Workflow overview
Why this workflow matters
Helpful for business development and pipeline building. Relevant for managed services and support workflows.
Send Personalized DMs to LinkedIn Profile Visitors Who's it for This workflow is built for sales professionals, recruiters, founders, and networkers who want to automatically reach out to people who viewed their LinkedIn profile. Perfect for anyone who knows that profile visitors are warm leads but doesn't have time to manually check who visited, craft personalized messages, and send outreach one by one. If you're doing outbound sales, recruiting talent, building partnerships, or simply want to convert curiosity into conversations, this automation turns passive profile views into active outreach opportunities. How it works The workflow automatically identifies LinkedIn profile visitors and sends them personalized messages based on their connection status. The process flow: Scheduled trigger runs weekly (or manually) to fetch recent profile visitors ConnectSafely.ai API retrieves all visitors from the past 7 days Splits visitors into individual records for processing Checks Google Sheets to avoid messaging the same person twice Routes based on connection degree: 1st-degree connections → Sends a personalized DM 2nd/3rd-degree connections → Sends a connection request with message Logs all outreach to Google Sheets for tracking Waits between messages to maintain natural activity patterns Loop continues until all visitors are processed Setup steps Step 1: Configure ConnectSafely.ai API Credentials Obtain API Key Create an account at ConnectSafely.ai Connect your LinkedIn account in the dashboard Navigate to Settings → API Keys Generate a new API key Add Bearer Auth Credential in AlekSystem Go to Credentials in AlekSystem Click Add Credential → HTTP Bearer Auth Name it "ConnectSafely.ai API" Paste your API key Save the credential This credential is used by all three HTTP Request nodes: Fetch Profile Visitors, Send DM, and Send Connection Request. Step 2: Configure Google Sheets Integration 2.1 Create Your Tracking Sheet Create a new Google Sheet with the following columns: | Column Name | Description | |-------------|-------------| | Name | Visitor's full name | | Linkedin URL | Visitor's profile URL | | Status | Outreach status (DONE) | 2.2 Connect Google Sheets Account Go to Credentials → Add Credential → Google Sheets OAuth2 Follow the OAuth flow to connect your Google account Grant access to Google Sheets 2.3 Update All Google Sheets Nodes There are three Google Sheets nodes that need configuration: Check if Already Contacted - Looks up existing contacts Log DM Sent to Sheet - Records DMs sent Log Connection Request to Sheet - Records connection requests For each node: Open the node Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_SHEET_ID with your actual sheet ID (from the URL) Select the correct sheet name Save Step 3: Customize Your Message Templates The workflow includes two Code nodes with message templates that you must customize: For Connected Users (DMs) Open the "Generate DM for Connected User" node and update: // Sender footer - CUSTOMIZE THIS const footer = \n\n— Your Name; // Message bodies - CUSTOMIZE THESE const messages = [ "Noticed you recently checked out my profile... I've been working on [YOUR PRODUCT] — [BRIEF DESCRIPTION].", // Add more variations... ]; For New Connections (Connection Requests) Open the "Generate Message for New Connection" node and update the same sections with your product/service details. Tips for good messages: Keep under 300 characters for connection requests Personalize with their name (already included) Mention something specific about why you're reaching out Include a clear but soft call-to-action Have 3-5 variations to avoid repetitive messaging Step 4: Adjust the Schedule Open the Weekly Schedule Trigger node Adjust based on your profile traffic: High traffic: Daily Medium traffic: Every 3 days Low traffic: Weekly (default) Step 5: Test the Workflow Click Test Workflow on the Schedule Trigger or add a Manual Trigger Verify: Profile visitors are fetched correctly Deduplication works (no existing contacts get messaged) Connection degree routing works properly Messages are personalized with visitor names Google Sheets logs entries correctly Customization Time Range for Visitors Edit the JSON body in the Fetch Profile Visitors node: {"timeRange":"past_7_days","start":0,"fetchAll":true} Options: past_7_days - Last week's visitors (default) past_30_days - Last month's visitors past_90_days - Last quarter's visitors Message Personalization Both Code nodes support multiple message variations. The workflow randomly selects one for each visitor, making your outreach feel more natural. To add more variations: Open