Glossary
Technical Identifiers
Provider ID
Unique internal identifier assigned by LinkedIn to each user or company profile. Used for precise API interactions and profile matching.
example: ACoAACF0FXIB4xNWerCDvaQaRj_1guvaCYR-hQg
Public ID
Visible, user-friendly identifier in LinkedIn profile URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/username). Used for human-readable profile references.
example: reidhoffman
Profile Types
User Profile
Individual professional account containing personal work history, skills, and networking information.
Company Profile
Organizational LinkedIn presence showcasing company details, employees, and professional activities.
Connection States
Pending Invitation
Connection request sent but not yet accepted or rejected by the recipient.
Connected
Successful professional network connection between two LinkedIn users.
Search & Retrieval Terminology
Network Distance
LinkedIn's metric indicates connection proximity (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree connections, SELF).
Relationship Status
Current connection state between users (connected, not connected, pending).
Action-Specific Terms
InMail
Paid messaging service allowing direct communication with LinkedIn users outside immediate network.
Profile Visit
Retrieving and examining a LinkedIn profile's detailed information.
Invitation
Formal request to connect with another professional on LinkedIn.
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Workflow-Related Terms
Automation Workflow
Sequence of automated actions triggered by specific events or conditions within the CRM.
Workflow Trigger
Initial event or condition that initiates an automated workflow sequence.
Workflow Action
Individual step or operation performed within an automated workflow process.
Action Field Types
Standard Action Fields
Input fields required to execute a specific LinkedIn workflow action
Required Action Fields
Mandatory input fields required to execute a specific LinkedIn workflow action
Typically include identifiers, search parameters, or communication details
