Automatically follow-up after LinkedIn Connection

Automate Your LinkedIn Follow-Up with AI-Driven SmartTags

May 1, 2025

TL;DR:

You’ve just scored a new LinkedIn connection—now strike. With ReactIn, set up a single, AI-enhanced follow-up message using SmartTags to kick off real chats without lifting a finger.

Get Conversations Rolling with One AI-Powered LinkedIn Follow-Up

Let’s be real - you’re juggling a dozen tabs and a full inbox. The last thing you need is another “sequence” clogging your pipeline. Instead, why not fire off one killer message the second someone accepts your request? Here’s how ReactIn’s SmartTags built on AI enrichment make that happen—no babysitting required. 😎

Why One Message Is All You Need

  • Speed > Volume: A note within the first hour gets way more replies than a month-long drip.

  • Keeps It Human: One genuine, personalized message feels less spammy than five generic pushes.

  • Zero Headache: No multi-step calendars. No CSV bulk-uploads.

Think of it as a quick “Hey, you rock—let’s chat” that lands right when they’re still thinking about you.

"Create the right LinkedIn follow-up messages, a skill crucial for all sales professionals.” (100poundsocial)

Meet Your New Best Friend: SmartTags with AI

ReactIn isn’t just another LinkedIn bot. It’s got:

  • SmartTags that grab key bits (job title, company, last post they liked) from LinkedIn and surfaces intent signals (e.g., “is BtoC” or even “is matching your ICP,” for example) from AI enrichment

  • Instantly triggers the moment a connection goes live

All you do is write your message template once. ReactIn fills in the blanks and presses send; it's on time, every time.

Your One-Shot Follow-Up Template

Here’s a no-fluff example. Drop this into ReactIn and watch conversations start:

Hey {{First Name}} 👋

I saw you checked out our {{SmartTag: Resource Title}} at {{Company}}.

We helped teams like yours shorten onboarding by weeks.

Got 5 min to chat?

Why this works:

  • SmartTag highlight shows you did your homework.

  • AI hint tells them you’ve got context, not just a copy/paste job ; and might create interest apart from your message.

  • Open question invites a reply, not a sales pitch.

Setting It Up in ReactIn

  1. Create and Connect Your Account

  2. Create a New List

    • Go to Lists New list

    • Use our predefined templates or create your own

    • Done, your SmartList is created and forever enriched

  3. Create a New Campaign

    • Go to CampaignsCreate Campaign

    • Select your SmartList

    • Mode: Invitation and Message (to follow-up after acceptance)



  4. Edit Your Campaign

    • Add filters, select one or several LinkedIn senders (no duplicatas with ReactIn), activate or not weekend messages, add delay.

    • Edit your message, using all the SmartTags you want, and write a fallback message in case an issue occur with one of your variable.



  5. Activate & Chill
    Click Start CampaignReactIn handles the rest.


Pro Tip 💡

Want to double down? Add a filter so you only message connections with a certain title or recent activity. Keeps the list tight and the replies genuine.

“Build relationships, engage with their content, send thoughtful messages, follow up consistently, and make it all about them.” (Automationlinks)

Conclusion

Automating one thoughtful, AI-supercharged follow-up is the easiest way to turn new connections into real conversations. ReactIn’s SmartTags do the heavy lifting—so you can focus on the chat, not the checklist.

🔥 Ready to make your LinkedIn follow-ups effortless?
Sign up for ReactIn for free and set up your one-shot follow-up in minutes.


Théo R.

FAQ

Can I edit the template after it’s live?

Absolutely—update any part of the message or SmartTags on the fly.

How do I personalize at scale?

Use dynamic variables ({{First Name}}, {{Company}}) and multiple template variations.

How do I track performance?

Use ReactIn’s analytics dashboard to see open, reply, and conversion rates in real time.

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