the relevant Code node Add new message strings to the messages array Use placeholders like [YOUR PRODUCT] and replace with your actual content Wait Time Between Messages The Wait Between Messages node adds delays between outreach. Adjust the duration to: Increase if you want more conservative pacing Decrease if you have premium LinkedIn and higher limits Recommended: 1-5 minutes between messages Add More Tracking Fields To track additional data in Google Sheets: Add columns to your sheet (e.g., Message Sent, Connection Degree, Date) Update the Google Sheets nodes to map these new fields Pull data from the workflow context using expressions Filter by Company or Title Want to only message visitors from specific companies or with certain titles? Add an IF node after Skip if Already Contacted Add conditions based on visitor data fields Route non-matching visitors directly to the Wait node Use Cases Sales Prospecting**: Automatically reach out to decision-makers who are researching you before a sales cycle Recruiting**: Engage passive candidates who are checking out your profile after seeing job posts Founder Networking**: Connect with investors, partners, and potential hires who show interest Consulting/Freelance**: Convert profile visitors into discovery calls by reaching out while you're top of mind Personal Branding**: Build your network by engaging everyone who takes time to view your profile Troubleshooting Common Issues & Solutions Issue: No visitors returned from API Solution**: Ensure your LinkedIn account is connected in ConnectSafely.ai dashboard. Also verify you've had recent profile views (check LinkedIn's native viewer count). Issue: Duplicate messages being sent Solution**: Verify the Google Sheets lookup is working correctly. Check that the Linkedin URL column matches exactly what the API returns. Make sure all three Google Sheets nodes point to the same sheet. Issue: Messages not sending Solution**: Check your ConnectSafely.ai API key is valid. Verify the HTTP Request nodes have the Bearer Auth credential attached. Check the API response for error messages. Issue: Wrong message type sent (DM vs Connection Request) Solution: The routing is based on connectionDegree field. Verify this field is being returned correctly from the API. Check the **Check if 1st Degree Connection node conditions. Issue: Profile ID extraction failing Solution: The **Extract Profile ID from URL Code node parses the LinkedIn URL. Check that visitors have valid navigationUrl values. Issue: Google Sheets not updating Solution**: Verify your Google Sheets credential has write access. Check that the sheet ID is correct and the sheet name matches. Issue: Rate limit errors Solution: Increase the wait time in the **Wait Between Messages node. Consider reducing the frequency of the schedule trigger. Rate Limiting Best Practices LinkedIn monitors automated activity. To stay safe: Start slow**: Begin with 10-15 messages per day Gradually increase**: Add 5 more per week up to 50/day max Use random delays**: The workflow includes built-in waits Pause if warned**: If LinkedIn shows any warnings, stop for 24-48 hours Keep messages personal**: Avoid spammy, salesy language Don't run 24/7**: Schedule during business hours Costs & Considerations | Service | Cost | |---------|------| | ConnectSafely.ai | Free trial available, then subscription | | Google Sheets | Free | | AlekSystem | Free (self-hosted) or cloud pricing | No per-message costs - ConnectSafely.ai subscription includes API access for messaging. Documentation & Resources Official Documentation ConnectSafely.ai Docs**: https://connectsafely.ai/docs ConnectSafely.ai API Reference**: Available in dashboard Google Sheets API**: https://developers.google.com/sheets Support Channels Email Support**: support@connectsafely.ai Documentation**: https://connectsafely.ai/docs Custom Workflows**: Contact us for custom automation Connect With Us Stay updated with the latest automation tips and LinkedIn strategies: LinkedIn**: linkedin.com/company/connectsafelyai YouTube**: youtube.com/@ConnectSafelyAI-v2x Instagram**: instagram.com/connectsafely.ai Facebook**: facebook.com/connectsafelyai X (Twitter)**: x.com/AiConnectsafely Bluesky**: connectsafelyai.bsky.social Mastodon**: mastodon.social/@connectsafely Need Custom Workflows? Looking to build sophisticated LinkedIn automation workflows tailored to your business needs? Contact our team for custom automation development, strategy consulting, and enterprise solutions. We specialize in: Multi-channel engagement workflows AI-powered personalization at scale Lead scoring and qualification automation CRM integration and data synchronization Custom reporting and analytics pipelines
Best fit
Categories
Services
Use cases
Need another direction?