How do I write a LinkedIn message that does not get marked Not Interested?

Remove the 5 trigger patterns: templated greeting, premature pitch, multi-paragraph wall, ambiguous ask, name-drop without anchor. Replace with signal anchor, relevance bridge, specific low-friction ask, capped at 4 to 6 sentences.

What does Not Interested actually do to the account?

Above roughly 5% of cold sends, Not Interested ratios reduce account reputation, lower message visibility, and depress subsequent cold acceptance by 15 to 25%.

What lift does removing the 5 trigger patterns produce?

25 to 40% lift on cold reply rate plus 50 to 70% reduction in Not Interested marks within 2 weeks.

Should I track Not Interested marks per template?

Yes. Templates with Not Interested ratios above 5% should be paused and rewritten. Treat the metric as a leading indicator of account-level damage.

How to Write a LinkedIn Message That Doesn't Get Marked Not Interested

Remove the 5 trigger patterns that drive the Not Interested mark. Lifts reply by 25 to 40% and protects account reputation.

5 Trigger Patterns

Templated greeting, premature pitch, multi-paragraph wall, ambiguous ask, name-drop without anchor.

5 Fix Patterns

Signal anchor, relevance bridge, specific low-friction ask, 4 to 6 sentence cap, weekly Not Interested ratio audit.

Account Cost

Above 5% Not Interested ratio reduces reputation, lowers visibility, depresses subsequent cold acceptance by 15 to 25%.

3-Question Pre-Send Test

Could a competitor send this? Is the ask specific? Does it read as 30-second template?