Mastering LinkedIn Automation with Phantombuster’s Latest AI Updates

Nicholas D'hondt
Nicholas D'hondt
Mastering LinkedIn Automation with Phantombuster’s Latest AI Updates

We’re always on the lookout for the latest tools and technologies to help our clients thrive. Over the years, we’ve used Phantombuster on more than 200 different projects, and it has become our go-to tool for LinkedIn Automation. Its versatility and effectiveness have made it an indispensable part of our digital marketing toolkit.

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In this blog post, we’re excited to delve into some new and improved use cases for Phantombuster, particularly focusing on their latest AI functionality. We’ll be exploring the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher and AI LinkedIn Message Writer, two game-changing updates that are set to revolutionize LinkedIn Automation and LinkedIn marketing.

We’ll also be discussing the new Leads page, a feature that allows you to view all your leads from your dashboard, filter them, and plug them straight into your next workflow. This is a powerful addition that promises to streamline your LinkedIn Automation process even further.

But we won’t stop there. We’ll also be sharing practical tips and strategies on how to leverage these new features for maximum impact. Whether you’re a seasoned Phantombuster user or new to LinkedIn Automation, this post will provide valuable insights to enhance your marketing efforts.

So, buckle up and join us as we navigate through the exciting world of LinkedIn Automation with Phantombuster’s latest AI updates. Let’s dive in!

How is Phantombuster Different Than Other LinkedIn Automation Tools?

In the crowded landscape of LinkedIn Automation tools, Phantombuster stands out for several reasons. Its unique blend of versatility, power, and user-friendliness sets it apart from the competition.

Firstly, Phantombuster offers a wide range of automation options, far beyond simple connection requests and message sending. With Phantombuster, you can automate profile visits, endorsements, post likes, and much more. This broad functionality allows you to create a more natural and varied pattern of activity on LinkedIn, which can help to avoid triggering LinkedIn’s anti-spam measures.

Secondly, Phantombuster is not just a LinkedIn tool. It supports automation for a variety of platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, and Google. This multi-platform approach makes Phantombuster a one-stop shop for your social media automation needs.

Thirdly, Phantombuster’s recent introduction of AI functionality takes LinkedIn automation to a new level. The AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher and AI LinkedIn Message Writer can generate data insights and craft personalized messages, respectively. These AI-driven features can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your LinkedIn outreach by making it more targeted and personalized.

Lastly, Phantombuster’s new Leads page provides a centralized dashboard where you can view, filter, and manage all your leads. This feature simplifies lead management and makes it easier to integrate your LinkedIn leads into your overall marketing workflow.

Unleashing the Power of AI and GPT in LinkedIn Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) models are revolutionizing the way we approach LinkedIn Automation. They bring a level of sophistication and personalization that was previously unattainable, making your outreach efforts more effective and efficient.

AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher: Transforming Lead Profiling

AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, providing insights that can help you target your outreach more effectively. For instance, Phantombuster’s AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher can generate data insights from LinkedIn profiles, such as interview questions or lead scores. This allows you to tailor your approach to each lead, increasing the likelihood of a positive response. By understanding your leads better, you can craft messages that resonate with them on a personal level, making your outreach efforts more impactful.

AI LinkedIn Message Writer: Personalizing Outreach at Scale

On the other hand, GPT models like the one powering Phantombuster’s AI LinkedIn Message Writer can generate human-like text based on the data provided. This means you can auto-write personalized messages that are tailored to your leads’ profiles. The result? More engaging and relevant messages that resonate with your audience and drive higher response rates. This tool takes the guesswork out of crafting the perfect message, saving you time and increasing your efficiency.

In conclusion, AI and GPT models are not just enhancing LinkedIn Automation – they’re transforming it. By leveraging these technologies, you can make your LinkedIn outreach more targeted, personalized, and effective, helping you build stronger connections and achieve better results.

Our Favourite Use-Cases for Phantombuster’s AI LinkedIn automation Tools

At Upthrust, we’ve found numerous ways to leverage Phantombuster’s AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher and AI LinkedIn Message Writer to enhance our LinkedIn Automation efforts. Here are some of our favorite use cases for our favorite Linkedin automation tool. The first use case will be complete with screenshots and step-by-step information. You’ll be able to reuse these steps for the other use cases.

LinkedIn Lead Generation and Personalized Outreach

One of the most powerful applications of these tools is in lead generation and personalized outreach. Before being able to use the A.I. tools we need to create a great segmentation.

Step 1: Leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator for Precise Segmentation

The first step to successful LinkedIn automation is creating a well-defined segmentation. LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a powerful tool that helps us achieve this. With its advanced search filters, we can pinpoint our target audience with precision. Whether we’re looking for professionals based on their job title, company size, or industry, Sales Navigator provides a robust platform for identifying potential leads. If you don’t want to pay for a LinkedIn premium account, you can always use the standard Linkedin search options.

People in a Marketing management role in Flanders who recently changes jobs

Once we’ve identified our target audience, we use Phantombuster to extract the results. This tool automates the process of gathering data from LinkedIn profiles, saving us valuable time and resources.

We are using the Sales Navigator Search Export phantom

At this point, we have a list with basic information about these LinkedIn users. If we want to get all the information available, we’ll need to use 1 more phantom.

It’s time to use the LinkedIn Profile Scraper!

We use the output of our Sales Navigator Search Export phatom as input for this scrape.

With the list of potential leads in hand, we’re ready to use Phantombuster’s AI tools to enrich the profiles and initiate personalized outreach.

Remember, before you can effectively use AI tools for LinkedIn automation, a well-defined segmentation is crucial. LinkedIn Sales Navigator, combined with Phantombuster, provides a powerful solution for this initial step.

