LinkedIn Visitors to HubSpot | n8n

Your LinkedIn profile visitors are showing buying intent—they're researching you before reaching out. This n8n workflow automatically captures that signal and syncs enriched visitor data to HubSpot CRM.

Key Takeaways

• Profile visitors show buying intent - they're actively researching you before reaching out
• Automated enrichment adds email, company details, and job title to each visitor
• Real-time CRM sync ensures leads are captured before interest fades
• Inbound-first approach aligns with ConnectSafely's lead generation philosophy

The Hidden Value of Profile Visitors

According to LinkedIn's own research, profile visitors are among the highest-intent prospects in B2B sales.

When someone views your LinkedIn profile, they might be:

• Researching you before a meeting or call
• Evaluating your expertise for a potential project
• Checking credentials before reaching out
• Comparing options among competitors

These are warm leads with demonstrated interest. Don't let them slip away. This workflow is part of an effective inbound lead generation strategy.

Workflow Overview

Data Flow

Profile visitors → Enrich with Apify → Create HubSpot contacts → Notify sales team

What Gets Captured

From LinkedIn (via ConnectSafely)

Data Point	Description
Profile URL	Direct link for follow-up
Name and headline	Basic identification
Current company	Account matching
Visit timestamp	Timing for outreach
Connection degree	Warm intro potential

From Apify Enrichment

• Verified email address
• Phone number (when available)
• Full work history
• Education background
• Skills and endorsements
• Company details (size, industry, revenue)

In HubSpot

• New contact record (or updated existing)
• Source: "LinkedIn Profile Visit"
• Visit date in timeline
• All enriched properties populated

Setup Guide

Prerequisites Check

Before starting, ensure you have:

• LinkedIn Premium (required for visitor details)
• ConnectSafely Pro plan
• HubSpot CRM access
• Apify account with credits

Step 1: HubSpot Contact Properties

Create custom properties in HubSpot:

• linkedin_profile_url (Single-line text)
• linkedin_visit_date (Date)
• linkedin_headline (Single-line text)
• lead_source (Dropdown - add "LinkedIn Profile Visit")

Step 2: n8n Workflow Configuration

Schedule Trigger

• Frequency: Every 4-6 hours
• Why: LinkedIn updates visitor data periodically

ConnectSafely.ai Node

• Operation: Get Profile Visitors
• Time Range: Last 24 hours
• Limit: 50 visitors

Get your API credentials from the ConnectSafely dashboard.

Apify Node

• Actor: LinkedIn Profile Scraper
• Input: Profile URLs from previous node
• Proxy: Use Apify residential proxies

HubSpot Node

• Operation: Create or Update Contact
• Lookup: By email or LinkedIn URL
• Properties: Map all enriched fields

Step 3: Optional Enhancements

Slack Notification Add a Slack node to alert your sales team when high-value visitors are detected. Learn about sales notification workflows.

Lead Scoring Add an IF node to filter visitors by:

• Company size
• Job title seniority
• Industry match

Auto-Outreach Connect to an outreach workflow for automated follow-up using our DM automation template.

Video Tutorial

Best Practices

Timing Matters

According to HubSpot's lead response research, responding within 5 minutes increases conversion 9x:

• Run the workflow regularly (4-6 hours)
• LinkedIn visitor data has a time limit
• Process visitors before they're forgotten

Prioritize Quality

Not all visitors are leads:

• Filter out recruiters if you're not hiring
• Focus on decision-maker job titles
• Prioritize visitors from target industries

Use ConnectSafely's filtering capabilities to focus on high-value prospects.

Respect Privacy

Following LinkedIn's professional community guidelines:

• Don't be creepy about reaching out
• Wait a natural amount of time
• Reference shared interests, not their visit

Clean Your Data

• Deduplicate contacts regularly
• Update existing records vs creating duplicates
• Archive cold visitors after 30 days

ROI Comparison

Metric	Without Automation	With This Workflow
Visitors captured	~20% (manual check)	100% (automated)
Time to CRM entry	1-2 days	Real-time
Email match rate	0% (manual)	40-60% (Apify)
Sales follow-up speed	Delayed	Same day

Measuring ROI

Track these metrics to prove value:

Metric	How to Measure	Target
Visitors Captured	Weekly HubSpot count	20+/week
Enrichment Rate	% with valid email	40%+
Pipeline Generated	Deals from visitor leads	Track attribution
Conversion Rate	Visitors → Customers	2-5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I automatically sync LinkedIn profile visitors to HubSpot CRM?

Use n8n with ConnectSafely.ai and Apify. The workflow fetches visitors every few hours, enriches with email and company data via Apify, and syncs to HubSpot automatically as new contacts. Requires LinkedIn Premium for full visitor access. See the n8n integration guide for detailed setup instructions.

Do I need LinkedIn Premium to see who viewed my profile for CRM sync?

Yes, Premium is required to see the full visitor list with details. Free accounts only show the last 5 visitors with limited data. LinkedIn Premium provides timestamps, job titles, and complete visitor history—essential for effective CRM enrichment and follow-up prioritization.

Can I automatically get email addresses from LinkedIn profile visitors?

Yes, Apify's LinkedIn enrichment discovers professional emails when publicly available. Match rates are typically 40-60% depending on industry. For higher rates, supplement with Hunter.io or Apollo.io in your n8n workflow.

What's the best way to reach out to LinkedIn profile visitors from HubSpot?

Never mention you saw them view your profile—according to LinkedIn's community guidelines, this feels intrusive. Find a natural reason to connect: shared interests, mutual connections, or relevant content you published. Use HubSpot sequences triggered by "LinkedIn Profile Visit" source for automated follow-up.

How often should I sync LinkedIn visitors to HubSpot CRM?

Run every 4-6 hours while visitor interest is fresh. According to HubSpot's lead response research, responding within 5 minutes increases conversion 9x. LinkedIn has retention limits on visitor data, so frequent syncs prevent missing high-intent leads.

Related Workflows

• Add LinkedIn Commenters to HubSpot - Engagement-based leads
• Send DMs to Profile Visitors - Direct outreach to visitors
• AI-Powered Connection Requests - Personalized networking

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