We analyzed the most successful LinkedIn posts from our client projects. These include posts that boost engagement, go viral, and generate leads.
Here are some proven practices that work for us:
1. Clear Positioning + Knowing Your Audience = Results
Content resonates when it’s tailored to a specific audience.
In one of our projects, we targeted a niche: gaming developer founders. The profile was built from scratch, and all content was precisely crafted for this industry.
Result: Nearly every post went viral, reaching more people than the number of followers.
If you’re addressing multiple segments, it’s harder to achieve this level of precision, but there are other tactics to consider.
2. Visual Content Drives Reach
Quality visuals can amplify the performance of your posts.
- Bright, relevant photos and illustrations catch attention
- Branded images (with logos or company colors) work well for major announcements
- Videos, especially talking-head formats or clips with text overlays, tend to perform best on LinkedIn
- Avoid generic AI-generated images — they rarely connect with audiences
💡Experiment with photos, videos, memes, and screenshots. Humor, when used appropriately, can work wonders in specific industries
3. Share Wins That Matter
While “success stories” are common, they continue to perform well on LinkedIn.
What works:
- Announcing a product launch, media coverage, awards, or team milestones.
- Adding visuals and tagging your team increases visibility and engagement.
4. Leverage Trends to Stay Relevant
Timely content based on trends can lead to highly engaging posts.
Sources of inspiration:
- Popular memes, cultural jokes, or viral insights from platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
- Industry trends: Post bold opinions, support them with examples, and invite discussions.
5. External Links Aren’t a Dealbreaker
Yes, you can succeed with external links — if you do it right.
Provide valuable context in your post instead of simply dropping a link. Give your audience insights or takeaways that make the post itself engaging.
What If Reach Grows but Engagement Doesn’t?
It’s common for viewers to consume content passively, especially if they’re unfamiliar with you.
💡Here’s how to fix it:
- Post content that sparks emotion — joy, humor, or admiration
- Add clear calls-to-action, like questions or polls
- Build your network by connecting with others, commenting on posts, and staying active
📌 Key takeaway:
Strong visuals, sharp focus, and timely topics are the foundation of LinkedIn success. Share achievements, lean into trends, and actively grow your network to boost engagement and connect with your audience.
Here are some proven practices that work for us:
1. Clear Positioning + Knowing Your Audience = Results
Content resonates when it’s tailored to a specific audience.
In one of our projects, we targeted a niche: gaming developer founders. The profile was built from scratch, and all content was precisely crafted for this industry.
Result: Nearly every post went viral, reaching more people than the number of followers.
If you’re addressing multiple segments, it’s harder to achieve this level of precision, but there are other tactics to consider.
2. Visual Content Drives Reach
Quality visuals can amplify the performance of your posts.
- Bright, relevant photos and illustrations catch attention
- Branded images (with logos or company colors) work well for major announcements
- Videos, especially talking-head formats or clips with text overlays, tend to perform best on LinkedIn
- Avoid generic AI-generated images — they rarely connect with audiences
💡Experiment with photos, videos, memes, and screenshots. Humor, when used appropriately, can work wonders in specific industries
3. Share Wins That Matter
While “success stories” are common, they continue to perform well on LinkedIn.
What works:
- Announcing a product launch, media coverage, awards, or team milestones.
- Adding visuals and tagging your team increases visibility and engagement.
4. Leverage Trends to Stay Relevant
Timely content based on trends can lead to highly engaging posts.
Sources of inspiration:
- Popular memes, cultural jokes, or viral insights from platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
- Industry trends: Post bold opinions, support them with examples, and invite discussions.
5. External Links Aren’t a Dealbreaker
Yes, you can succeed with external links — if you do it right.
Provide valuable context in your post instead of simply dropping a link. Give your audience insights or takeaways that make the post itself engaging.
What If Reach Grows but Engagement Doesn’t?
It’s common for viewers to consume content passively, especially if they’re unfamiliar with you.
💡Here’s how to fix it:
- Post content that sparks emotion — joy, humor, or admiration
- Add clear calls-to-action, like questions or polls
- Build your network by connecting with others, commenting on posts, and staying active
📌 Key takeaway:
Strong visuals, sharp focus, and timely topics are the foundation of LinkedIn success. Share achievements, lean into trends, and actively grow your network to boost engagement and connect with your audience.
