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Your search is taking a long time to complete

Updated over 2 months ago

Occasionally, you might see a notification next to your campaign stating:
"Your search is taking a long time to complete."

This alert doesn’t relate to the number of prospects in your search. Instead, it occurs when OttoMatey attempts to access the search link and encounters an issue from the LinkedIn platform's server.

Why Does This Happen?

The message typically means that LinkedIn's server is unable to process the request due to the complexity of the search. This is often caused by applying too many filters in your search query.

How to Resolve the Issue

To improve the efficiency of your search and avoid delays:

  1. Simplify Your Search Filters

    • Reduce the number of filters you’re using in your campaign.

    • Focus on the most essential criteria to narrow down your audience effectively.

  2. Test Your Search Link

    • Open the search link directly on LinkedIn to ensure it loads without issues.

We recommend reducing the number of filters to enhance the efficiency of your LinkedIn search.

By simplifying your search criteria, you can enhance the performance of your campaigns and avoid unnecessary delays.


If you have any questions or encounter issues, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Support team. We’re here to help!

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