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Scrape Creators

Get real time social media data

Overview

The "Scrape Creators" node is designed to fetch real-time social media data from various platforms, including LinkedIn. Specifically, the "Get LinkedIn Company Page" operation allows users to retrieve detailed information about a LinkedIn company page by providing its URL. This node is beneficial for marketers, recruiters, or analysts who want to gather company insights directly within their workflows without manual browsing.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically pulling company descriptions and details for lead enrichment.
  • Monitoring competitor company pages for updates.
  • Integrating company data into CRM systems or reports.

Properties

Name Meaning
URL The full URL of the LinkedIn company page you want to retrieve information from.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the scraped details of the specified LinkedIn company page. This typically includes company profile information such as name, description, industry, size, location, and other publicly available metadata extracted from the page.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Scrape Creators service, which must be configured in n8n.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the Scrape Creators API endpoint (https://api.scrapecreators.com).
  • Proper internet connectivity and valid API credentials are necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid URL or inaccessible page: Ensure the LinkedIn company page URL is correct and publicly accessible.
  • API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
  • Rate limiting or quota exceeded: The external API may limit request frequency; check your plan limits.
  • Unexpected response structure: If the LinkedIn page layout changes, the scraper might fail to extract data properly; consider updating the node or contacting support.

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