Including a personalized message with your connection request dramatically increases the chances that the other member accepts it. It signals that you have actually looked at their profile and have a genuine reason for connecting, which sets the tone for a real business relationship from the very first interaction.
Why Your Message Matters
Business owners on Alignable are approached constantly. A generic connection request with no message looks like noise. A short, genuine note that explains why you want to connect stands out because it shows you are interested in them specifically, not just growing your connection count. Members who include a personalized message see significantly higher acceptance rates than those who do not.
This is also your first impression. If your message reads like a sales pitch, most members will decline. If it reads like a real person who wants to build a relationship, they will be far more likely to say yes.
How to Send a Connection Request With a Message
- Click the Connect button on the member's profile.
- A message field will appear.
- Paid members will see a suggested message from Allie, Alignable's AI assistant, which scans both profiles for shared interests and potential synergy. You can send Allie's suggestion as-is, edit it, or choose to write your own.
- Free members can type their own message directly.
- Click Send to submit your connection request.
Tips for Writing a Great Connection Message
Whether you use Allie's suggestion or write your own, the best connection messages are short, genuine, and specific. Mention something you noticed on their profile, explain why you think there is potential for a real connection, and invite a conversation rather than pitching a product or service. The goal is to open a door, not close a sale.
Allie and AI tools are extremely helpful for getting started, but always proofread the message and rewrite it in your own voice before sending. The person on the other end should feel like they are hearing from you, not a bot.
And if you cannot take 30 seconds to craft a message to a potential connection, ideal customer, or ideal partner, it may be time to rethink why you are sending that request 😉.