Someone you could reach through two intermediate people on LinkedInâyour contact knows someone who knows the person you want to connect with. While third-degree connections aren’t direct contacts, they’re accessible through introductions and can expand your professional network beyond your immediate circle. B2B marketers often use third-degree connections strategically to identify prospects, request introductions, and build credibility through mutual contacts rather than making cold outreach.
Third-Degree Connection
Nelson Malone is a LinkedIn strategy specialist and B2B marketing expert with a decade of experience helping professionals grow on LinkedIn. As editor of Linkedin Daily, he covers LinkedIn algorithm updates, advertising strategies, personal branding, and career growth.