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🔥 Case Study: How Global CIO Doubled Its Community Using LinkedIn
ModumUp Social Selling agency helped attract 50% of all members to the professional IT community and supported two industry competitions by gathering participants from an international audience.
Over eight months, the project delivered measurable results:
✅ 2,979 targeted connections added to the Global CIO founder’s LinkedIn network, focusing on IT directors from large companies. Connection rates reached up to 79% in some regions
✅ Community size doubled, securing about 50% of all new registrations
✅ Promotion of the "Project of the Year" competition, attracting nearly 50% of participants - leaders of major IT projects
✅ 20 key industry professionals brought to an offline event in Central Asia
✅ Automated audience growth, ensuring continued expansion after the project’s completion
Read the full case study here: https://modumup.com/case-studies/global_cio
ModumUp Social Selling agency helped attract 50% of all members to the professional IT community and supported two industry competitions by gathering participants from an international audience.
Over eight months, the project delivered measurable results:
✅ 2,979 targeted connections added to the Global CIO founder’s LinkedIn network, focusing on IT directors from large companies. Connection rates reached up to 79% in some regions
✅ Community size doubled, securing about 50% of all new registrations
✅ Promotion of the "Project of the Year" competition, attracting nearly 50% of participants - leaders of major IT projects
✅ 20 key industry professionals brought to an offline event in Central Asia
✅ Automated audience growth, ensuring continued expansion after the project’s completion
Read the full case study here: https://modumup.com/case-studies/global_cio
Modumup
How Global CIO Doubled Its Membership with LinkedIn
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At ModumUp, we incorporate LinkedIn Sales Navigator into every project.
Why do we use it?
Because it provides advanced filters that go far beyond LinkedIn's standard search features.
Here are our team's top strategies for using Sales Navigator effectively:
1️⃣ Focus on companies, not individuals
- This helps you target relevant results. Use the “Accounts” tab to filter by industry, size, revenue, or location
- Exclude industries you don’t need. For example, target logistics companies but exclude aviation
- Narrowing down a specific list of companies is crucial for Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
2️⃣ Maximize the filters
Look for companies showing signs of growth or change—these are the best opportunities.
- Company size: Target companies based on employee count or revenue
- Hiring status: Companies actively hiring are often expanding and dynamic
- Recent changes: Focus on companies with new executives or recent investments
- Growing departments: A growing tech department could indicate a need for outsourcing
💡 Save your filters and lists for quick access later.
3️⃣ Find the right people
Once you’ve identified the right companies, move to the Leads tab:
- Use your saved company list to narrow your search further
- Apply filters for job noscripts (or functions) and location
💡 Tip: Searching by functions (e.g., Marketing or Product Management) is often more effective than listing specific job noscripts
4️⃣ Localize your search
For non-English-speaking regions, include local-language job noscripts for better results
5️⃣ Use Boolean search
Refine your search using AND, OR, and NOT operators:
- "Marketing" AND "Director" finds marketing directors
- "Product" OR "Software Development" broadens your search
- Use NOT to exclude irrelevant results
6️⃣ Keep your lists organized
Maintain clean, separate lists for each search. Don’t upload lists directly into automation tools without reviewing them — there’s always irrelevant data
💡 Review your lists manually, or use AI tools to help filter results
7️⃣ Explore extra features
Use groups or shared backgrounds, like common universities, to build stronger connections.
Sales Navigator is all about paying attention to detail. The better your filters and lists, the higher the quality of your LinkedIn database. The quality of your database directly impacts your results — how many people respond and convert into leads
Why do we use it?
Because it provides advanced filters that go far beyond LinkedIn's standard search features.
Here are our team's top strategies for using Sales Navigator effectively:
1️⃣ Focus on companies, not individuals
- This helps you target relevant results. Use the “Accounts” tab to filter by industry, size, revenue, or location
- Exclude industries you don’t need. For example, target logistics companies but exclude aviation
- Narrowing down a specific list of companies is crucial for Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
2️⃣ Maximize the filters
Look for companies showing signs of growth or change—these are the best opportunities.
