In this article I will give you 8\u00a0tips on how to make your requests engaging, informative and effective<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>So, let’s dive in.<\/p>\n Before deciding WHAT to say, think WHO you want to say it to. <\/span> You will choose right after you tap \u201cCreate a networking request\u201c on the main screen of the <\/span>Intch mobile app<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Think of a portrait of the people who should see your request.<\/strong><\/p>\n There are 2 reasons why it\u2019s important:<\/p>\n Tip: ask yourself \u201cWhat kind of people need my expertise the most? What are their goals? What would grab their attention?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n If people don\u2019t understand what is going on from the first heading, they will simply skip your request. Try to think outside the box when giving your request a title \u2014 but do not get too creative, the title should be short, clear and concise<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n Here are a few examples depending on your goals. <\/span>So you\u2019re:<\/span> Think outside the box \u2014 instead of pitching your service, start with offering a trial for free. <\/span> Looking for an expert<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n A great title would say who you\u2019re looking for and what for.<\/span><\/p>\n Raising capital<\/b><\/a> I know that your offer is unique. You just need to demonstrate it.<\/p>\n Tip: don’t start with generic “Looking for a job”.\u00a0 Add value or emotion.<\/em><\/p>\n Based on our internal analytics, we see that requests with video engage much better<\/strong>. Because they add emotions<\/strong>.\u00a0More than that, Intch algorithm prioritizes requests with video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There are 2 options of how to add video:<\/p>\n We know writing can be hard, especially when you\u2019re writing about yourself.<\/span> For each type of request, we have developed a structure with headers so that you do not have to invent them<\/strong>. We also provided each request card with hints on how to create content<\/strong>. Through research, we\u2019ve found the perfect text length for a single card so you don\u2019t overload your message.<\/span><\/p>\n Just pay attention to the pre-filled gray fields and feel free to copy.<\/span><\/p>\n Tips:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n If you need an additional slide \u2014 tap “+”<\/strong> on the top right corner. A new slide will be added after the current one.<\/p>\n Send your request directly to contacts in your Intch networking circles. Ask people to look at your request or send it to your contacts. As a rule, this leads to warm introductions and a quick solution to your task.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Your request is ready for AI matching!<\/p>\n Yes, Intch shows your request to the people outside of your social bubble. But you will reach your goal faster if you include your network as well. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n On our end we make it look awesome when you share it in messengers or social media.<\/span><\/p>\n Your request is not the only thing people pay attention to. Often before replying they will go to your profile to see what kind of person you are and make sure they can trust you. <\/span> Make sure to be active on Intch to earn Social Capital points \u2014 people who have high Social Capital score and a big network get more trust from the community and more replies to request as well.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Too busy to be active in the app? Here\u2019s a lazy tip on increasing your engagement<\/strong>: subscribe to Intch Premium. The subscription helps you get up to 8 times more replies to your requests.<\/p>\n1. Define your target audience<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>Intch helps to define your audience by letting you choose professional industries of the people<\/strong> you\u2019d like to connect with and their location<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"Intch:](\"https:\/\/intch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3883-740x1601.png\")
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2. A catchy headline is 80% of success<\/h2>\n
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4. Use templates<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Share your request outside of Intch<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Keep your profile up to date<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>Add your photo and let AI write a short description<\/strong> of who you are based on the info available on the web. You can easily upload your working background<\/strong> by syncing Intch with LinkedIn. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"Intch](\"https:\/\/intch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8199-473x1024.png\")
<\/p>\n8.\u00a0Get a subscription to boost engagement<\/h2>\n
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