The LinkedIn Search bar method is one of the most commonly used ways to import leads to HeyReach. No Sales Navigator needed. Works with free accounts.
It offers two options:
đĄ The maximum number of leads you can import per LinkedIn sender is 1,000 per import. Check the end of this article for a workaround to exceed this limit.
1. Extract via URL (import lead list via search URL)
To import a lead list into HeyReach from the search you've made via LinkedIn Search bar you need to be logged into your LinkedIn account in a separate browser tab.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Create a LinkedIn Search
Log in to your LinkedIn account.
Head to the LinkedIn Search bar search for accounts that match your criteria
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For example, I search for "customer support" and filter results to include only 2nd-degree connections. You can adjust filters per your need.
Step 2: Copy the Search URL
Once you are done with filtering of the search results, copy the full URL from your browserâs address bar.
Ensure the entire URL is copied; an incomplete link will result in a failed import.
Step 3: Import leads in HeyReach:
Navigate to the Leads tab in HeyReach.
Click on the Add Leads button.
Step 4: Select Import Method
Choose the LinkedIn Search Bar method and click Continue.
Select the Extract from URL tab
Step 5: Create a lead list out of the LinkedIn Search bar:
Enter a name for your lead list.
Select the LinkedIn sender (the LinkedIn account associated with the search URL) for accurate results.
Add the Search Bar URL you previously copied from browser address bar.
Step 6: Start importing
Click on the Start Importing button.
You will be directed to the importing screen, where you can monitor the progress, including the percentage of leads being imported.
đ¨ Use the Stop Importing option only if you want to cancel the process. Stopping the import will prevent all leads from being imported.
While the import is running, you can continue working on other tasks within your HeyReach account. The process will finish in the background.
Once completed, the imported list will be available in the Leads tab. Click on the list to view and manage the leads
2. Search by Keyword
This option allows you to add keywords and filters directly within HeyReach, eliminating the need to log in to your LinkedIn account in a separate tab.
Step 1: Add leads in HeyReach:
Navigate to the Leads tab in HeyReach.
Click on the Add Leads button.
Step 2: Select Import method
Choose the LinkedIn Search Bar method and click Continue.
When the next screen open it will show you Extract by URL by default , but you should opt for second tab and
Select the Search by Keyword option.
Step 3: Create a lead list and define search parameters
Enter a name for your lead list.
Select the LinkedIn sender.
In the Search Query area, enter your keyword(s); a Boolean string is allowed.
Apply specific filters, such as location, industry, current/past companies, or connection degree, to refine the results.
Step 4: Start Importing:
Click on the 'Start Importing' button to begin the process.
You will be redirected to the importing screen, where you can monitor the progress, including the number and percentage of leads being imported.
đ¨ Use the Stop Importing option only if you want to cancel the process. Stopping the import will prevent all leads from being imported.
While the import is running, you can continue working on other tasks within your HeyReach account. The process will finish in the background.
Once completed, the imported list will be available in the Leads tab. Click on the list to view and manage the leads
How to increase the import limit from LinkedIn Search bar?
By default, the maximum number of leads that can be imported per LinkedIn sender in one import is 1,000. However, you can increase this limit by including additional LinkedIn senders from your workspace.
This applies to both the Extract from URL and Search by Keyword options within the LinkedIn Search Bar method.
For example, if you have three LinkedIn senders available, you can import up to 3,000 leads in one session (1,000 per sender).
