Do you connect with people first or engage with their LinkedIn content before sending a request?

I have seen different approaches to networking on LinkedIn.

Some people send a connection request right away, while others spend a few days liking or commenting on someone's posts before reaching out.

From your experience, which approach has worked better for building genuine professional connections, and why?

I usually send connection requests directly, but I think your approach of engaging with their content first by liking or commenting is a better way to build a connection.

I’ve had better results by engaging first.


A few likes or a genuine comment makes the connection request feel more natural, and people are much more likely to accept it than a completely cold request.

try engaging first with thoughtful comments rather than making any cold requests once you engage there will be some degree of familiarity rather than a complete stranger making a request.