PhantomBuster is a tool that automates your actions on several social networks, including LinkedIn. Waalaxy is a feature-rich extension dedicated to LinkedIn. In this article, we explain how to switch from PhantomBuster to Waalaxy.
How do I export data from PhantomBuster?
Like most of the tools available, PhantomBuster and Waalaxy use data from members of your LinkedIn network, such as names and e-mail addresses. Other information such as job title, company or degree of connection is also available.
After setting up ghosts (automated actions), you can extract data from your contacts. To do this, you need to :
- Go to the phantom, click on the link generated in « Chain Phantoms »,
- Go to Excel,
- Type the formula =IMPORTDATA(insert link) and you’ll get the information.
You’ll then need to save this file in CSV format. The CSV file should contain one LinkedIn URL per line, no more 😅.
Suffice to say, there are much simpler and faster ways of doing this! 😱
How do I import PhantomBuster data into Waalaxy?
To import the CSV file containing PhantomBuster data into Waalaxy, just a few clicks:
- Go to the “Prospects tab”,
- Click on “Import” > “Import via CSV file”.
The data is immediately integrated into your new prospect list. Waalaxy has the significant advantage of avoiding duplicate entries in a prospect list, since it detects them automatically.
Now all you have to do is create your automated action campaigns and take full advantage of Waalaxy’s features! 😁
Why use Waalaxy as an alternative to PhantomBuster?
PhantomBuster is a CRM that can be used for different social networks, and everything is in English. As far as LinkedIn is concerned, several « phantom » are offered according to your needs, but it has to be admitted that getting to grips with it isn’t the easiest.
If you’re a beginner, chances are you’ll quickly want to switch to a program that’s much easier to learn, like Waalaxy 😎.
Conclusion – Migrate from PhantomBuster to Waalaxy
And that’s it! You now have all you need to migrate from PhantomBuster to Waalaxy. If you still have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our support heroes 🦹♀️.