LinkedIn messages effectively

Here are some final tips for using LinkedIn messaging effectively:

• Send thoughtful, personalized messages instead of spamming connections.
• Reply promptly to maintain a good networking rapport.
• Surface messages you want to follow up on by starring them.
• Use the “Attach file” option to share documents securely.
• Check LinkedIn messages regularly so opportunities don’t slip through the cracks.
• Enable notifications so you never miss an important message.
• Leverage messaging to build relationships, share ideas, and open doors.

With a few simple clicks, you can send messages that meaningfully engage your professional network on LinkedIn. Follow these best practices to start conversations that spark productive connections.