- Company size: Target companies based on employee count or revenue
- Hiring status: Companies actively hiring are often expanding and dynamic
- Recent changes: Focus on companies with new executives or recent investments
- Growing departments: A growing tech department could indicate a need for outsourcing
💡 Save your filters and lists for quick access later.
3️⃣ Find the right people
Once you’ve identified the right companies, move to the Leads tab:
- Use your saved company list to narrow your search further
- Apply filters for job noscripts (or functions) and location
💡 Tip: Searching by functions (e.g., Marketing or Product Management) is often more effective than listing specific job noscripts
4️⃣ Localize your search
For non-English-speaking regions, include local-language job noscripts for better results
5️⃣ Use Boolean search
Refine your search using AND, OR, and NOT operators:
- "Marketing" AND "Director" finds marketing directors
- "Product" OR "Software Development" broadens your search
- Use NOT to exclude irrelevant results
6️⃣ Keep your lists organized
Maintain clean, separate lists for each search. Don’t upload lists directly into automation tools without reviewing them — there’s always irrelevant data
💡 Review your lists manually, or use AI tools to help filter results
7️⃣ Explore extra features
Use groups or shared backgrounds, like common universities, to build stronger connections.
Sales Navigator is all about paying attention to detail. The better your filters and lists, the higher the quality of your LinkedIn database. The quality of your database directly impacts your results — how many people respond and convert into leads
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LinkedIn Trends 2025.pdf
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🔥 Guide: LinkedIn Trends 2025 by the ModumUp Team
How do you grow on an AI-flooded, spam-filled LinkedIn? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Yes!
We’ve gathered the best practices from our client projects and created a detailed 58-page guide.
➡️ Inbound: content, personal branding, and thought leadership
- A mix of content formats delivers the best results
- What works: success stories, trends, and personal insights
- Extra features to explore: newsletters, LinkedIn Live, and polls
- How to measure success: the metrics that actually matter
➡️ Outbound: reaching clients and partners with direct engagement
- Icebreakers improve response rates
- Message sequences and follow-ups increase replies
- Combining online networking with in-person events is a game-changer
- LinkedIn as a tool for Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
- The most important outbound metrics to track
The full guide, packed with examples and recommendations, is attached to this post.
Good luck with Social Selling! 🚀
How do you grow on an AI-flooded, spam-filled LinkedIn? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Yes!
We’ve gathered the best practices from our client projects and created a detailed 58-page guide.
➡️ Inbound: content, personal branding, and thought leadership
- A mix of content formats delivers the best results
- What works: success stories, trends, and personal insights
- Extra features to explore: newsletters, LinkedIn Live, and polls
- How to measure success: the metrics that actually matter
➡️ Outbound: reaching clients and partners with direct engagement
- Icebreakers improve response rates
- Message sequences and follow-ups increase replies
- Combining online networking with in-person events is a game-changer
- LinkedIn as a tool for Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
- The most important outbound metrics to track
The full guide, packed with examples and recommendations, is attached to this post.
Good luck with Social Selling! 🚀
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Social Selling metrics.pdf
7.7 MB
Stop tracking useless metrics like the Social Selling Index - focus on what drives business results
Here are the metrics we focus on:
1️⃣ Connection Rate
Formula: (Approved connection requests / Total sent requests) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how trustworthy your profile is. A low rate may indicate poor targeting or an unappealing profile.
Benchmarks:
- High: 40%+ (globally) / 30%+ (US)
- Average: 25–39% (globally) / 18–29% (US)
- Low: Below 25% (globally) / 18% (US)
How to improve it:
- Focus on one region
- Optimize your profile: strong headline and credibility markers
- Grow your network via mutual connections, influencers, and event attendees
2️⃣ Response Rate
Formula: (Replies to messages / Total sent messages) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how effective your outreach is. A low rate means a spammy or irrelevant message.
Benchmarks:
- First messages: High – 25%+, Average – 15–24%, Low – below 15%
- Follow-ups: High – 10%+, Average – 5–10%, Low – below 5%
How to improve it:
- Keep messages short and to the point,
- Use icebreakers (mutual connection, shared experience, or industry event)
- Test different messages
3️⃣ Audience Interest Rate
Formula: (Interested replies / Total replies) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how engaging your proposal is - whether prospects ask questions or share contact details to get more information.
