LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform, designed for career development, business connections, and industry networking. It allows users to create profiles, showcase skills, share updates, and engage with professionals, companies, and industry leaders. Businesses also use LinkedIn for recruiting, marketing, and brand building, making it a powerful tool for networking and career growth.

How to Integrate LinkedIn with ZBrain Flow

To integrate LinkedIn with ZBrain Flow, follow these steps:

1. Initiate LinkedIn Integration

• Click the ‘+’ button in ZBrain Flow to add a new integration.

2. Search for LinkedIn

• In the search bar, type “LinkedIn” and select it from the available integrations.

3. Choose an Action

• Select the action you need, such as creating a share update or posting a company update.

• Proceed with the setup to automate LinkedIn content sharing.

How to Connect LinkedIn to ZBrain Flow

To enable seamless interaction between LinkedIn and ZBrain Flow, you need to establish a secure connection using OAuth authentication.

Connection Establishment Steps

1. Enter a Connection Name

• Provide a unique name to identify your LinkedIn connection in ZBrain Flow.

2. Click ‘Connect’

• This will initiate the authentication process for LinkedIn.

3. Log in to LinkedIn

• A LinkedIn login pop-up window will appear.

• Enter your LinkedIn account credentials and proceed.

4. Grant Permissions

• Approve the required OAuth permissions for ZBrain Flow.

• This allows ZBrain Flow to manage LinkedIn updates securely.

5. Save the Connection

• Click ‘Save’ to finalize the connection setup.

• Once connected, ZBrain Flow can interact with LinkedIn to create, update, and manage posts efficiently.

Actions Available in ZBrain Flow

1. Create Share Update

The Create Share Update action allows you to publish a post on your LinkedIn profile.

Configuration Steps

1. Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One

   • If you already have a LinkedIn connection set up in ZBrain Flow, select it.

   • If not, create a new connection by following the authentication process.

2. Enter the Text of the Update

   • Provide the main text content for the update.

   • This could be a professional insight, industry trend, or a promotional message.

3. Select the Visibility

   • Choose who can see your post:

     • Public – Visible to everyone on LinkedIn.

     • Connections Only – Restricted to your direct LinkedIn connections.

4. Upload an Image (Optional)

   • Add a relevant image to make your update visually appealing.

   • The recommended image size is 1200 x 627 pixels for best results.

5. Enter the Content URL

   • If your update includes a link to an article, video, or website, enter the URL.

   • LinkedIn will generate a preview based on the link provided.

6. Enter the Content Title

   • Provide a brief, compelling title that summarizes the content.

   • This is especially useful when sharing blog posts, reports, or promotional content.

7. Enter the Content Description

   • Add a short description to provide more context about the shared content.

   • Keep it engaging and informative to drive interaction.

2. Create Company Update

The Create Company Update action allows businesses to post updates on their LinkedIn company pages.

Steps to Create a Company Update

1. Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One

   • Choose an existing LinkedIn connection or create a new one if needed.

2. Select the Company Page

   • Choose the LinkedIn company page where the update should be published.

   • Ensure that your LinkedIn account has admin access to the selected company page.

3. Upload an Image

   • Attach an image to enhance engagement.

   • Recommended image dimensions: 1200 x 627 pixels.

4. Enter the Text for the Update

   • Write a compelling message for your audience.

   • This can include company news, product announcements, or industry updates.

5. Enter the Content URL

   • Add a link to direct users to an external website, blog post, or promotional page.

6. Enter the Content Title

   • Provide a concise, attention-grabbing title for the shared content.

7. Enter the Content Description

   • Add a brief description to give more context about the content being shared.

3. Custom API Call

The Custom API Call feature allows users to interact directly with the LinkedIn API, enabling advanced operations beyond standard actions.

Configuration Steps

1. Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One

• Choose a previously created LinkedIn connection or create a new one.

2. Enter the API Endpoint URL

• Use a full URL or relative path to the LinkedIn API.

Example API Endpoint:

https://api.linkedin.com/v2/shares

3. Select the HTTP Method

Choose the request type based on the action needed:

• GET – Retrieve LinkedIn post details or engagement metrics.

• POST – Publish updates or articles.

• PATCH – Modify post metadata, update visibility settings, or edit content.

• PUT – Replace existing post configurations.

• DELETE – Remove posts or shared content.

• HEAD – Fetch response headers without retrieving actual data.

4. Add Headers

• Define additional headers required for the API request.

• Authorization headers are automatically injected.

• Click ‘+ Add Item’ to include more headers.

5. Add Query Parameters

• Customize API requests with query parameters to filter results or specify additional options.

• Click ‘+ Add Item’ to add parameters.

6. Enter JSON Body

• Provide structured request data in JSON format.

Example JSON request:

{
  "content": {
    "contentEntities": [
      {
        "entityLocation": "https://www.example.com",
        "thumbnails": [
          {
            "resolvedUrl": "https://www.example.com/image.jpg"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Exciting Update from Our Company"
  },
  "text": {
    "text": "We are thrilled to announce our latest innovation in AI!"
  },
  "visibility": {
    "com.linkedin.ugc.MemberNetworkVisibility": "PUBLIC"
  }
}

7. Set Timeout (in Seconds)

• Specify a request timeout duration to prevent long-running API calls from delaying the process.

Note:

• Click 'f' to insert dynamic values for flexible configurations.