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# Send Videos in LinkedIn Messages (Expandi)

> Learn how to send personalized Sendspark videos in LinkedIn messages after connection acceptance using Expandi automation workflow.

To send Sendspark videos in LinkedIn with Expandi, build a campaign that sends a personalized video message only after a prospect accepts your connection request. Add a Visit Profile step, send an empty connection request, wait for acceptance, then send a message with your Sendspark video, which unfurls as an animated GIF preview.

## Key takeaways

* The workflow sends the video message only after the prospect accepts your connection request, which lifts both acceptance and response rates.
* Leaving the connection request message empty tends to produce higher acceptance rates than a personalized note.
* Expandi monitors for connection acceptance for up to two weeks before moving prospects to the next step.
* A short time delay (recommended 15 minutes) before the video message keeps the outreach from appearing overly automated.
* Sendspark video links unfurl inside LinkedIn messages as a rich preview with an animated thumbnail, not a plain link.

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This guide shows you how to set up an automated workflow that sends personalized Sendspark videos to LinkedIn prospects only after they accept your connection request. This two-step approach increases both connection acceptance rates and video response rates.

## Prerequisites

* Active Expandi account
* Sendspark account with dynamic video campaign set up
* Sendspark integration enabled in Expandi

## Setting Up Your Expandi Workflow

## Step 1: Configure Initial Steps

1. Create a new campaign in Expandi
2. Add a **Visit Profile** step as your first action (recommended by Expandi to appear less suspicious)
3. Add a **Check if Connected** logic step to avoid sending requests to existing connections

## Step 2: Send Connection Request

1. Add a **Send Connection Request** step
2. Leave the connection request message empty to increase acceptance rates

**Tip:** Statistics from LinkedIn automation platforms show that empty connection requests have higher acceptance rates than personalized ones.

## Step 3: Wait for Acceptance

1. Add another **Check if Connected** step
2. Expandi will monitor for connection acceptance for up to two weeks
3. Once accepted, prospects automatically move to the next step

## Step 4: Send Personalized Video Message

1. Add a **Send Message** step
2. Set a time delay (recommended: 15 minutes) to avoid appearing overly automated
3. Craft your message template using Expandi's dynamic fields

## Creating Your Message Template

Here's an example message structure:

"Hey \[First Name], not sure if you've had a chance to look at our company, but we help \[describe your service]. Here's a quick video to show how it works: \[Sendspark Video Link]"

## Adding Sendspark Video Integration

1. In your message template, click where you want to insert the video
2. Select the Sendspark integration option
3. Choose your desired dynamic video campaign from the dropdown
4. Click the green checkmark to add the video placeholder

## Setting Up Your Sendspark Dynamic Campaign

Your dynamic video campaign should include:

* **Base video:** Your main recorded content
* **AI voice cloning:** For personalized name mentions
* **Dynamic backgrounds:** Show prospect's website (optional)
* **Landing page:** Custom page for each prospect with booking options
* **Integrations:** Connect with your CRM for seamless follow-up

## How It Works in Practice

Once your workflow is live:

1. Expandi sends connection requests to your prospect list
2. When prospects accept, they automatically receive your personalized video message after the delay period
3. Sendspark creates individual videos for each prospect using AI personalization
4. Videos appear in LinkedIn messages as rich previews with animated thumbnails, not just plain links

**Tip:** The video links will unfurl in LinkedIn messages, showing an animated GIF preview that makes your message more engaging and clickable.

## Best Practices

* Keep your initial video recording concise and valuable
* Use the time delay feature to maintain a natural conversation flow
* Monitor your campaign performance and adjust messaging as needed
* Ensure your dynamic video campaign has enough personalization elements to stand out

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Why send the video only after the prospect accepts my connection?">
    This two-step approach increases both connection acceptance rates and video response rates. You keep the connection request itself simple, then follow up with a personalized video once you're connected, so the video reaches an audience that has already agreed to hear from you.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Should I add a message to the connection request?">
    Leave it empty. Statistics from LinkedIn automation platforms show that empty connection requests have higher acceptance rates than personalized ones. Save your personalized message and video for the Send Message step after the connection is accepted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does Expandi wait for a connection to be accepted?">
    Expandi will monitor for connection acceptance for up to two weeks. Once a prospect accepts, they automatically move to the next step and receive your video message after the delay you set.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will my video show as a preview in LinkedIn?">
    Yes. The Sendspark video link unfurls in LinkedIn messages, showing an animated GIF preview that makes your message more engaging and clickable, rather than appearing as a plain link.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What should my Sendspark dynamic campaign include?">
    A base video with your main recorded content, AI voice cloning for personalized name mentions, optional dynamic backgrounds showing the prospect's website, a custom landing page with booking options, and CRM integrations for seamless follow-up.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related articles

* [Expandi Integration - AI Personalized Videos](/expandi-integration-ai-personalized-videos)
* [Expandi - Send Personalized Videos at Scale](/expandi-send-personalized-videos-at-scale)
* [Connect Expandi with Sendspark for the First Time](/connect-expandi-with-sendspark-for-the-first-time)
* [Customize Thumbnails in LinkedIn Messages](/customize-thumbnails-in-linkedin-messages)

*Updated July 2026.*