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LinkedIn Post Search Export

Automate LinkedIn post extraction based on keywords and filters with the LinkedIn Post Search Export tool. Easily collect, schedule, and export data to Google Sheets or CSV files for analysis. Ideal for marketers and growth hackers, this automation saves time by streamlining data collection, helping track industry trends, and monitor brand mentions.

LinkedIn Post Search Export

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    Overview

    TexAu’s LinkedIn Post Search Export automation allows you to collect posts from LinkedIn based on chosen keywords or other search criteria, making it a valuable tool for marketers, sales managers, and growth hackers. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up this automation, exporting results to Google Sheets or a CSV file for easy analysis and sharing.

    Step 1: Log in to TexAu and Connect LinkedIn

    • Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com.
    • Go to Accounts and connect your LinkedIn account. You can choose one of these methods:
      • Share via Magic Link: Share the link, copy it to your browser, and follow the steps to integrate your LinkedIn account securely.
      • Add Account: Sync cookies and browser data with TexAu for seamless integration.

    Tip: Use Magic Link for an easy and secure connection.

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    Step 2: Choose Cloud or Desktop Execution

    • Decide how you want to run the automation:
      • Cloud Mode: Automates tasks on TexAu’s servers with built-in proxies. You can add custom proxies via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
      • Desktop Mode: Runs automation on your local device using your IP address.

    Tip: Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and gives more control over the process.

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    Step 3: Search for the Particular LinkedIn Automation

    • Navigate to the Automation Store on TexAu.
    • Use the search bar to find LinkedIn Post Search Export automation.

    Step 4: Select Your Input Source

    Define the input source to specify LinkedIn posts for the LinkedIn Post Search Export automation.

    Manually Enter a Single Input

    Use this option to search for a specific LinkedIn post. This is ideal for targeting individual posts for detailed analysis.

    • Post Search: Enter the keywords or LinkedIn search URL for the desired posts. This is a required field.
    • Start Time (Optional): Filter posts based on time ranges, such as Past 24 hours, Past Week, or Past Month.
    • Sort By (Optional): Choose how to sort the posts, either by Relevance or Date Posted.
    • Posted By (Optional): Define the posts to include based on their source: 1st Connections, People You Follow, or Me.
    • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of posts to extract (up to 2,500 per search).
    • Once you’ve entered the details, click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

    Google Sheets

    This option is perfect for handling multiple LinkedIn post searches efficiently. Follow these steps:

    1. Connect Your Google Account:
      • Click Select Google Account to choose your account.
      • If not connected, click Add New Google Sheet Account to link another account.
    2. Select Your Spreadsheet:
      • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing your post search inputs.
      • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet where the inputs are stored.
    3. Adjust Processing Options:
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the sheet.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
    4. Provide Input Details:
      • Post Search: Ensure the column contains the keywords or LinkedIn search URLs for the desired posts.
      • Start Time (Optional): Define the time range to filter posts, such as Past 24 hours, Past Week, or Past Month.
      • Sort By (Optional): Choose how to sort the posts, either by Relevance or Date Posted.
      • Posted By (Optional): Specify the posts to include based on their source: 1st Connections, People You Follow, or Me.
      • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of posts to extract per search (up to 2,500).
    5. Run the Automation:
      • Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the process.

    Optional Advanced Feature:

    • Loop Mode: Enable Loop Mode to reprocess the Google Sheet from the start once all rows are completed. This is useful for recurring data updates.

    • Enable Watch Row (Optional)

      Watch Row feature helps you run workflows automatically when new Google Sheet entries are added. It continuously monitors for updates and processes new data without manual action.

      Configure Watch Row by defining an update interval and an execution period.

      Watch Row Schedule

      • None
      • Scheduling Intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour)
      • One-Time Execution
      • Daily Execution
      • Weekly Recurrence (e.g., every Wednesday and Saturday)
      • Monthly Specific Dates (e.g., 3rd and 20th)
      • Custom Fixed Dates (e.g., November 11)

      By default, Watch Row runs every 15 minutes and continues for five days unless modified.

      With Watch Row, TexAu processes new data dynamically and without delays.

    CSV File

    This option allows you to search for LinkedIn posts from a static list of keywords or LinkedIn search URLs. Follow these steps:

    1. Upload the File:
      • Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing LinkedIn search inputs from your computer.
      • TexAu will display the file name and preview its content for verification.
    2. Adjust Processing Settings:
      • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the file.
      • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if needed.
    3. Provide Input Details:
      • Post Search: Ensure the correct column contains the keywords or LinkedIn search URLs.
      • Start Time (Optional): Define the time range to filter posts, such as Past 24 hours, Past Week, or Past Month.
      • Sort By (Optional): Choose how to sort the posts, either by Relevance or Date Posted.
      • Posted By (Optional): Specify the posts to include based on their source: 1st Connections, People You Follow, or Me.
      • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of posts to extract per search (up to 2,500).
    4. Run the Automation:
      • Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the process.

    Tip: Use Google Sheets for dynamic or frequently updated search inputs, and CSV files for static data that doesn’t change often.

    Screenshot Suggestion: Show the CSV upload screen, with the file name preview and row configuration options highlighted.

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    Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

    TexAu’s scheduling feature allows you to set a specific date and time for running the automation. This is particularly useful if you want the automation to run during off-peak hours. Click Schedule and configure your Recurrence Frequency:

    • None
    • At Regular Intervals (e.g., every hour or every 4 hours)
    • Once
    • Every Day
    • On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
    • On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
    • On Specific Dates (e.g., November 10)

    Setting up a recurring schedule can be helpful if you’re monitoring LinkedIn posts over a period of time for trends or engagement analysis.

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    Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

    Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

    • Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
    • Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

    Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

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    Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

    Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

    • Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
    • Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
    • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
    • Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

    Tip: Google Sheets export makes it easy to collaborate with your team in real time, particularly useful for alumni network management and analysis

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    Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

    After the automation finishes running, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to view your extracted data. Locate your LinkedIn Post Search Export automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

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    TexAu’s LinkedIn Post Search Export automation streamlines the process of gathering LinkedIn posts based on specific keywords and criteria, making it a versatile tool for monitoring content and engagement trends. With customizable scheduling, flexible input options, and direct export to Google Sheets or CSV, TexAu offers marketers, sales managers, and growth hackers an efficient way to keep track of industry conversations, monitor brand mentions, or analyze relevant LinkedIn posts.

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