Why connections are more effective on weekdays than at weekends
You may be wondering why you should schedule your LinkedIn connections on weekdays rather than at weekends. The answer is simple: efficiency and visibility.
Limited connections
LinkedIn limits the number of connection requests you can send per week to 200. That works out to around 40 connection requests per weekday. By spreading these requests evenly across weekdays, you can make sure you get the most out of your LinkedIn account.
Less activity at weekends
In general, fewer people are active on LinkedIn at weekends. This means your connection requests are less likely to be seen and accepted. The acceptance rate for connection requests drops noticeably at weekends, which can affect your overall connection strategy.
The right time
Another tip is to send your connection requests early in the morning before 9 a.m. on weekdays. At this time, most salespeople—your competitors—are not yet in work mode, and your request has a better chance of being seen and accepted before the general work stress begins.
Does this also apply to InMails, profile visits and follows?
The same logic can be applied to other LinkedIn activities, such as sending InMails, openers, follow-ups and other messages. Since there is less activity at weekends, it is advisable to focus these activities on weekdays to achieve the best visibility and engagement.
Conclusion
If you want to optimise your LinkedIn strategy, it makes sense to schedule your connection requests and other activities for weekdays. This helps ensure that your requests are seen and accepted by as many people as possible.