LinkedIn Post Search Export

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 the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. In the Automation Store, use the search bar to find LinkedIn Post Search Export.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To access LinkedIn data, you need to connect your LinkedIn account with TexAu. Start by selecting Add Account and choosing LinkedIn. You can connect in two ways:

• Magic Link sends a secure link to your email, avoiding manual cookie entry and streamlining login.
• The Add Account button automatically connects using TexAu’s built-in browser extension.

Tip: Using Magic Link is a quick, secure method to add your LinkedIn account without needing cookies.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

After connecting LinkedIn, define the input source for your search, specifying the criteria for the posts you want to retrieve. You can select from a single keyword or LinkedIn Post Search URL, or a bulk input option like a Google Sheet or CSV file.

1. Single Keyword or LinkedIn Post Search URL: If you want to search based on a single keyword or specific LinkedIn URL, enter it directly into TexAu. For example, if you’re tracking mentions of a specific product or topic, you could enter a search URL containing that keyword to target posts on LinkedIn.

2. Google Sheet or CSV: For searching with multiple keywords, use a Google Sheet or CSV file. Simply prepare a Google Sheet or CSV file containing each keyword or LinkedIn Post URL in a separate row. Paste the Google Sheet URL or upload the CSV file in TexAu, allowing it to use each row as a search input. This is especially helpful if you’re monitoring multiple brands, products, or topics at once.

3. Customizing with LinkedIn Filters: When constructing your LinkedIn Post Search URL, apply filters directly on LinkedIn for more precise targeting. Filters may include:

   • Content Type (e.g., posts with videos, images, or links)
   • Date Range (limit results to specific time frames, like past 24 hours or the last month)
   • Language (target posts in a specific language)

   Using these filters refines your search and helps ensure you’re only gathering posts that align with your goals.

Step 4: 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:

• 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.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To prevent LinkedIn from detecting rapid requests, TexAu allows you to set an Iteration Delay to space out the extraction of each post. Set both Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay options to vary the time interval between requests. For example, if you set a delay range of 10 to 15 seconds, each extraction will occur randomly within that range, simulating natural usage patterns. You can set this delay in seconds, minutes, hours, or even days.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

The Output Mode in TexAu lets you select how and where you’d like the extracted data to be saved. You can export data to Google Sheets or a CSV file, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your analysis or sharing needs.

1. Export Options: Choose between Google Sheet or CSV file as the destination for your data. If you select Google Sheet, link your Google account to enable direct export to your Google Drive, which simplifies data sharing and collaboration.
2. Output Options:
   • Append (Default): Adds new data at the end of previous data entries, making it easy to track updates across multiple runs.
   • Split: Each run creates a separate CSV file, helpful if you want distinct sets of results from each automation run.
   • Overwrite: Replaces old data with new results, useful for scenarios where only the latest information is relevant.
3. Duplicate Management: To avoid duplicated data entries, enable the Deduplicate option, which removes duplicate rows between extractions and helps keep your data clean.

Tip: Using Google Sheets for exporting data allows for real-time access and team collaboration, especially useful for ongoing projects.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once all your configurations are set, click Run to start the automation. TexAu provides the flexibility to run automations on either Cloud or Desktop mode:

• Choose Cloud to run the automation from TexAu’s servers, a convenient option if you don’t need to use your device’s IP address.
• Opt for Desktop if you prefer to run it locally, which may help avoid detection by using your own IP.

Tip: Running automations on Desktop saves cloud run-time costs and gives you greater control over the task execution.

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.

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.