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Effective communication on LinkedIn [Techniques](https://compleadly.com/knowledge/category/techniques) # Effective communication on LinkedIn Author: [CompLeadly Team](https://compleadly.com/blog/author/compleadly-team)Last updated on August 28, 20261 min read --- Table of contents [How to optimise messages and use LinkedIn targeting effectively](https://compleadly.com/knowledge/effective-communication-on-linkedin#how-to-optimise-messages-and-use-linkedin-targeting-effectively) // contents [How to optimise messages and use LinkedIn targeting effectively](https://compleadly.com/knowledge/effective-communication-on-linkedin#how-to-optimise-messages-and-use-linkedin-targeting-effectively) ## How to optimise messages and use LinkedIn targeting effectively **Q: Why should my message opener include a question?** **A:** An opener with a question encourages the recipient to think and respond. This can increase the chances that they engage with the content and react. **Q: How does the tone of my message affect the recipient's response?** **A:** The way you communicate information can make the difference between a positive and negative response. Ending a sentence with a full stop is often perceived as friendlier than ending it with an exclamation mark. **Q: I’m unsure about target audience size on LinkedIn. What do you recommend?** **A:** When using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, it is recommended to have a target audience of fewer than 2,500 people. Learn more: [Why your target audience should have fewer than 2,500 results](https://compleadly.com/knowledge/why-you-only-see-2500-results-in-the-sales-navigator) --- Was this article helpful? Didn't find your answer? 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