LinkedIn Search to Outreach

Turn LinkedIn and Sales Navigator searches into real conversations automatically.

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Search to Outreach Automation extracts leads from your search results, filters them by fit, and sends personalized connection requests and follow-ups at scale. Build pipeline in the background while you focus on closing deals.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: Make sure you are logged into the same LinkedIn account used to create and run this workflow. All invitations and messages must be sent from one single LinkedIn profile to maintain session continuity and stay compliant with LinkedIn’s policies.

What you give / What you get

You bring your LinkedIn or Sales Navigator search URL. PhantomBuster delivers back a qualified prospect list and automates warm outreach.

In short, you bring the search criteria. PhantomBuster handles extraction, filtering, and outreach so you can focus on replies and closing deals.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Search to Outreach

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Search to Outreach Automation can do automatically for you:

• Extract leads from any LinkedIn or Sales Navigator search: Paste your search URL and the workflow will collect profiles that match your ICP.

• Send personalized connection requests at scale: Use dynamic message templates to reach out without sounding like a robot.

• Add up to 3 follow-up messages automatically: Keep conversations going with your own timing and templates.

• Build pipeline in the background: Schedule recurring extraction and outreach to generate leads while you sell.

• Track and manage outreach from one dashboard: Pause, edit message templates, or stop the workflow at any time.

Perfect for sales reps automating LinkedIn prospecting, lead enrichment, and warm outreach without manual copy-paste work.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Search to Outreach Automation

Sales teams use the LinkedIn Search to Outreach Automation to accelerate prospecting, qualify leads faster, and book more calls from LinkedIn searches.

• Book calls faster with your ICP: Target your ideal buyers directly in LinkedIn or Sales Navigator search, then automate your outbound to focus on responses. You'll typically see your first batch of leads processed within 3–6 minutes.

• Test new segments or verticals quickly: Want to see how a new ICP responds? Run a fresh search, launch the workflow, and measure replies within days instead of weeks.

• Fuel your outbound motion continuously: Instead of one-off scraping, keep your lead flow steady by scheduling recurring search-based workflows that run while you sell.

• Re-engage leads from past searches: The workflow extracts all available leads, even if they already exist in your leads database, so you can run follow-up campaigns on prior lists.

• Scale LinkedIn outreach without account risk: Send connection requests and follow-ups automatically using message templates that feel personal, all while staying compliant with LinkedIn's daily limits.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Chain multiple steps together to build full prospecting sequences that run on autopilot.

Try it free to see how Workflows can transform your LinkedIn prospecting.

Workflow Example: Find and engage new LinkedIn leads daily

Sales Navigator Search Export → LinkedIn Search to Outreach

Why this works

Sales Navigator's dynamic filters (like 'posted recently') combined with PhantomBuster's Watcher Mode deliver fresh prospects daily. Instead of static lists, you get new leads who recently became relevant, keeping your pipeline constantly fed with warm prospects.

Who it's for

SDRs and BDRs who need consistent lead flow without manual list building.

How to build it

1. Use Sales Navigator Search Export with dynamic filters and enable Watcher mode to run daily.

2. Chain the LinkedIn Outreach automation to send personalized connection requests and follow-ups.

3. Set both to run automatically so new leads are identified and contacted on autopilot.

Outcome

A self-sustaining prospecting engine that delivers qualified leads and initiates conversations daily without manual intervention.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Warm up leads before sending connection requests

LinkedIn Profile Visitor → LinkedIn Auto Follow → LinkedIn Auto Liker → LinkedIn Search to Outreach

Why this works

Social warming builds familiarity before you send connection requests. Prospects see your name multiple times through profile views, follows, and post likes, making them far more likely to accept your request and respond to messages.

Who it's for

Sales reps who want higher acceptance rates and warmer initial conversations.

How to build it

1. Use LinkedIn Profile Visitor to appear in prospects' "Who's Viewed Your Profile" list.

2. Chain LinkedIn Auto Follow to add another touchpoint in their notifications.

3. Run LinkedIn Auto Liker to like recent posts, showing genuine interest.

4. Finally, send connection requests with LinkedIn Search to Outreach after building familiarity.

Outcome

Higher connection acceptance rates and warmer conversations from prospects who already recognize your name.

Best practices

Get the most out of this Automation while staying safe and compliant with LinkedIn's policies.

