LinkedIn Profile Discovery

LinkedIn Profile Discovery automates the process of finding LinkedIn profiles by extracting person information from Google Sheets and searching for corresponding URLs using Airtop. This workflow saves time and enhances accuracy by updating the spreadsheet with validated LinkedIn URLs, streamlining the profile discovery process for users.

7/8/2025
5 nodes
Medium
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredData Processing & AnalysisMedium Workflow
Integrations:
GoogleSheetsAirtop

Target Audience

This workflow is designed for professionals and organizations that need to efficiently gather LinkedIn profile URLs based on a list of names. It is particularly useful for:
- Recruiters looking to build candidate profiles.
- Sales teams seeking to connect with potential clients.
- Marketing professionals conducting market research.
- HR departments managing employee records.
- Data analysts compiling social media presence for analysis.

Problem Solved

This workflow automates the tedious process of searching for LinkedIn profiles based on names provided in a Google Sheet. Instead of manually searching each name, it:
- Saves time by automating Google searches.
- Reduces the risk of human error in data entry.
- Provides a structured way to collect and update LinkedIn URLs directly in Google Sheets.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks 'Test workflow'.
    2. Fetch Person Info: It retrieves the list of names from a specified Google Sheet.
    3. Search Profile: For each name, it performs a Google search to find the LinkedIn profile URL. This step may take a few minutes depending on the number of names.
    4. Parse Response: The workflow processes the search results to extract the LinkedIn URL, if found.
    5. Update Row: Finally, it updates the Google Sheet with the retrieved LinkedIn URL, ensuring that the data is current and accurate.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing the Google Sheet: Update the documentId and sheetName parameters to point to a different Google Sheet.
    - Modifying Search Parameters: Adjust the search query in the Search profile node to include additional keywords or filters.
    - Updating Data Structure: Add or modify columns in the Google Sheet to include more data points such as job titles or locations.
    - Error Handling: Implement additional code in the Parse response node to handle cases where no LinkedIn URL is found, such as logging or notifying the user.

    LinkedIn Profile Discovery - N8N Workflow Directory