How to Use Bridger
Get started with Bridger in minutes. Follow our step-by-step guide to send personalized coffee chat emails to LinkedIn profiles using AI.
Video Tutorial
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Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to get started
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Step 1: Download & Install
Download the Bridger Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation. The extension will appear in your browser toolbar.
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Step 2: Connect Your Gmail
Click the Bridger extension icon and sign in with your Google account. We only request Gmail send access - your emails and data remain private and secure.
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Step 3: Find LinkedIn Profiles
Navigate to any LinkedIn profile you want to connect with. Bridger will automatically detect the profile and extract relevant information to personalize your message.
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Step 4: Generate Your Message
Click the Bridger extension icon while on the LinkedIn profile. Our AI will analyze the profile and generate a personalized coffee chat email that sounds like you wrote it.
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Step 5: Review & Edit
Review the generated email and make any personal touches you'd like. You can edit the tone, add specific details, or modify the call-to-action to match your style.
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Step 6: Send & Connect
Click "Send Email" and Bridger will automatically send the message via your Gmail account. Track your responses and build meaningful connections at scale.
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Pro Tips
Maximize your outreach success
Follow these best practices to increase your reply rates and build genuine connections through Bridger.
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Personalize your message with specific details from their profile
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Keep your emails concise and focused on one clear ask
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Send emails during business hours for better response rates
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Follow up politely if you don't receive a response within a week
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Use Bridger's AI suggestions as a starting point, then add your personal touch
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Track your success rates and refine your approach over time
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bridger
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Bridger uses industry-standard OAuth2 authentication and only requests Gmail send access. Your emails and LinkedIn data are never stored on our servers - everything runs locally in your browser.
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Absolutely! Bridger generates personalized messages as a starting point. You can edit, modify, and add your personal touch before sending.
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Response rates vary, but Bridger helps you craft more compelling messages. Try personalizing more, sending at different times, or following up politely.
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