Get Connected (On LinkedIn)

Get connected more effectively on LinkedIn in 2025 using proven, research-backed strategies from Pitch121’s latest A/B testing and campaign data.

Get Connected
(On LinkedIn)

The Pitch121 Research Report 2025

Why Getting Connected on LinkedIn Is Getting Harder

LinkedIn has made it harder to get connected on LinkedIn—especially if you’re not paying. This section explains what’s changed and why we decided to dig into what really works in 2025.

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What Actually Gets People to Accept Your Invite

We tested hundreds of connection requests. The result? Short, relevant messages work. Salesy or generic ones don’t. This section shows which messages get ignored—and which spark replies.

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Your Profile May Be Costing You Connections

If your headline sounds too salesy, people are less likely to connect. This section explains how your profile—especially your headline—affects your success on LinkedIn.

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Appendix: How We Collected the Data

Here’s where we show how the tests were run, who we surveyed, and where the stats come from—so you can trust what you’re reading.

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