Learn how to use a LinkedIn search feature to get information from the badges at a trade show.
Trade shows frequently provide badges to their attendees. snapADDY can seamlessly integrate a badge scanning feature for you, provided that you supply all the required API documentation from the badge provider.
If you choose not to implement the badge scan or if the cost of the API documentation is excessive, we have a simple alternative for you. Follow along with the video and read the instructions below to discover how to scan your badge using a LinkedIn search.
What is a LinkedIn search feature?
LinkedIn search feature allows you to quickly grab important information about your contacts with just a few clicks. This function is particularly useful when a trade show participant is unable to provide a business card.
- If you have successfully connected your LinkedIn account in the app settings, the LinkedIn icon will appear when you add a new participant to the event.
- After clicking on that icon, you can enter the name of your contact in the search bar. Once you find the correct person, simply click on their profile to add all the necessary information to your report.
💡Use the e-mail validatior feature to generate the corporate e-mail address for your participant.
How can we use this feature to read the badge?
- When you click on the LinkedIn icon, insted of typing the name manually, you can choose the camera symbol on the right, then choose "capture the text".
- Take a picture of the badge. This method does not involve scanning the QR code; instead, it focuses on capturing the name and company of the participant. Such details are typically present on most trade show badges.
- The information captured from the badge will be searched in LinkedIn, and you will be able to add the participant into your report.
