AiSDR Product Spotlight #25: Custom Notes in LinkedIn Connection Requests

This week’s AiSDR update is all about leveling up your very first interaction with a new lead.

Not your pitch. Not your initial direct message. 

We’re talking about the moment you ask to connect. 

That’s right… before you’ve even made it on their radar.

Because let’s be honest – most LinkedIn connection requests are forgettable (if they even exist at all).

A name. A profile photo. A title. Maybe a shared connection or background.

And that’s it.

Zero context. Zero reason. Just another invite from a growing list of strangers (unless you’re one of the rare few who manage to keep their invite inbox squeaky clean).

But first impressions matter, even on LinkedIn. And now, AiSDR helps you make a better one.

After all, accepting a connection request is a pretty serious step 😉

With custom notes in connection requests, you can add context and relevance before your conversation even starts.

🔗 Connections start with context

The average LinkedIn connection request gets accepted about 30% of the time.

But with a thoughtful, personalized custom note, that acceptance rate jumps to 40–50%.

That’s because while a name tells them who you are, a note tells them why they should care.

Now, AiSDR lets you toggle on custom notes in your LinkedIn setup, so that every request you send through AiSDR includes context, clarity, and just enough warmth to potentially spark a connection.

Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

• Instant relevance – You’re explaining exactly why you’re reaching out
• Trust from the start – You sound like a person, not like a copy-paste pitch
• Standing out from the scroll – Quick personalized notes help you rise above the noise
• Better acceptance rates – People say yes when they know why you’re connecting

And all it takes is a few seconds and 200 characters to turn “Who the heck is this person?” into “Oh, I get why they’re reaching out.”

✨ Why it’s cool?

Default connection requests are cold. They’re fine if you know the person well, like a colleague, but for everyone else? They just blend into the background.

But custom notes make your LinkedIn outreach feel intentional.

And that’s the difference between getting ignored and getting your foot in the door.

That’s why this update helps you:

• Make stronger first impressions
• Increase connection acceptance rates
• Set the stage for better, warmer conversations
• Turn more clicks into conversations

✏️ How to write better connection requests

Your connection requests don’t need to deliver a mini-pitch.

You just need to answer one question: “Why should we connect?”

Here are a few quick tips to get you started:

• Reference a recent post, event, or mutual contact
• Keep the note short, ideally no more than two sentences
• Skip the product talk and pitch in favor of context
• Let AiSDR help (we pull from 323+ data sources for context)

Here’s a great example that’s worked well for me in the past: “Loved your recent take on cold outreach do’s and don’ts. Would love to connect and keep learning!”

It’s simple. Personal. And infinitely more effective than a blank request.

🤫 Next week’s sneak peek

We paved the way for easier LinkedIn connections. Next week should see an even bigger release about sequencing ⚒️ Stay tuned! 😉