In simple English
This program searches for professional profiles on LinkedIn and sends connection requests to them automatically. It uses a Google service to find people by their job title and location, then saves the results to a spreadsheet. Another part of the tool logs into your account and clicks connect on each profile for you. You need a Google account, a LinkedIn account, and some patience to set up the credentials. The software is free to use, though Google charges a small fee if you run more than one hundred searches per day.
What it is
ConneXion is a desktop utility written in Python with a graphical interface built using Tkinter (a built-in Python way to create windows and buttons). It combines the Google Custom Search JSON API (an interface that lets computer programs query Google search results) with Selenium (a tool that controls a web browser automatically) to automate outreach on LinkedIn.
What it is good for
Solo founders and sales people who want to find potential clients and expand their professional network on LinkedIn without paying for expensive enterprise subscriptions.
- Saves hours of manual profile searching and clicking.
- Personalises connection notes with the recipient's first name.
- Includes a visual window so you do not need to use the command line.
- Risk of your LinkedIn account getting restricted if you send too many requests.
- Google free search API limits you to one hundred queries per day.
- Requires Google Chrome installed on your computer to run the browser automation.
Manual LinkedIn searching and clicking connection buttons by hand.
Microsoft Excel for viewing the exported profile spreadsheets.
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