"The concept of networking with people you've never met, and possibly never will, could seem a little contradictory to usual business encounters. However the growth of LinkedIn, a social media channel dedicated to professional networking, suggests that strangers are willing to form business relations online.
Furthermore, LinkedIn now has over 300 million users; giving you an even greater chance to find and interact with peers and professionals who are interested in your services."
Take a look at this infographic from cartwrightking, that will guide you how to use LinkedIn to interact with other LinkedIn users.