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Overview

This node integrates with the Horizon Data Wave LinkedIn API to perform various LinkedIn-related data retrieval operations. Specifically, for the Google - Search Companies operation, it allows users to search for LinkedIn companies using Google search queries based on specified company keywords.

This operation is useful when you want to find LinkedIn company profiles related to certain keywords by leveraging Google's search capabilities combined with LinkedIn data. For example, a recruiter or business development professional might use this to discover companies in specific industries or niches by entering relevant keywords.

Practical examples:

  • Searching for technology startups by providing keywords like "AI, machine learning, SaaS".
  • Finding companies related to "renewable energy" or "fintech" sectors.
  • Gathering company URNs (unique resource names) optionally to use in further LinkedIn API calls.

Properties

Name Meaning
Keywords Company keywords for search, entered as a comma-separated string (e.g., "AI, fintech").
Include URNs Boolean flag indicating whether to include company URNs in the response; increases execution time if true.
Results Per Keyword Maximum number of results to return per keyword; valid range is 1 to 10.
Timeout Timeout duration in seconds for the API request. Default is 300 seconds.

Output

The output is JSON data representing the search results returned from the Horizon Data Wave LinkedIn API's Google company search endpoint. Each item corresponds to a company matching one of the provided keywords.

If the "Include URNs" option is enabled, the response will also contain unique LinkedIn resource names (URNs) for each company, which can be used for further detailed LinkedIn queries.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Horizon Data Wave LinkedIn API.
  • The node makes HTTP POST requests to https://api.horizondatawave.ai/api/linkedin/google/company.
  • Proper configuration of the API authentication within n8n is necessary.
  • Network connectivity to the external API endpoint is required.

Troubleshooting

  • Timeouts: If the operation takes too long, consider increasing the timeout property or reducing the number of results per keyword.
  • Empty results: Ensure that the keywords are correctly formatted and relevant. Using very generic or uncommon keywords may yield no results.
  • API errors: Errors from the API may include HTTP status codes and error messages. Common issues include invalid API credentials, exceeding rate limits, or malformed requests.
  • Execution time increase: Enabling "Include URNs" increases execution time; disable it if performance is critical and URNs are not needed.
  • Rate limiting: If you encounter rate limit errors, check your API usage and consider adding delays between requests or upgrading your API plan.

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