How to Write Follow Up LinkedIn Messages[21 Free Templates]

This blog is for you…

If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen, wondering how to craft the perfect follow-up message.

Or, if you find yourself using the same old phrases like “Just checking in” for every follow-up.

Then this blog is exactly what you need.

I’ve spent the last 5 years consulting clients on how to boost response rates through cold outreach.

In this blog, I’m sharing crucial insights I’ve learned over the years, along with 15 ready-to-use templates.

Today, I’ll cover:

If you wonder, “Why should I follow up?”

Well, because our data shows that 65% of your prospects reply after 3 follow ups.

Yet, many people skip follow-ups—even when they can be automated.

Let me show you how!

Why Should You Follow-Up on LinkedIn?

Following up on LinkedIn isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s a strategic move to grow your professional network. I’ve even seen people offer a pair of brand new AirPods if the prospect replies—and it works. Here’s why:

1. Strengthen Connections

A follow-up shows you’re committed to building a long-term relationship. It shows you are ready to put in the effort to know the prospect.

2. Stay Top of Mind

Tbh, I get 10-20 DMs every day, and I never open any chat with just 1 unread message. I only click on those with 2 or more unread messages.

And this is exactly how most prospects do.

Your first message can easily get lost. But a well-timed follow-up ensures you stay on your connections’ radar.

3. Maintain Momentum

If you’ve had a great conversation with someone at an offline event, following up helps keep that momentum alive and opens the door for new opportunities.

4. Show Professionalism

Regular follow-ups demonstrate your dedication and help build trust with your connections. I’d say following up twice a week is a great start.

5. Enhance Your Brand

Thoughtful follow-ups position you as a proactive, reliable professional, boosting your personal brand.

While you are at it, make sure to note the following…

5 Tips To Write A Good Follow-Up LinkedIn Message

1️⃣ Use the recipient’s first name

This helps maintain a friendly and personable tone while remaining professional. 😊

Example: "Hi Sarah, I hope you're doing well!"

2️⃣ Start by thanking them for their time and conversation

It leaves a positive impact.

Example: "Thanks again for chatting with me earlier today!"

3️⃣ Remind them of who you are

Reference a specific detail from your last conversation.

Example: "It was great talking to you after your presentation on SEO at the Marketing Summit last week."

4️⃣ Keep it short and clear.

Research shows emails of 75-100 words work best.

Example: "I wanted to quickly follow up on our conversation about collaborating on your upcoming project."

5️⃣ Be clear about next steps

Suggest a couple of dates for a meeting.

Let them know it’s okay to say no if now’s not a good time.

Example: "If you’re free, could we set up a call next Tuesday or Thursday? If now’s not a good time, no worries at all!"

21 Free Follow up LinkedIn Message Templates

Here are 21 follow-up message templates that you can use:

Case 1: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message After No Response

Case 2: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message to Recruiters

Case 3: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message After Networking

Case 4: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message on a Podcast Invite

Case 5: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message on a free resource

Case 6: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message for a survey

Case 7: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message for webinar attendee

Bonus: Follow-Up LinkedIn Message after a cold call

At first, sending follow-up messages feels simple. You send one here, another there, and it works fine.

But then you try to scale—sending dozens or even hundreds of messages.

And that’s when things get tricky.

Suddenly, it’s chaos.

Keeping track of who to message next feels impossible.
You’re copying, pasting, and juggling spreadsheets.
Worse, you start missing people.
Your messages feel rushed and robotic.

It’s frustrating and overwhelming and makes scaling your outreach a nightmare.

The Solution is…

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To automate follow-up.

How To Automate Follow Up Messages

I use SalesRobot.

SalesRobot is a LinkedIn and email automation that helps SDRs, marketing agencies, and sales teams automate all the boring tasks such as sending a connection request, writing a message, following up, and more.

You don’t need to worry about writing follow-ups or doing the heavy lifting. SalesRobot’s AI takes care of the whole campaign, from sending connection requests to nurturing leads and getting prospects to book calls with you.

All you have to do is show up to the call and close the deal.

Here’s how:

1. Set Up Your Campaign

2. Create Follow-Up Sequences

Either create from scratch or use our AI to create a follow up sequence.

3 Ways to create a sequence in SalesRobot

3. Plan a series of follow-up messages to send in case of no reply

Follow-up messages to send automatically

And run the campaign.

4. Go to campaign dashboard, click on the 3 dots, and select “AI Reply Prompt”

5. Select an available prompt

And that’s it, you’re all set!

You can even generate a full SOP that defines exactly how you want your messages to sound.

Want to learn more? Just shoot me an email at saurav [at] salesrobot [dot] co.

With SalesRobot, you get more done in less time—no more stress, no more missed opportunities.

It’s the easiest way to stay on top of your outreach.

Conclusion

Most prospects won’t reply to your first message.

In fact, it’s common for outreach efforts to initially go unnoticed or be forgotten amid the noise of busy inboxes and notifications.

However, persistence is key, and the way you follow up can make all the difference.

So, make sure to follow up at least 3 times and use the templates shared above.

Each follow up provides an opportunity to engage, refine your message, and show that you're genuinely invested in connecting.

And If it gets frustrating or time-consuming to keep following up, use SalesRobot.

SalesRobot can fix this.

With SalesRobot, you can:

Automate your follow-ups and never miss an opportunity.
Personalize messages at scale, ensuring each prospect feels valued.
Save time by eliminating the need for manual outreach, letting you focus on high-value activities.

Boost your response rates by delivering the right message to the right person at the right time.

It works for both LinkedIn and email.

Over 3,700 customers have found it effective.

If interested, take the 14 day free trial and try the tool on your own.

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