If you’re in B2B sales or marketing, you already know LinkedIn can be a goldmine—and a time suck. You want to nurture leads, not just blast cold messages. That’s where drip campaigns come in. If you’re considering Dux-soup for automating LinkedIn outreach, this guide is for you. We’ll walk through exactly how to set up a Duxsoup drip campaign that doesn’t make you (or your leads) cringe. No fluff, just practical steps.
Why bother with drip campaigns on LinkedIn?
Blasting a single connection request and hoping for a meeting is wishful thinking. Drip campaigns let you send a series of messages over days or weeks, so you can build a relationship—and get on your lead’s radar without being “that person.” But, and this is important, LinkedIn users are getting wise to automation. Sloppy setup and bad messaging will get you ignored (or worse, reported).
So, before you start:
- Know your audience. Don’t spray and pray.
- Personalize where it counts. Automation is obvious unless you make it feel human.
- Less is more. Don’t send 7 messages in 10 days.
If you’re okay with that, let’s get into the nuts and bolts.
Step 1: Get your Duxsoup setup right
First things first, you’ll need: - A LinkedIn account (duh) - Chrome browser (Duxsoup is a Chrome extension) - Duxsoup Pro or Turbo plan (drip campaigns only work with Turbo)
Install Duxsoup: 1. Go to the Chrome Web Store, search for Duxsoup, and add it to Chrome. 2. Sign in with your LinkedIn credentials. 3. Upgrade to Turbo if you haven’t already (it’s the only plan with drip campaigns).
Pro tip:
Don’t run Duxsoup on your main work computer if you’re worried about browser slowdowns. It loves RAM.
Step 2: Build a clean lead list (don’t skip this)
Drip campaigns are only as good as your list. If you dump in every “Sales Manager” from a random search, you’ll waste time and annoy people.
How to get a decent list: - Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator for better filtering (job title, industry, geography, etc.). - Avoid people you’re already connected with—unless you have a reason. - Export your search results to a CSV or use Duxsoup’s “Visit & Connect” to load profiles directly.
What to ignore:
Don’t obsess over list size. Twenty good leads beat 200 random ones.
Step 3: Create your drip campaign sequence
Duxsoup drip campaigns let you send: - Connection requests (with/without a note) - Follow-up messages (timed after connection) - InMail (if you have credits) - Custom actions (like tagging, if you want to get fancy)
Here’s how to set up a basic sequence: 1. Open Duxsoup, then go to the “Campaigns” tab. 2. Click “Create new campaign.” 3. Name your campaign something clear (“June SaaS Founders Outreach,” not “Test List 3”). 4. Set up the steps: - Step 1: Connection request (with a short, relevant note) - Step 2: Wait X days after acceptance, then send 1st follow-up - Step 3: Wait a few more days, then send 2nd (and final) follow-up
Tips for writing messages: - Don’t pitch immediately. Thank them for connecting, mention something specific, and keep it short. - Avoid templates that sound like “I help businesses like yours 10x revenue.” People smell automation a mile away. - Limit your sequence to 2–3 messages. More than that, and you’re a pest.
Example sequence: - Connection Note: “Hi Sarah, saw you’re working on fintech in Berlin—always looking to connect with others in the space. Cheers, Tom.” - 1st Follow-up (2 days later): “Thanks for connecting, Sarah. Curious—what’s the biggest challenge you’re tackling this year?” - 2nd Follow-up (5 days after that): “Hope you’re having a good week. If you’re open to sharing, I’d love to hear how you’re approaching [challenge]. No pressure either way.”
That’s it. Don’t overthink.
Step 4: Configure campaign settings (don’t get flagged)
LinkedIn hates spam, and so do your prospects. Duxsoup lets you tweak timing and limits—use these features.
Recommended settings: - Daily limits: Keep it low. 30–50 connection requests per day is safe. Fewer is better if your account is new. - Delays: Randomize delays between actions/messages so it’s not obvious you’re using a bot. - Working hours: Only send messages during business hours in your lead’s time zone.
To set these: - In Duxsoup, go to “Options” > “Throttling.” - Adjust the sliders for daily actions and delays. - Set your active hours.
What to ignore:
Don’t copy someone else’s “secret” settings from Reddit or YouTube. LinkedIn changes things all the time. Start low, and ramp up slowly if you’re not getting warnings.
Step 5: Add your leads to the campaign
If you’ve already gathered profiles: - Open your LinkedIn search or upload your CSV into Duxsoup’s “Revisit Data” tool. - Select the leads you want. - Assign them to your campaign.
Watch out for: - Duplicate contacts (Duxsoup can help dedupe, but double-check). - People who’ve previously ignored or declined your connection—don’t keep pestering them.
Step 6: Monitor and tweak (the not-so-glamorous part)
Automation isn’t “set and forget.” You need to: - Watch for LinkedIn warnings or restrictions (pause immediately if you get any). - Track replies manually—Duxsoup can’t respond to messages for you. - Adjust your copy and timing if you’re getting no responses or lots of negative ones.
What actually works: - Personal, relevant messages. Reference something real from their profile or company. - Pausing campaigns if you get busy. Nothing’s worse than a lead responding and you ghost them for a week. - Testing different first lines or follow-up intervals. There’s no universal “best” sequence.
What to ignore: - “Growth hacks” that promise 10x response rates. Most are recycled or risky. - Overly aggressive follow-ups. If they haven’t replied by message three, let it go.
Step 7: Stay out of trouble
LinkedIn is cracking down on automation. Here’s how to avoid getting burned: - Warm up your account first—don’t go from zero to 50 requests a day. - Use Duxsoup’s randomization features so your activity looks human. - Don’t run campaigns 24/7. - Respond to messages yourself—don’t try to automate replies. - If LinkedIn sends a warning, stop all activity and give it a break for a few days.
Pro tip:
If you’re running multiple LinkedIn accounts, use different Chrome profiles and never log in from the same IP at the same time.
The honest take: Where Duxsoup drip campaigns shine (and where they don’t)
What works well: - Saving time on repetitive outreach. - Keeping leads warm without dropping the ball. - Simple sequences (connection + 2 follow-ups) for B2B audiences.
What doesn’t: - Deep personalization. If you want to reference specific projects or posts, you’ll need to do it manually. - Mass-blasting generic messages. You’ll get ignored or flagged. - Managing conversations at scale. Duxsoup can’t handle replies—humans still need to take over.
Ignore the hype about “fully automated” sales pipelines.
You’ll still need to write good messages, watch for replies, and know when to stop.
Wrapping up
Configuring Duxsoup drip campaigns isn’t rocket science, but it’s easy to mess up if you rush or get greedy. Start with a small, clean list. Write like a human. Keep your settings conservative. Watch what happens, and tweak as you go. Simple sequences, sent to the right people, work far better than complicated funnels or spammy blasts.
Don’t let anyone tell you there’s a magic formula. Try it, pay attention, and adjust. That’s how you actually get leads—without burning bridges on LinkedIn.