• Stay within LinkedIn's limits: Send 20 invitations per working day while staying compliant with LinkedIn's limits. The workflow respects rate limits to keep your account safe.

• Use personalized message templates: Dynamic message templates help you reach out at scale without sounding like a robot. Customize connection requests and follow-ups with merge fields like first name, company, or role.

• Start with targeted searches: Use LinkedIn Boolean search operators or Sales Navigator filters to narrow your ICP before running the workflow. Tighter targeting means better reply rates.

• Schedule recurring extraction: Set the workflow to run daily or weekly so you're always building fresh pipeline in the background without manual work.

• Test message templates before scaling: Run a small batch first, measure response rates, then refine your messaging. You can pause outreach, edit the message templates, or stop the workflow at any time.

• Monitor your leads database: Workflows extract all available leads, even if they already exist in your leads database. Use filters or deduplication steps if needed.

Note: The workflow extracts all visible profiles (except your own). Make sure you are logged into the same LinkedIn account used to create and run this workflow. All invitations and messages must be sent from one single LinkedIn profile to maintain session continuity and stay compliant with LinkedIn’s policies..

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Search to Outreach — from setup and compliance to data quality and workflow chaining.

Where can I learn how to set up LinkedIn Search to Outreach?

The LinkedIn Search to Outreach tutorial walks you through every step, from connecting your LinkedIn cookie to scheduling recurring outreach. You'll also find best practices for LinkedIn outreach strategy and how to automate LinkedIn messages safely.

How fast does LinkedIn Search to Outreach start working?

You'll typically see your first batch of leads processed within 3–6 minutes. The workflow extracts profiles from your search URL, then begins sending connection requests based on your message templates and scheduling settings. It processes an initial batch of leads quickly and can run on a recurring basis to build pipeline in the background.

Is this live LinkedIn data or a static database?

This Automation extracts live data directly from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator in real time, not from a static database. You get fresh, up-to-date profiles that match your search criteria exactly. Unlike tools that rely on outdated contact lists, PhantomBuster pulls current information every time the workflow runs. Learn more about LinkedIn data extraction best practices.

Will this keep my LinkedIn account safe?

Yes. The workflow stays within LinkedIn's 2025 connection and messaging limits to keep your account safe. You can send up to 20 invites per day while staying compliant with LinkedIn's limits. PhantomBuster uses safe rate limits, session management, and user-agent rotation to mimic human behavior. Read our guide on avoiding LinkedIn automation warnings for additional tips.

Can I control the outreach after it starts?

Yes. You can pause outreach, edit the message templates, or stop the workflow at any time from your PhantomBuster dashboard. This gives you full control to test messaging, adjust targeting, or pause campaigns without losing your progress.

How many follow-ups can I send automatically?

You can set up to 3 follow-up messages with your own timing and templates. Each follow-up can be customized with dynamic fields like first name, company, or job title. This keeps conversations going without manual work, helping you nurture leads until they respond.

Will it skip leads I've already contacted?

No. Workflows extract all available leads, even if they already exist in your leads database. If you want to avoid duplicates, use PhantomBuster's built-in deduplication or filter leads by existing CRM data before running the workflow. This flexibility lets you re-engage past searches or build entirely new lists.

Can I chain this with other Automations or playbooks?

Yes. You can combine LinkedIn Search to Outreach with other PhantomBuster Automations to build full prospecting workflows. For example, use the LinkedIn Search Export to build a list first, then enrich it with email discovery before launching outreach. Check out playbooks like Find and engage new LinkedIn leads daily or Craft personalized AI outreach to ICPs for step-by-step chaining examples.

How does this compare to LinkedIn Search to Lead Outreach?

Both workflows extract leads from LinkedIn or Sales Navigator searches and automate outreach with connection requests and follow-ups. LinkedIn Search to Lead Outreach is optimized for simpler, single-search campaigns, while LinkedIn Search to Outreach offers more flexibility for recurring scheduling and multi-step workflows. Choose based on your campaign complexity and volume.

What if I want to automate Sales Navigator searches specifically?

Use Sales Navigator Search to Lead Outreach for Sales Navigator-specific searches. It works the same way but is optimized for Sales Navigator URLs and filters. You can also use Sales Navigator Search Export to extract leads first, then chain them into outreach workflows.

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