Getting Started with PostRadar: Complete Setup Guide

Welcome to PostRadar! This comprehensive guide will walk you through setting up PostRadar to drive more engagement, generate leads, and grow your business on LinkedIn.

What is PostRadar?#

Think of PostRadar as Google Alerts for LinkedIn. This powerful Chrome extension helps you monitor LinkedIn strategically to drive engagement, capture leads, and build a thriving business.

Developed by Pascal (the tech guy) and Jens (AI Influencer / techy marketer guy with ~50k LinkedIn followers), PostRadar transforms passive LinkedIn scrolling into active lead generation:

Core Features#

• 🎯 Custom Engagement Feeds - Create priority lists for people you want to interact with most
• 👥 LinkedIn Follower Insights - See follower counts directly in your feed to prioritize high-value connections
• 🔍 Unlimited Search Monitoring - Track keywords, hashtags, and profiles with custom intervals (1 min - 24h)
• 🎨 Advanced Content Filtering - Filter by author followers, connection grade, and language
• 📊 Structured Profile Export - Export LinkedIn profiles to JSON format for CRM integration
• 🔔 Multi-Channel Notifications - Browser alerts, webhooks, and email notifications (Business plan)
• 🚀 One-Click HubSpot Integration - Send leads directly to your CRM (Business plan)
• 🤖 AI-Powered Summaries - Get intelligent insights from monitored content
• ⭐ Priority Support - Get help when you need it most

Why PostRadar Works#

PostRadar is perfect for professionals who want to:

• Sales Professionals - Track client/prospect activity for perfect outreach timing
• Recruiters - Follow candidate trends and industry shifts
• Marketers - Monitor competitors and discover trending content
• Business Development - Spot opportunities through target company activity
• Content Creators - Find engagement opportunities and trending topics

Pricing & Plans#

🎉 Early Bird Special: 50% OFF Limited Time

• Free Tier: 1 Custom Feed, 1 Monitored Profile, 1 Search - 0€/month
• Pro Tier (3-day trial): Follower Insights, Unlimited Feeds & Profiles, JSON Export - 10€/month
• Business Tier: Email Notifications, AI Summaries, HubSpot Integration - 30€/month
• Lifetime Deal: Pro features forever (no email notifications) - 250€ one-time

Note: These prices are for a limited time only. Afterwards these prices will double!

Step 1: Installation & Initial Setup#

Install from Chrome Web Store#

1. Visit the PostRadar Chrome Web Store page
2. Click "Add to Chrome"
3. Confirm the installation by clicking "Add Extension"
4. You'll see the PostRadar icon appear in your browser toolbar
5. Start the onboarding flow by clicking the PostRadar icon in your browser toolbar

Step 2: Understanding Privacy & Your LinkedIn Account#

Your Privacy Matters#

PostRadar is designed with your privacy as the top priority:

• We do not store any personal profile data from LinkedIn
• We store the content of LinkedIn posts locally on your device
• We only store the minimum data on our servers needed to provide our services
• We are fully compliant with GDPR regulations

We Value Your LinkedIn Account#

Your LinkedIn account is essential for your professional life. PostRadar is designed to:

• Respect all LinkedIn limits – we're aware of LinkedIn's rate limits and boundaries
• Protect your account – we operate within LinkedIn's guidelines to prevent any risk of account restrictions
• Preserve your security – unlike competitors, we never ask for your LinkedIn credentials or session data
• Work locally – all interaction with LinkedIn happens directly from your browser, not through our servers

Where Your Data Is Stored#

Stored locally on your device or in Google Sync:

• LinkedIn posts relevant to your searches
• Saved searches and keywords
• Preferences and settings

Stored on our servers (minimal data):

• Your email address (for account identification)
• Subscription plan (if applicable)
• Notification preferences

Step 3: How PostRadar Works#

PostRadar transforms passive LinkedIn browsing into strategic lead generation. Here's how the core features work:

Custom Engagement Feeds#

Create priority lists for your most important connections and prospects. These feeds help you never miss important activity from your VIP contacts.

