DIY guide · Medium API
Outreach works when your list is defensible
Guessing handles from Google is slow. **Search users**, **top_writers/{tag}**, and **recommended_users/{tag}** give you ranked names with API-stable ids for CRM import.
Workflow
- Pick a tag aligned with your campaign
- Pull top_writers + recommended_users
- Enrich with get user (bio, followers)
- Export to HubSpot / Airtable with
user_idin custom field
Filters
Combine follower counts from profile data with post frequency from user articles so you do not pitch inactive accounts.
Endpoints
/search/users?query=/top_writers/{tag}/recommended_users/{tag}/user/{user_id}