Usage examples

We collect the following examples to show how Linked API can be used with Make to automate LinkedIn-related operations. They’re intended to inspire practical ways to reduce manual steps in your business processes.

Content warming & outreach

Here is the scenario example of how you can use Linked API & Make integration for social selling through gradual engagement before sending requests for connect. This workflow warms up prospects automatically: first it likes and comments on their latest posts, then sends a connection request, checks if it’s accepted, and withdraws unaccepted ones after 7 days. All actions are scheduled and logged in a Google Sheet, so you can monitor who’s at each stage.

Modules: Google Sheets, Linked API (Fetch aPerson, React to a Post, Comment on a Post, Send a Connection Request, Check a Connection Status, Withdraw a Connection Request), Slack.

Form → CRM → LinkedIn/Email

Here is the scenario example of how you can use Linked API & Make to instantly turn new leads into personalized outreach at the moment they submit a form. When someone fills out your lead form (Typeform, website, ad campaign, etc.), the scenario instantly adds them to your CRM (e.g. Pipedrive), searches for their LinkedIn profile, and decides what to do next: send a connection request and log their LinkedIn URL or send a follow-up email instead. Every new lead will get a timely, personalized touch without manual lookup.

Modules: Typeform (Webhook), Pipedrive, Linked API (Search People, Send a Connection Request), Email.

LinkedIn SMM tracker

Here is the scenario example of how you can use Linked API & Make to get automated insights into your LinkedIn growth and engagement. Once a week, the workflow collects your LinkedIn metrics (SSI score, profile performance, and post stats), saves them to Google Sheets, compares with last week’s data, and sends a Slack summary with what’s up or down.

Modules: Google Sheets, Linked API (Retrieve SSI, Retrieve Performance, Fetch a Person, Fetch a Post), set of variables, Slack.

Recruiting automation

Here is the scenario example of how you can use Linked API & Make to automate candidate search, profile validation, and connection requests from ATS (Airtable) to LinkedIn. When a new record is added, it searches LinkedIn for a matching profile, validates fit using ChatGPT, sends a connection request, and tracks its status. The system updates candidate records daily, withdraws unaccepted requests after 7 days, and notifies the team in Slack when connections are accepted.

Modules: Airtable, Linked API (Search People, Check a Connection Status, Send/Withdraw a Connection Request), ChatGPT, Slack.

ERP lead warming

Here is an example of how you can use Linked API and Make to automate lead enrichment and engagement directly from your ERP system. Each company record is used to find up to three decision-makers on LinkedIn, fetch their profiles, and define if they are Active or Inactive based on posting activity over the last 90 days. The workflow continues only with active contacts, generating a short relevant comment with ChatGPT, and then sending a connection request.

Modules: ERP (HubSpot, or other), Linked API (Fetch a Company, Fetch a Person, Comment on a Post, Send a Connection Request), ChatGPT.