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Why use the extension and the web app?

Why use the extension and the web app?

Alfred S

Last updated: 24 September 2025

LessBusy has two tools: a Chrome extension and a web app. Each one helps you in a different way. Knowing when to use each will make your job search and networking easier and more effective.

What is the chrome extension for?

Purpose

The extension is your daily helper on LinkedIn. It helps you find jobs, discover companies, and connect with people without leaving LinkedIn.

Key uses

  • Find new jobs and companies each day on LinkedIn.

  • Connect quickly with people at the companies you care about.

  • Get started by answering setup questions as a new user.

  • Unlock more features by inviting friends or upgrading.

When should you use it?

  • Every day to look for fresh opportunities.

  • While browsing LinkedIn to act right away when you see something useful.

  • When you want to connect fast without wasting time.

What can you do with it?

  • Search for jobs at top companies.

  • Pin up to two companies for free (get more by referral or upgrade).

  • Find and connect with the right contacts.

  • Track your daily progress.

  • Send connection requests and manage outreach.

What is the web app for?

Purpose

The web app is your organizer. It helps you keep track of the people and companies you’ve already connected with and plan your next steps.

Key uses

  • Manage relationships with your saved companies and contacts.

  • Follow up with people you reached out to earlier.

  • See your progress and plan what to do next.

  • Track referrals and upgrades in one place.

When should you use it?

  • After using the extension to review and follow up.

  • For follow-ups to keep conversations going.

  • For organization when you want a clear view of your networking.

What can you do with it?

  • See your dashboard with companies and contacts.

  • Open detailed company and contact info.

  • Review your past networking activity.

  • Track referrals and upgrade your account.

  • Keep everything organized and easy to manage.

How should you switch between them?

  • Start with the extension each day to discover and connect.

  • Move to the web app to follow up and stay organized.

  • Switch anytime depending on whether you want to find new opportunities or manage old ones.

Example Day

  • Morning: Use the extension on LinkedIn to find new jobs and contacts.

  • Afternoon: Open the web app to follow up and plan your next steps.

  • Ongoing: Go back and forth as needed.

Quick summary

Task / Use Case

Extension

Web App

Discover new jobs/companies

✔️

Connect with new contacts

✔️

Daily networking

✔️

Manage existing relationships

✔️

Review networking history

✔️

Organize contacts/companies

✔️

Follow up with companies

✔️

Referral/upgrade management

✔️

✔️

Bottom line

The extension and web app work best when used together. Use the extension for daily discovery and quick networking. Use the web app for follow-ups and keeping things organized. Switching between the two will help you build stronger connections and stay on top of your job search.

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