Should you connect with only people you know on LinkedIn?

Now, LinkedIn says, “We recommend you only connect with those you know and trust.” That’s reinforced with a little reminder on the window you see when you reach out to someone you’ve found on LinkedIn: “Only invite people you know well and who know you.”

Should I just add everyone on LinkedIn?

If you are going to connect with strangers on LinkedIn, Work advises people to remember that “the goal is not to add as many people as possible just to build up your connections. The goal is to network and get your name out there in the industries you want to work in.”

Does having 500+ LinkedIn contacts mean anything anymore?

Having 500+ LinkedIn Contacts Means Nothing, Unless… Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. When Facebook first launched, my buddies and I spent many library “study” hours searching for and sending requests to people we knew in a race to see who could get the most connections.

How many connections should you have on LinkedIn?

Review the person’s profile to see if there are specific instructions about how he or she prefers to connect, and follow our tips for advancing the conversation. The folks at LinkedIn are smart to cap the display of your connections at “500+.” They recognize that once you get to 500 connections, it shouldn’t matter how many more you can get.

Where do mutmutual connections appear on LinkedIn profiles?

Mutual connections appear in the highlights section of profiles, right under the summary at the top. It’s one of the first things I view, especially when I’m meeting someone new or working with someone for the first time.

What does offline connections mean on LinkedIn?

Offline can mean a phone call, video chat, or coffee meeting. Review the person’s profile to see if there are specific instructions about how he or she prefers to connect, and follow our tips for advancing the conversation. The folks at LinkedIn are smart to cap the display of your connections at “500+.”