Prerequisites

LinkedIn Account - An active LinkedIn personal profile or company page with content publishing history

Professional Content - At least 30 days of posts, articles, or content engagement for analysis

Connection History - Network connections and follower data for meaningful professional insights

Account Access - Admin access to company pages (if analyzing company page performance)

Connection Methods

LinkedIn OAuth

Secure connection using LinkedIn's OAuth system with read-only access to your profile and content data.

Company Page Access

Connect company pages for business-focused content analysis and team collaboration.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access LinkedIn Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select LinkedIn:

LinkedIn connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Authenticate with LinkedIn

Click "Connect with LinkedIn" and sign in with your LinkedIn account:

LinkedIn OAuth authentication

Step 3: Select Account Type

Choose your Business Account:

LinkedIn account type selection

Available Options:

Company Page Performance
Team Member Content Analysis
Network Growth Insights

Datapad only requests read-only access to your LinkedIn data and never posts content or modifies your profile information.

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your LinkedIn data is connected:

"Which of my LinkedIn posts generated the most professional engagement and connections?"

"How has my professional network grown over the past quarter?"

"What topics drive the most comments and shares from my industry connections?"

"When is the best time to post for maximum reach among my professional network?"

"How do my articles perform compared to regular posts in terms of lead generation?"

"Which industry professionals are most engaged with my content?"

💬 Professional Networking Tips

Focus on industry-specific engagement rates for better B2B insights

Ask about thought leadership content performance to build authority

Request connection quality analysis over quantity for better networking

Use professional demographic insights to tailor content to your audience

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the LinkedIn API to fetch your profile insights, post performance data, and network analytics. Our AI analyzes professional engagement patterns, content performance, and network growth to provide specific recommendations for building thought leadership, generating qualified leads, and maximizing your professional presence on LinkedIn.

Troubleshooting

Authorization failed

If LinkedIn authorization fails:

Ensure your LinkedIn account is in good standing with the platform
Check that you have the necessary permissions for company page access
Verify your account isn't restricted by LinkedIn's professional policies
Try clearing browser cookies and reconnecting

Missing content data

If content performance data is missing:

Verify you have published content in the selected timeframe
Check that posts have been live for at least 24-48 hours for complete analytics
Ensure your profile has sufficient activity for meaningful insights
Confirm content complies with LinkedIn's professional community guidelines

Limited network insights

If network analysis appears limited:

Verify you have sufficient connections for statistical analysis
Check that your profile is set to show activity to your network
Ensure connection privacy settings allow for insight generation
Contact support if network data appears incomplete despite proper settings