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Notes on B2B lead generation. The same addresses as the old site.
LinkedIn automation tools in 2026: an honest buyer's map
Outreach automation, inbox tools, CRMs and draft assistants: what each kind of LinkedIn tool does, what it costs, and the risk LinkedIn states.
Client retention strategies for 1–5 person B2B teams
Client retention strategies for a 1–5 person B2B team: why ads fail when people don't stay, and a monthly routine a founder can run.
What is InMail on LinkedIn? Why warm ones get missed
What is InMail on LinkedIn, where a LinkedIn InMail lands for the recipient, and why a warm one can sit unseen for weeks.
AI SDRs and the future of B2B lead generation (2026)
Gartner says AI agents will outnumber sellers 10 to 1 by 2028. What that means for founders who sell in LinkedIn DMs, and what to keep human.
B2B lead generation landing pages: what the data says
What makes a B2B landing page convert in 2026, using Unbounce's benchmark data: reading level, traffic source, mobile. Plus a teardown checklist.
B2B lead generation strategies for small UK teams (2026)
A ranked, honest list of B2B lead generation strategies for 1–5 person UK teams: what each costs in time and money, and which ones book calls soonest.
LinkedIn account restricted? Why it happens, what to do
The main reasons LinkedIn restricts accounts, what LinkedIn's own help pages say about getting access back, and how to sell on LinkedIn at a human pace.
LinkedIn connection limits in 2026: what's official
What LinkedIn actually says about invitation limits, the 30,000-connection cap and personalised notes, and how to work within them without automation.
LinkedIn follow-up messages that don't sound desperate
When to follow up on LinkedIn, what to say at each stage of the conversation, and copy-and-edit follow-ups for when a warm chat goes quiet.
LinkedIn lead generation in 2026: start with your inbox
Most LinkedIn lead gen advice is about getting more leads. The cheaper win is the conversations already in your inbox. A practical 2026 playbook.
LinkedIn message templates for every stage of a DM sale
Copy-and-edit LinkedIn message templates for opening, keeping a chat going, qualifying and asking for a call, with the mistakes that get you ignored.
LinkedIn SSI score: what it measures and what to ignore
LinkedIn's Social Selling Index scores four things. Here's what each means, where to check yours for free, and which part actually leads to booked calls.
Social selling for founders: from posts to booked calls
Social selling explained for founders who sell on LinkedIn: what it is, what the evidence says, and how to turn attention into conversations and calls.
UK B2B lead generation companies: how to choose (2026)
The four kinds of UK lead generation company, what each sells, the questions to ask before you sign, and when doing it yourself in LinkedIn DMs is cheaper.
Warm leads: how to spot them and stop them going cold
What makes a lead warm, the signals to watch in a LinkedIn conversation, and a simple daily routine so warm conversations turn into booked calls.
What is an ICP in sales? Define yours from your DMs
An ideal customer profile you can actually use: four qualifying signals, a fill-in template, and how to test it against your LinkedIn conversations.