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LinkedIn Connection Quality

Connection quality focuses on connecting only to trusted contacts that know you. LinkedIn members who follow this practice typically have less than two hundred connections.

Benefits

• LinkedIn is designed specifically for Quality connections. This philosophy is a fundamental part of its policies, Terms of Service, and features.
• Quality connections provide custom and personal introductions and referrals.

Disadvantages

Having a relatively low number of LinkedIn connections means:

• Smaller overall LinkedIn network
• Longer LinkedIn connection paths
• Slower introduction speed due to the longer connection path
• Limited marketing reach.