LinkedIn Integrates Calendly For Appointment Booking

INDUSTRY NEWS

For LinkedIn Premium users, networking just got easier. LinkedIn has officially launched a new integration with Calendly, allowing professionals to embed a ‘Book an Appointment’ button directly on their profiles. This new feature aims to remove friction from the meeting scheduling process, making it more efficient to connect with potential clients, partners, or employers.

How The LinkedIn & Calendly Integration Works

With this update, Premium Business, Sales Navigator, and Recruiter users can now add a custom call-to-action (CTA) button on their profiles. This button directs visitors to their Calendly scheduling page, where they can easily book a meeting based on available time slots.

For professionals and businesses leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation, this update can be a game-changer. Instead of relying on back-and-forth messaging to coordinate meetings, potential clients or connections can instantly secure a slot-boosting efficiency and response rates.

The Impact of LinkedIn’s Custom CTA Buttons

LinkedIn first introduced custom profile buttons in 2023, offering Premium users the ability to add CTAs such as:

Visit My Website
View My Services
Book an Appointment

Since launch, over one million Premium users and Enterprise accounts have adopted the feature, with LinkedIn reporting a 25% increase in profile views for users utilizing these CTAs.

More importantly, the addition of Calendly integration takes this a step further, facilitating direct action rather than passive engagement.

Why This Matters For Professionals

More profile views are great, but what professionals truly need is conversion-whether it’s securing a sales call, booking a recruitment interview, or arranging a networking meeting. This integration helps bridge that gap by allowing potential clients and connections to take immediate action.

As LinkedIn user Liam Darmody shared, implementing the Calendly link has significantly improved his inbound lead process, resulting in over 200 new business meetings since adding it to his profile. This demonstrates the tangible benefits of reducing friction in the booking process.

Who Can Access This Feature?

The LinkedIn Calendly integration is currently available for:

Premium Business Subscribers
Sales Navigator Users
Recruiter Users

If you're using LinkedIn as a primary networking or business development tool, upgrading to Premium may be worth considering to take advantage of this functionality.

How To Set Up Your LinkedIn Calendly Integration

Go to your LinkedIn Profile and navigate to your custom CTA settings.
Select ‘Book an Appointment’ as your CTA option.
Link your Calendly account by entering your scheduling page URL.
Save changes, and your new button will appear on your LinkedIn profile.

With this latest feature, LinkedIn is making it easier than ever to turn profile visits into valuable conversations. Whether you’re a freelancer, recruiter, or business owner, integrating Calendly into your LinkedIn profile can help streamline appointment scheduling and boost engagement.

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