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Write a LinkedIn DM After a Connection Is Accepted

Draft a first LinkedIn DM under 100 words that starts a conversation without pitching immediately.

About this prompt

This prompt writes a first LinkedIn DM to send after a connection is accepted — under 100 words, conversational in tone, asking a genuine question rather than pitching a product. Use it when building a LinkedIn-based outbound motion and you want the first message to start a relationship rather than trigger an 'unconnect.'The first DM after a connection is accepted determines whether the relationship moves forward or stalls permanently. This prompt takes your [context for connecting], what you might help with, and your [product category] and generates a short message that acknowledges the connection, introduces a relevant context without pitching, and asks a single question designed to start a real conversation. The tone options allow you to calibrate between formal and informal depending on the industry and the prospect's content style. Use this over a generic follow-up template when you need messages that read as human rather than automated. Tip: the question at the end of the DM is the highest-leverage element — an open-ended question tied to something in their recent content or profile generates replies; a question about their interest in your product generates silence.

The prompt

Write a LinkedIn DM to [PERSON] after they accepted my connection. Context: - Why I connected: [REASON] - What I might help with: [VALUE] - Goal: Start a conversation Rules: - Under 100 words - Don'
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Variables to replace

PERSON|REASON|VALUE|SELECT

How to run it

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  2. Replace the variables — swap each bracketed token for your deal's specifics. The variables list above explains every field.
  3. Make it yours — run it, keep what's strong, and tighten your inputs on the next pass. The prompt improves with your context.

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StageProspecting
SeatSDR, BDR, AE
DifficultyBasic
Time to valueQuick Win (under 10 min)
Works withAI-Agnostic
CategoryOutreach & Messaging
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