Benchmarks:
- High: 30%+
- Average: 15–29%
- Low: Below 15%
How to improve it:
- Show how your proposal solves the problem and make CTA easy to act on
- Provide social proof (client logos, testimonials, case studies)
- Offer something of value (e.g., an industry report, or free consultation)
4️⃣ Conversion Rate
Formula: (Leads generated / Total replies) × 100%
Why it matters: Measures how well your proposal converts replies into meetings or calls with potential clients.
Benchmarks:
- High: 9%+
- Average: 3–8%
- Low: Below 3%
How to improve it:
- Clearly explain the call's value
- Keep the time commitment low - mention that the call will take just 10–15 minutes
- Follow up strategically: remind, clarify benefits, and address objections
5️⃣ Content View Rate
Formula: (Post views / Total connections) × 100%
Why it matters: It shows how visible and engaging your content is within your network.
Benchmarks:
- High: 50%+ (under 1,000 connections) / 40%+ (1,000–3,000) / 35%+ (3,000–5,000) / 25%+ (5,000+)
- Average: 30–50% (under 1,000) / 25–40% (1,000–3,000) / 25–35% (3,000–5,000) / 20–25% (5,000+)
- Low: Below 30% (under 1,000) / 25% (1,000–3,000) / 25% (3,000–5,000) / 20% (5,000+)
How to improve it:
- Post personal stories and insights
- Use high-engagement formats: carousels, videos, polls, and personal photos
- Tag relevant people and companies to increase visibility
By tracking these metrics regularly, we identify weak points and adjust for better results.
Here are the metrics we focus on:
1️⃣ Connection Rate
Formula: (Approved connection requests / Total sent requests) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how trustworthy your profile is. A low rate may indicate poor targeting or an unappealing profile.
Benchmarks:
- High: 40%+ (globally) / 30%+ (US)
- Average: 25–39% (globally) / 18–29% (US)
- Low: Below 25% (globally) / 18% (US)
How to improve it:
- Focus on one region
- Optimize your profile: strong headline and credibility markers
- Grow your network via mutual connections, influencers, and event attendees
2️⃣ Response Rate
Formula: (Replies to messages / Total sent messages) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how effective your outreach is. A low rate means a spammy or irrelevant message.
Benchmarks:
- First messages: High – 25%+, Average – 15–24%, Low – below 15%
- Follow-ups: High – 10%+, Average – 5–10%, Low – below 5%
How to improve it:
- Keep messages short and to the point,
- Use icebreakers (mutual connection, shared experience, or industry event)
- Test different messages
3️⃣ Audience Interest Rate
Formula: (Interested replies / Total replies) × 100%
Why it matters: Shows how engaging your proposal is - whether prospects ask questions or share contact details to get more information.
Benchmarks:
- High: 30%+
- Average: 15–29%
- Low: Below 15%
How to improve it:
- Show how your proposal solves the problem and make CTA easy to act on
- Provide social proof (client logos, testimonials, case studies)
- Offer something of value (e.g., an industry report, or free consultation)
4️⃣ Conversion Rate
Formula: (Leads generated / Total replies) × 100%
Why it matters: Measures how well your proposal converts replies into meetings or calls with potential clients.
Benchmarks:
- High: 9%+
- Average: 3–8%
- Low: Below 3%
How to improve it:
- Clearly explain the call's value
- Keep the time commitment low - mention that the call will take just 10–15 minutes
- Follow up strategically: remind, clarify benefits, and address objections
5️⃣ Content View Rate
Formula: (Post views / Total connections) × 100%
Why it matters: It shows how visible and engaging your content is within your network.
Benchmarks:
- High: 50%+ (under 1,000 connections) / 40%+ (1,000–3,000) / 35%+ (3,000–5,000) / 25%+ (5,000+)
- Average: 30–50% (under 1,000) / 25–40% (1,000–3,000) / 25–35% (3,000–5,000) / 20–25% (5,000+)
- Low: Below 30% (under 1,000) / 25% (1,000–3,000) / 25% (3,000–5,000) / 20% (5,000+)
How to improve it:
- Post personal stories and insights
- Use high-engagement formats: carousels, videos, polls, and personal photos
- Tag relevant people and companies to increase visibility
By tracking these metrics regularly, we identify weak points and adjust for better results.
