Research your audience and develop a content strategy

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Identify target companies and decision makers within your sector. LinkedIn Sales Navigator can help you create lists of leads and accounts that match your ideal customer profile. As with audience research, you might be tempted to skip this step, but it will really help with the next steps.

And the first of those is creating a content strategy. On LinkedIn, content is King. A well planned content strategy can establish you as a thought leader and attract potential leads. Here’s how to develop an effective content plan:

Share industry insights: Post articles, whitepapers and blog posts that provide valuable insights into your industry.

Case studies: Highlight your success stories and the value you provided to clients.

Engaging media: Use infographics and buy phone number list videos to present complex information in an easily digestible format.

Thought leadership: Publish pieces on industry trends and best practices to position yourself as an authority.

Engaging and building connections
Remember doing this before LinkedIn? Spending time and money with no guarantee of success? Even if we still don’t have that guarantee, building meaningful relationships is at the core of LinkedIn’s lead generation capabilities and allows you to maximise your chances of success. Start by sending personalised connection requests and InMail messages to your identified leads. Here are some strategies to enhance engagement:

Personalised outreach: Tailor your messages to address the recipient’s specific needs and interests.

Content interaction: Engage with your leads’ content by liking, commenting and sharing their posts.

LinkedIn groups: Join and participate in groups relevant to your industry. Share insights and engage in discussions to build your credibility.

Regular activity: Maintain a consistent presence by posting updates and interacting with your network regularly.

Running targeted ads
LinkedIn's advertising options enable precise targeting, ensuring your content reaches the right audience. Explore the following ad formats: