How to Write LinkedIn Messages That Get Replies

Most LinkedIn messages get ignored because they are generic. Here is a formula that gets replies — and how to write one in seconds with AI.

Most LinkedIn messages are ignored for the same reason: they are generic, all about the sender, and ask for too much. A message that gets a reply is short, specific to the person, and easy to say yes to. Here is a simple formula, plus how to write one fast on your phone.

A formula that gets replies

1. 1Open with something specific to them — a post, a role, a shared interest.
2. 2Say why you are reaching out in one honest sentence.
3. 3Make a small, clear ask (a quick question or a 15-minute chat).
4. 4Keep it short — three to four lines total.

Get the tone right

LinkedIn sits between formal and friendly. Write your draft, then use a professional or friendly tone change so it sounds warm but credible — not stiff, not salesy. A grammar pass removes the typos that make outreach look careless.

Reaching out across languages

Connecting with someone who works in another language? Translate your message before sending so it reads naturally to them. It is a small touch that stands out.

The bottom line: personalization and brevity win on LinkedIn, and an AI keyboard helps you do both quickly. For work email, see how to write professional emails faster on Android.