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Why do some LinkedIn messages get responses even without icebreakers, while others are ignored?
1. Product/Service and USP
➡️ Are you offering something unique or a common solution?
⭐ Unique offer:
- Is it easy to understand? If your product is complex, potential clients may not immediately see its value. Thought leadership content can help.
- Is there a real market need? New businesses often lack this insight — interview clients to refine your positioning.
⭐ Common offer:
- Is there high demand, or is the market oversaturated? What would make customers switch to you?
- Do you appear trustworthy compared to competitors? Strengthen your profile with case studies, client logos, and measurable results.
2. Market Factors
➡️ Are you working in your local market or expanding into a new one?
⭐ New market entry:
- Trust takes time — networking and local partnerships are essential.
- A combination of online and offline efforts works best. Attend events, connect on LinkedIn, and maintain relationships.
- Immigrants from your home country working in the target market can be valuable contacts.
⭐ Local market:
- Warm introductions are more effective.
- Shared cultural background makes it easier to engage through personal content — use it to your advantage.
➡️ How competitive is your market?
⭐ Highly competitive market:
- People trust those they know — prioritize in-person networking over cold outreach.
- A strong personal brand and engaging content are must-haves.
If researching a new industry, offer incentives for consultations.
- When reaching out to potential partners, create a win-win situation (e.g., lead sharing, co-marketing budgets).
⭐ Less competitive market:
- Direct lead-generation messages can be effective.
- Partner outreach is promising — many will be open to discussions.
- If your product/service stands out, most strategies will work well.
3. Communication Style
➡️ Are your messages too long?
- Overloaded messages overwhelm people and lead to inaction. Stick to key points.
➡️ Do you use formal or conversational language?
- In some industries, formal language is expected, but most people prefer clear, simple communication.
➡️ Do you send follow-ups or stop after one message?
- Social media moves fast — people forget to reply. Send 3–5 follow-ups, each adding value or new insights.
Good luck with your Social Selling efforts!
1. Product/Service and USP
➡️ Are you offering something unique or a common solution?
⭐ Unique offer:
- Is it easy to understand? If your product is complex, potential clients may not immediately see its value. Thought leadership content can help.
- Is there a real market need? New businesses often lack this insight — interview clients to refine your positioning.
⭐ Common offer:
- Is there high demand, or is the market oversaturated? What would make customers switch to you?
- Do you appear trustworthy compared to competitors? Strengthen your profile with case studies, client logos, and measurable results.
2. Market Factors
➡️ Are you working in your local market or expanding into a new one?
⭐ New market entry:
- Trust takes time — networking and local partnerships are essential.
- A combination of online and offline efforts works best. Attend events, connect on LinkedIn, and maintain relationships.
- Immigrants from your home country working in the target market can be valuable contacts.
⭐ Local market:
- Warm introductions are more effective.
- Shared cultural background makes it easier to engage through personal content — use it to your advantage.
➡️ How competitive is your market?
⭐ Highly competitive market:
- People trust those they know — prioritize in-person networking over cold outreach.
- A strong personal brand and engaging content are must-haves.
If researching a new industry, offer incentives for consultations.
- When reaching out to potential partners, create a win-win situation (e.g., lead sharing, co-marketing budgets).
⭐ Less competitive market:
- Direct lead-generation messages can be effective.
- Partner outreach is promising — many will be open to discussions.
- If your product/service stands out, most strategies will work well.
3. Communication Style
➡️ Are your messages too long?
- Overloaded messages overwhelm people and lead to inaction. Stick to key points.
➡️ Do you use formal or conversational language?
- In some industries, formal language is expected, but most people prefer clear, simple communication.
➡️ Do you send follow-ups or stop after one message?
- Social media moves fast — people forget to reply. Send 3–5 follow-ups, each adding value or new insights.
Good luck with your Social Selling efforts!
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Case Studies.pdf
6.7 MB
At ModumUp, we host an internal event every three months called Success Conf.
At Success Conf, we analyze our projects, share insights on what’s working, and refine our strategies. This time, we focused on how Social Selling can drive high-intent B2B leads on LinkedIn.
