- BY Jennifer
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If you’re not using LinkedIn much because you’re unsure what to do — you’re not alone.
You don’t need to post daily.
You don’t need to perform.
You don’t need to be loud.
You need simple, intentional actions that build real relationships.
Here are 24 ways to network on LinkedIn without feeling awkward:
Start With Your Existing Clients
1. Connect with current clients
A pre-existing relationship makes this easy.
2. Connect with past clients
They already know, like and trust you.
3. Follow their company pages
Stay updated on news and developments.
4. Like their posts
Support their visibility.
5. Leave thoughtful comments on their posts
Show genuine interest.
6. Share their posts when relevant
Amplify their message.
7. Look for collaboration opportunities in their updates
Expansion, hiring, partnerships?
8. Tag them in relevant posts using @theirname
Stay visible in a natural way.
9. Introduce them to someone helpful in your network
Be a connector.
10. Endorse their relevant skills
Simple and appreciated.
11. Write them a recommendation
Strong trust builder.
12. Review who they are connected to
Engage with mutual connections where relevant.
Expand Your Network Strategically
13. Join relevant LinkedIn groups
Engage with people leaving thoughtful posts or comments.
14. Use the search bar intentionally
Search by location, role, industry or company size.
15. Focus on your ideal client profile
Be clear about who you want more of in your feed.
16. Review “People You May Know”
Look for alignment and mutual connections.
17. Check “Who’s Viewed Your Profile”
They’re already curious — start a conversation.
18. Add LinkedIn to your email signature
Make connecting easy.
Natural Engagement Triggers
19. Personalise connection requests
Reference something specific from their profile or posts.
20. Send a thank-you message when someone accepts your request
Simple. Polite. Memorable.
21. Congratulate job changes or promotions
A personal note stands out.
22. Reply to everyone who comments on your posts
Engagement should never go unnoticed.
23. Thank people who endorse or recommend you
Keep communication flowing.
24. Comment thoughtfully on articles your connections publish
Add insight — not “Great post!”
LinkedIn thrives on conversations and community — not grand announcements.
When you engage consistently and strategically:
Your visibility improves
Your feed becomes more relevant
Your positioning strengthens
Conversations increase
Opportunities follow
And most importantly — it doesn’t feel awkward. It feels natural.
Now tell me — which of these 24 are you already doing?
Bio:
Hi, I’m Jen — The LinkedIn Lead Jen 😉
I’m the LinkedIn strategist and mentor for driven midlife women in business who are ready to move beyond unpredictable word of mouth and marketing that feels messy, draining, or simply not worth the effort.
I help you generate five qualified leads a week from LinkedIn in as little as 30 minutes a day — using a simple, repeatable process that works with your personality, energy, and strengths.
Because making LinkedIn work isn’t about posting more or trying to be louder than everyone else.
You need three things:
- A profile that positions you as the obvious solution
- A repeatable method to grow your audience strategically
- A connection strategy that converts into real clients
If you’re missing any of these on LinkedIn, everything falls apart.
Since 2017, I’ve supported +700 of midlife women to stop forcing tactics that don’t suit them, show up as the authority they already are, and attract warm leads through genuine connection — not icky cold outreach or performative marketing.
My signature PACT® Blueprint gives you the structure and clarity to make LinkedIn work sustainably:
✨ PRESENCE — Position your profile to attract the right clients
✨ ACTION — Know who to connect with and when
✨ CONNECT — Build real relationships that lead to opportunities
✨ TRACK — Stay consistent without overwhelm
You’ve already done the work to become brilliant at what you do. Now it’s time for your LinkedIn to reflect that and bring the right people to you.
👉 Learn more at MySuperConnector.co.uk