Advanced Search Monitoring#

Set up automated searches with custom keywords, hashtags, and profiles. Monitor at intervals from 1 minute to 24 hours.

LinkedIn Follower Insights#

See follower counts directly in your LinkedIn feed to prioritize engagement with high-influence users.

Step 4: Sign In to PostRadar#

Google Sign-In Authentication#

We use Google Sign-In as it's the simplest and most secure authentication method:

1. Click the PostRadar icon in your browser toolbar
2. Click "Sign in with Google"
3. Complete the Google OAuth flow
4. Grant necessary permissions

Note: We only access your email address to identify your account - we don't access any other Google data.

Step 5: Analyze Your LinkedIn Profile (Optional)#

This step helps PostRadar suggest relevant keywords based on your professional background:

1. Click "Analyze LinkedIn Profile" in the setup flow
2. Ensure you're logged in to LinkedIn in the same browser
3. PostRadar will analyze your profile and suggest relevant keywords
4. Your profile data is analyzed temporarily but not stored permanently

Bonus: Profile Export Feature#

With PostRadar Pro, you can also export any LinkedIn profile to structured JSON format - perfect for CRM integration and lead management.

Want to see this in action? Here's our co-founder Jens (50k+ LinkedIn followers) demonstrating the profile export feature:

Pro Tip: The JSON export feature is available with Pro and Business plans, making it easy to build your prospect database.

Step 6: Set Up Your Search Keywords#

Add Suggested Keywords#

Based on your profile analysis, PostRadar will suggest relevant keywords:

1. Review the suggested keywords from your profile
2. Click the + icon next to keywords you want to track
3. Keywords are automatically added to your monitoring list

Add Custom Keywords#

You can also add your own keywords:

1. Enter keywords in the custom keyword field
2. Examples: "lead generation", "sales automation", "digital marketing"
3. Add industry-specific terms, competitor names, or trending topics
4. You need at least one keyword to proceed

Step 7: Select Your Languages#

Choose which languages you want to monitor:

1. Select languages from the dropdown menu
2. Posts in other languages will be filtered out
3. English and German are pre-selected as defaults
4. You can change language preferences later in settings

Step 8: You're Ready to Go!#

Congratulations! You've successfully set up PostRadar. Here's what you can do now:

Free Tier Features:#

• 1 Custom Engagement Feed - Monitor your most important contacts
• 1 Profile Monitoring - Track activity from key prospects
• 1 Search Query - Monitor keywords or hashtags
• Browser Notifications - Get alerted to new relevant content

Pro Tier Features (3-Day Trial Available):#

• Unlimited Custom Feeds - Create as many engagement feeds as you need
• Unlimited Profile Monitoring - Track all your prospects and competitors
• Follower Insights - See follower counts directly in your LinkedIn feed
• JSON Profile Export - Export LinkedIn profiles for CRM integration
• Advanced Content Filtering - Filter by followers, connection grade, language
• Custom Monitoring Intervals - From 1 minute to 24 hours

Business Tier Features:#

• Email Notifications - Get alerts delivered to your inbox
• AI-Powered Summaries - Get intelligent insights from monitored content
• One-Click HubSpot Integration - Send leads directly to your CRM
• Webhook Support - Connect PostRadar to your existing workflows
• Priority Support - Get help when you need it most

Advanced Configuration#

Notification Settings#

Configure notifications across multiple channels to avoid overwhelm:

Browser Notifications (All Plans):

• High Priority: VIP connections and key prospects
• Medium Priority: Industry keywords and hashtags
• Low Priority: General company updates

Email Notifications (Business Plan Only):

• Get important alerts delivered directly to your inbox
• Perfect for when you're away from your browser
• Customizable frequency and content types

Webhook Integration (Business Plan Only):

• Connect PostRadar to your existing workflows
• Send data to Zapier, Make.com, or custom endpoints
• Perfect for automated lead scoring and routing