Here’s what’s working right now:
1️⃣ Social Selling for an Industrial Drone Company
This company sells drones for security, industrial, and oil & gas applications.
What worked:
- Industry-specific messaging – Potential clients immediately saw how drones could solve their problems. 40% of responses showed interest
- Follow-ups – Reconnecting with prospects who had previously shown interest but dropped off helped bring them back into the conversation
- Combining Social Selling with conferences – Inviting event attendees to visit the company’s booth generated warm leads
- Referencing previous interactions – Increased the connection rate to 43%
Lead volume got so high that we paused outreach to focus on deal conversion
2️⃣ The Long-Term Impact of Social Selling for an Enterprise SaaS Platform
This platform offers email, calendars, and messaging for enterprise clients.
What worked:
- Content strategy – Regular posts, collaboration with the client’s PR team, and personal branding for experts helped increase awareness and attract inbound leads
- Long-term Social Selling efforts – First deals began closing 16 months into the project, immediately covering the investment
- Follow-ups – Played a key role in converting leads into deals
3️⃣ How Onsite Events Boosted Social Selling in the Gaming Industry
A gaming platform seeking to attract partners for game distribution.
What worked:
- Connecting with conference attendees – Increased connection rate to 57%
- Using networking apps – Helped set up meetings in advance and connect with key contacts in person
- Post-event content – Posts with photos and videos from the event received high engagement
- Adding conference names to LinkedIn profiles boosted profile views
4️⃣ How Social Selling Helped a Cybersecurity Company Enter a New Region
A cybersecurity solutions provider expanding into a new market.
What worked:
- Combining Social Selling with onsite events – Booking meeti
- Engaging a local representative – Significantly improved conversion rates
- Follow-ups – Systematic reminders brought prospects back into the conversation, sometimes even six months after the first contact
Key Takeaways from These Successful Case Studies:
✅ Personalization matters
✅ Follow-ups – Regular touchpoints increase conversions
✅ Offline + online = a winning combination for B2B growth
✅ Long sales cycles are normal – 6–12 months is standard, sometimes longer
At Success Conf, we analyze our projects, share insights on what’s working, and refine our strategies. This time, we focused on how Social Selling can drive high-intent B2B leads on LinkedIn.
Here’s what’s working right now:
1️⃣ Social Selling for an Industrial Drone Company
This company sells drones for security, industrial, and oil & gas applications.
What worked:
- Industry-specific messaging – Potential clients immediately saw how drones could solve their problems. 40% of responses showed interest
- Follow-ups – Reconnecting with prospects who had previously shown interest but dropped off helped bring them back into the conversation
- Combining Social Selling with conferences – Inviting event attendees to visit the company’s booth generated warm leads
- Referencing previous interactions – Increased the connection rate to 43%
Lead volume got so high that we paused outreach to focus on deal conversion
2️⃣ The Long-Term Impact of Social Selling for an Enterprise SaaS Platform
This platform offers email, calendars, and messaging for enterprise clients.
What worked:
- Content strategy – Regular posts, collaboration with the client’s PR team, and personal branding for experts helped increase awareness and attract inbound leads
- Long-term Social Selling efforts – First deals began closing 16 months into the project, immediately covering the investment
- Follow-ups – Played a key role in converting leads into deals
3️⃣ How Onsite Events Boosted Social Selling in the Gaming Industry
A gaming platform seeking to attract partners for game distribution.
What worked:
- Connecting with conference attendees – Increased connection rate to 57%
- Using networking apps – Helped set up meetings in advance and connect with key contacts in person
- Post-event content – Posts with photos and videos from the event received high engagement
- Adding conference names to LinkedIn profiles boosted profile views
4️⃣ How Social Selling Helped a Cybersecurity Company Enter a New Region
A cybersecurity solutions provider expanding into a new market.
What worked:
- Combining Social Selling with onsite events – Booking meeti
- Engaging a local representative – Significantly improved conversion rates
- Follow-ups – Systematic reminders brought prospects back into the conversation, sometimes even six months after the first contact
Key Takeaways from These Successful Case Studies:
✅ Personalization matters
✅ Follow-ups – Regular touchpoints increase conversions
✅ Offline + online = a winning combination for B2B growth
✅ Long sales cycles are normal – 6–12 months is standard, sometimes longer