Action: Search Company

Action: Search Company

Action Overview

The Search Company action enables you to find specific companies on LinkedIn using keywords or company names. This action returns detailed company information including the organization's profile URL, industry classification, location, and follower count. It's designed to help you verify company details and enrich your CRM data with accurate LinkedIn information.

Use Cases

• Data Verification: Confirm company details and ensure accurate CRM records

• Lead Research: Gather company insights before sales outreach

• Account Enrichment: Automatically populate company records with LinkedIn data

• Market Analysis: Research potential clients or competitors

Inputs and Required Data Input Fields

Keywords: (Required) Words or company name to search for

Example: "Acme Corporation" or "Tech Solutions"

Workflow Integration Step-by-Step Guide

1. Trigger the Action: Configure your workflow to trigger Search Company when you need to verify or enrich company data

2. Map Input Fields: Pass the company name or relevant keywords

3. Process Results: Use the returned company data to update CRM records or trigger follow-up actions

Related Actions

• Retrieve Company Profile: Get more detailed information after identifying the correct company

• Search People: Find employees at identified companies

• List Posts: Monitor company activity and content

Response

The Search Company action returns these key fields:

• Provider ID: Unique LinkedIn identifier for the company

• Company Name: Official company name on LinkedIn

• Profile URL: Direct link to company's LinkedIn profile

• Summary: Brief description of the company

• Industry: Company's primary industry classification

• Location: Company's listed location

• Logo: URL to company's LinkedIn profile image

• Followers Count: Number of LinkedIn followers

Common Errors and Troubleshooting Common Errors

No Results Found: The search keywords didn't match any companies

Solution: Try different variations of the company name or broader keywords

Multiple Matches: Keywords match multiple companies

Solution: Use more specific keywords or the company's full name

Best Practices

• Use specific company names rather than generic keywords when possible

• Include location or industry terms to narrow results for common company names

• Store returned Provider IDs for future reference and detailed profile retrieval

• Implement error handling for cases where no matches are found

Advanced Tips

• Combine with Retrieve Company Profile for comprehensive company data

• Use returned data to validate and standardize company names in your CRM

• Create workflows to automatically verify new company records

• Set up periodic verification of existing company data

FAQs Q:

How accurate are the search results?

A: Results are based on LinkedIn's current data and exact keyword matches. Using specific company names yields the most accurate results.

Q: Are there limits to how many searches I can perform?

A: Yes, LinkedIn enforces daily limits: 80 searches for free accounts and 150 for premium accounts.

Q: What happens if multiple companies match my search?

A: The action returns the most relevant match based on LinkedIn's algorithm. Use more specific keywords for precise matching.