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Using LinkedIn Community API for Brand Monitoring with Clay
Can we use LinkedIn Community API via Clay for monitoring target lists of Brand/Accounts mentions accross LinkedIn? Or we have to apply for our own?
We don't currently offer direct integration with the LinkedIn Community API for monitoring brand or account mentions across LinkedIn. However, Clay does integrate with LinkedIn for other purposes, such as pulling in lists of leads and enriching them with additional data. To use the LinkedIn Community API specifically for monitoring mentions, you would need to apply for access separately. Clay's integration focuses more on prospecting and lead enrichment capabilities. Are you looking to use this API for a specific use case related to lead generation or prospecting? I can provide more information on how Clay's LinkedIn integration might be helpful for your needs.
Abdul W.··Yes, we have list of Accounts we want to target/monitor over linkedIn along with their linkedIn Profiles.
- Abdul W.··
We want to monitor whenever they are mentioned , or post something over linkedIn to engage with them in a discussion.
We don't directly integrate with the LinkedIn Community API for monitoring mentions. However, we offer alternative ways to track your target accounts on LinkedIn: 1. Use our LinkedIn profile search feature to find and monitor specific profiles. 2. Utilize our "Find Recent Posts on LinkedIn" functionality to track recent activity. Note that this relies on public web scraping, so it may not capture all posts, especially from private accounts. 3. For more comprehensive monitoring, consider using third-party services like Apify or Phantombuster, which can be integrated with Clay. Be cautious, as these use your LinkedIn account and may risk being blocked if overused. 4. Try our Claygent AI research tool with advanced models for web access and LinkedIn data gathering. These options can help you monitor your target accounts and their LinkedIn profiles within Clay's capabilities.
While we don't directly integrate with LinkedIn's API for comprehensive monitoring, we offer several ways to track your target accounts on LinkedIn: 1. Use our LinkedIn profile search to find specific profiles. 2. Utilize our "Find Recent Posts on LinkedIn" feature to track recent activity. This uses public web scraping, so it may not capture all posts. 3. Try our Trigify integration for social listening. Set up keywords and filters to discover relevant mentions and posts. 4. Use our Claybooks template to analyze post engagement from influencers on LinkedIn. For more comprehensive monitoring, consider third-party services like Apify or Phantombuster, which can be integrated with Clay. However, use these cautiously to avoid potential LinkedIn account blocks.
- Abdul W.··
Do you suggest doing a workaround: - Add Profiles - Use (Trigify.io / Apify) for signal tracking - Add data to LinkedIn and than carry on with the rest of the flow mentioned.
Yes, that workaround could be effective. Here's a suggested approach: 1. Add profiles to Clay. 2. Use Trigify for social listening. Set up keywords and filters to track mentions and posts. 3. Alternatively, consider Apify for more comprehensive data gathering, but use cautiously to avoid potential LinkedIn account blocks. 4. Add the collected data to your Clay workflow. This method allows you to monitor your target accounts within Clay's capabilities. Remember, third-party tools may have risks, so use them carefully. If you need more guidance, let me know.
- Abdul W.··
So in short I need to have my own LinkedIn Community API key
You don't need your own LinkedIn Community API key to monitor mentions and posts for target accounts on LinkedIn with Clay. We offer alternative methods to track your target accounts: 1. Use our LinkedIn profile search feature. 2. Utilize our "Find Recent Posts on LinkedIn" functionality (note: this uses public web scraping). 3. Try our Trigify integration for social listening. These options can help you monitor your target accounts within our capabilities. If you need more comprehensive monitoring, you might consider third-party services that can be integrated with Clay. However, use these cautiously to avoid potential LinkedIn account issues. If you need further assistance, please request human help by clicking on "Talk to a person".
- Abdul W.··
I was looking at one of Clay's GTM engineer video where he comfortably mentioned to use LinkedIn Community API but than at the same time he haven't mentioned it's not for every one.
No, you don't need your own LinkedIn Community API key to monitor mentions and posts for target accounts on LinkedIn using Clay. We offer various tools and features that can help you track your target accounts without requiring a separate API key: 1. Our LinkedIn profile search feature 2. The "Find Recent Posts on LinkedIn" functionality (uses public web scraping) 3. Our Chrome Extension for scraping websites 4. Integration with third-party tools like Trigify for social listening These options can help you monitor your target accounts within our capabilities. If you need more comprehensive monitoring, you might consider using third-party services that can be integrated with Clay. However, use these cautiously to avoid potential LinkedIn account issues. If you need further assistance, please request human help by clicking on "Talk to a person".
Bo (.··Hi Abdul - Sorry for the confusion. We have a new LinkedIn integration that you can use by simply connecting your own LinkedIn account. Just add the integration, select LinkedIn, hit manage, and connect your account. This is from Linkedin directly.
Let me know if you need more help!