We get all the data from Sales Navigator and public URLs can't be converted into Sales Navigator URLs.
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As you can see the ID is necessary to turn a Linkedin URL to a Sales Navigator URL.
Why You Should Always Work With Unique URLs
It is way better to work with Unique URL because they can't be modified to users.
If you store Public URLs in your CRM and people change their URLs, this URL will turn into a 404.
Linkedin Unique ID URL | Linkedin Public URL |
Never changes | Can be modified by user |
Can be converted into SN URL | Can't be converted into SN URL |
This will break your prospecting automations and your enrichment workflow.
On the other hand, a Unique ID URL will never change so you can store indefinitely in your CRM.