If you are building lead lists on LinkedIn, the slowest part is usually not finding people.

It is moving them into a workflow you can actually use.

That usually means too much copy-paste, too much spreadsheet cleanup, and too much friction between “I found the right prospect” and “now I can track and engage this person properly.”

That is exactly what this update fixes.

With the latest Depost AI release, you now have two faster ways to build your targeted feed:

  • Sales Navigator Import for filtered lead searches you already trust
  • CSV Import for lead lists you already have outside LinkedIn

Instead of manually rebuilding the same list inside Depost, you can now move prospects into the right list faster and start the real work sooner: reading signals, engaging with context, and running outreach at the right time.

Why This Update Matters

Most LinkedIn workflows break in the handoff.

You might:

  • identify the right people in Sales Navigator
  • export or collect leads in a CSV
  • know exactly which segment you want to target

But then the process slows down.

You still have to manually organize those people into a usable list before you can track their activity, comment with context, or decide who is actually warm enough for outreach.

This update removes that delay.

The goal is not just faster importing.
The goal is a better path from prospect discovery to targeted feed engagement to warm outreach.

What’s New in Depost AI

This release adds two new import workflows inside Depost:

1. Sales Navigator Import

You can now select leads inside Sales Navigator and send them directly into a Depost list.

That means:

  • no manual copy-paste from search results
  • no rebuilding the same list twice
  • no losing momentum between filtering and action

This is the right workflow when your Sales Navigator filters already reflect your ICP, trigger logic, geography, industry, role, or buying criteria.

Sales Navigator Import Demo

How it works

  1. Open your Sales Navigator lead search.
  2. Select one or more leads from the results page.
  3. Click Add to targeted feed in the toolbar.
  4. Choose an existing Depost list or create a new one.
  5. Start tracking those leads inside your targeted feed workflow.

2. CSV Import

If your list already exists outside LinkedIn, you can now upload it directly into Depost with a cleaner import flow.

Depost matches columns for you, lets you review the mapping, and helps you send the records into the right destination list.

This is the better workflow when:

  • your team already exports leads from another tool
  • you are migrating an existing lead database
  • you want to cleanly organize a batch import into the right Depost segment

CSV Import Demo

How it works

  1. Open the CSV import page in Depost.
  2. Upload your CSV file.
  3. Review the suggested column mapping.
  4. Confirm key identity fields like LinkedIn profile URL or external ID.
  5. Import the records into an existing list or a new one.

When to Use Sales Navigator Import vs CSV Import

Both workflows solve the same problem: getting the right people into Depost faster.

The difference is where your list starts.

Use Sales Navigator Import when:

  • you are actively building lists from LinkedIn search
  • your filters are already refined
  • you want to add selected leads in real time while researching

Use CSV Import when:

  • you already have a lead file
  • the list came from another source or export
  • you want batch import with mapping review before processing

Use both together when:

  • Sales Navigator gives you the high-intent shortlist
  • CSV gives you the larger batch
  • you want one engagement workflow after both sources are imported

The Next Loop After Import

This is the important part.

Import is not the outcome.

Import is the input.

The real value comes from what happens next.

Once prospects are inside Depost, the best next loop looks like this:

1. Put people into the right list

Do not dump everyone into one generic bucket.

Split by:

  • campaign
  • segment
  • buyer type
  • source
  • trigger or use case

Your targeted feed is only useful if the list itself is meaningful.

2. Read the targeted feed, not the random feed

After import, your next move should not be sending instant cold DMs.

Open the targeted feed and look for:

  • posts that reveal timing
  • pain points or hiring signals
  • launches, changes, and objections
  • repeated themes you can respond to naturally

That is where context starts.

3. Comment before you push outreach

The warmest outreach usually does not start with the first DM.

It starts with familiarity.

When you leave thoughtful comments on the right people consistently, your name stops being random. That makes the next message feel more natural and more relevant.

4. Move warm leads into outreach

Once someone:

  • replies to your comment
  • engages with your content
  • views your profile
  • keeps showing up in the same conversation lane

they are no longer just a cold record in a list.

That is a much better point to send a connection note or a first DM.

5. Track follow-up, not just imports

The compounding effect does not come from how many people you import.

It comes from knowing:

  • who became warm
  • who replied
  • who needs a follow-up
  • who is stalled
  • who is ready for the next step

That is the difference between list-building and pipeline-building.

What This Update Changes for Your Workflow

Before this release, users often had the right prospects but too much friction between discovery and action.

Now the flow is simpler:

  1. Find or collect the right people
  2. Import them into the right Depost list
  3. Watch their activity in your targeted feed
  4. Engage with context
  5. Move warm prospects into outreach and follow-up

That is a much cleaner growth loop.

It is faster, more focused, and much easier to repeat every week.

Available Now

Sales Navigator Import and CSV Import are now part of the latest Depost AI release.

If you already use Depost for targeted feed, commenting, and outreach workflows, this update helps you start with stronger inputs and less manual setup.

If you are new to Depost, this is one of the easiest ways to go from scattered lead discovery to a structured LinkedIn engagement workflow.

Start with the import path that matches your process best, then let Depost help you run the next loop with better timing and better context.

Ready to try it?