Step 2: The AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher: Improving your Segmentation

The AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher takes the profile data we’ve scraped and elevates it by generating additional data fields that answer specific questions. This LinkedIn automation tool goes beyond the surface, providing insights that can significantly enhance our understanding of each lead.

For instance, it can help us discern whether a person holds decision-making power within their organization. It can also indicate if a person works remotely or if they are likely to change jobs or receive a promotion in the near future. These insights, derived from the enriched data, enable us to tailor our segmentation outreach strategies more effectively, ensuring that our messages are not only personalized but also timely and relevant.

We are using the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to make sure we are only sending messages and connection requests to decision makers.

Step 3: Crafting Personalized LinkedIn Messages with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Once we have this enriched data, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to craft personalized connection requests or messages.

Nobody likes to receive generic automated messages.

The tool uses AI to generate messages that are tailored to each lead’s profile, making them more engaging and relevant. This personalized approach can significantly improve the response rate and engagement, making our outreach efforts more successful.

To make sure I didn’t send messages to people who don’t fit my improved segmentation, I uploaded the results of the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to a Google sheet. Now I can filter so I make sure I don’t spend A.I. enrichment credits and messages on LinkedIn Accounts that I don’t want to connect with.

The AI LinkedIn Message writer will create a powerfull message based on my requirements and the available profile information that we scraped

Step 4: Send Connection requests and messages to your segmented LinkedIn users

As a final step, we’ll be using the brand new LinkedIn Outreach phantom. This phantom allows us to send a connection request and multiple follow-up messages all sent from your personal Linkedin account.

I prefer to use a Google sheet as input to make it very easy to remove and/or add leads, but you can also use the brand-new leads dashboard, directly from within Phantombuster.

Don’t forget to select your AI message that was generated in step 3 as an invitation message that will be sent together with the connection request.

Use the ai message as a variable for each connection request

Step 5: Sit back and relax

The LinkedIn automation will now work for you. No need to leave your browser open. Maybe this is the right time to create some new interesting LinkedIn posts. This way, you’ll make a great impression on your brand-new connections. Just make sure you stay logged in to your Linkedin account. The moment you log out of LinkedIn in your browser, you’ll also be logged out in Phantombuster.

The LinkedIn Outreach also gives you a dashboard so you know exactly how your campaigns are going

Event Promotion

Phantombuster’s AI tools can also be incredibly useful when promoting events, such as webinars or virtual meetups.

Identifying Relevant Professionals with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher

We use the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to identify professionals who might be interested in our event. This could be based on their job title, industry, location, or any other relevant criteria. By targeting our invitations to the right people, we can increase the likelihood of them attending the event.

Sending Personalized Invitations with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Once we have identified these individuals, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to send personalized invitations. The tool can craft messages that highlight the benefits of attending the event and make each invitee feel special. This personal touch can significantly increase the response rate and the number of attendees at our events.

Product Launch

When launching a new product or service, Phantombuster’s AI tools can be invaluable.

Identifying Key Decision-Makers with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher

We use the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to identify key decision-makers in our target industries. This could be CEOs, managers, or any other individuals who have the power to decide whether to use our product or service. By targeting these individuals, we can increase the likelihood of our product or service being adopted.

Crafting Personalized Messages with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Once we have identified these decision-makers, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to craft personalized messages. These messages highlight how our new product or service can solve their specific problems, making them more likely to consider using it.

Recruitment

Phantombuster’s AI tools can also be used for recruitment. When you are creating segmentation, you can use the LinkedIn recruiter search, use the regular search or use Sales Navigator as we did in the first use-case.

Identifying Potential Candidates with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher

When hiring for a specific role, we use the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to identify potential candidates. This could be based on their skills, experience, or any other relevant criteria. We can also ask GPT to look at their job experiences and let us know how likely they are to want to change jobs.

Sending Personalized Messages with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Once we have identified these candidates, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to write personalized messages. These messages explain why we think they would be a good fit for the role, making them more likely to consider applying.

Content Promotion

If we’ve published a new blog post or white paper, Phantombuster’s AI tools can help us promote it. I will use this tactic, to promote this exact blog post to my own network. So instead of starting with a segmentation on your 2nd or 3rd-degree connections, you’ll need to make sure you are filtering withing your first-degree connections.

Identifying Interested Professionals with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher

We use the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to identify professionals who might be interested in our content. This could be based on their interests, industry, or any other relevant criteria. By targeting the right people, we make sure we are not perceived as an irrelevant spammer and only send the message to connections that might be interested in it.

Writing Content with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Once we have identified these individuals, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to create personalized messages. These messages share the content and invite them to share their thoughts, increasing engagement and discussion around our content.

Customer Retention

Finally, Phantombuster’s AI tools can be used for customer retention.

Keeping Tabs on Customers with AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher

We use the AI LinkedIn Profile Enricher to keep tabs on our existing customers, particularly those in key accounts. If they change jobs or get promoted, we can use this information to maintain and strengthen our relationship with them.

Maintaining Relationships with AI LinkedIn Message Writer

If a customer does change jobs or get promoted, we use the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to send personalized messages. These messages congratulate them on their new role and explore how our product or service can continue to serve them. This personal touch can help us retain customers and maintain strong relationships.

In conclusion, Phantombuster’s AI LinkedIn automation tools offer a wide range of possibilities for LinkedIn Automation.

By now it should be clear that Phantombuster can be used for more than just LinkedIn lead generation. Whether you’re generating leads, promoting events, launching products, recruiting, promoting content, or retaining customers, these tools can help you achieve your goals more effectively and efficiently.

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