Monitoring Schedules#

Choose update frequencies based on your priorities:

• Every 1 minute: For critical prospects and hot leads
• Every 10 minutes: For high-priority prospects
• Every hour: For general industry monitoring
• Every 24 hours: For low-priority tracking and broad market research

Content Filtering Options#

Filter by Follower Count:

• Target high-influence users (10k+ followers)
• Focus on mid-tier influencers (1k-10k followers)
• Include everyone for maximum coverage

Filter by Connection Grade:

• 1st connections (direct contacts)
• 2nd connections (mutual connections)
• 3rd+ connections (broader network)

Language Filtering:

• Monitor content in specific languages
• Great for international business development
• Reduce noise from irrelevant content

Troubleshooting Common Issues#

PostRadar Not Working on LinkedIn#

1. Refresh the LinkedIn page
2. Check if PostRadar is enabled in Chrome extensions (chrome://extensions/)
3. Clear browser cache and cookies
4. Restart your browser
5. Ensure you're logged in to both PostRadar and LinkedIn

Missing Notifications#

1. Check notification permissions in Chrome settings
2. Verify email settings in PostRadar dashboard
3. Ensure monitoring is active for your feeds
4. Check your spam folder for email notifications

Extension Not Loading#

1. Update Chrome to the latest version
2. Reinstall PostRadar from the Chrome Web Store
3. Disable other LinkedIn extensions that might conflict
4. Contact support if issues persist

Best Practices for Lead Generation Success#

1. Start with High-Value Targets#

• Create custom engagement feeds for your top 20 prospects
• Use follower insights to prioritize influencers and decision-makers
• Monitor competitors to identify prospects engaging with them
• Track industry events and conferences for networking opportunities

2. Optimize Your Keyword Strategy#

• Include your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) job titles
• Monitor pain points your product solves
• Track competitor brand names and product mentions
• Use industry-specific hashtags (#SaaS, #FinTech, #MarTech)
• Monitor funding announcements and company growth signals

3. Time Your Outreach Perfectly#

• Respond to prospect posts within 15 minutes for maximum visibility
• Engage when prospects share wins or milestones
• Comment on posts about challenges your solution addresses
• Use AI summaries to craft thoughtful, relevant responses

4. Leverage CRM Integration (Business Plan)#

• Send hot leads directly to HubSpot with one click
• Export prospect profiles to JSON for easy data management
• Set up webhook automation for lead scoring
• Track engagement history for better sales conversations

5. Scale Your Monitoring#

• Start with 1-minute intervals for hot prospects
• Use 1-hour intervals for general industry monitoring
• Set up email notifications for critical prospects when away
• Create separate feeds for different stages of your sales funnel

Next Steps: Maximize Your Results#

Upgrade Your Plan for Better Results#

Ready for More Leads? Consider upgrading:

• Try Pro (3-day trial - €10/month): Get unlimited monitoring, follower insights, and JSON export
• Go Business (€30/month): Add email notifications, AI summaries, and HubSpot integration
• Lifetime Deal (€250): Lock in Pro features forever at 50% off

Connect with us#

• Follow Pascal on LinkedIn for tech insights
• Follow Jens on LinkedIn for AI and growth content

Need Help?#

We're here to help you succeed:

• Priority Support: Available for Business plan users
• Email: pascal(at)poredda.digital
• Help Center: View all articles
• LinkedIn: Connect with PostRadar on LinkedIn

Ready to Drive More Engagement?#

You now have everything you need to transform your LinkedIn presence from passive browsing to active lead generation. PostRadar is your Google Alerts for LinkedIn - use it to:

✅ Never miss important prospect activity
✅ Respond faster than your competitors
✅ Build relationships with high-value contacts
✅ Generate more leads from your existing network
✅ Scale your outreach without losing the personal touch

Start with the Free plan, upgrade when you're ready for more features, and watch your LinkedIn engagement and lead generation soar!

Remember: The early bird 50% discount won't last forever. Lock in your savings today.