Facebook vs. LinkedIn: Which is better for business?

Iria · Mar 5, 2008, 04:06 AM

Social networking is no longer the Next Big Thing; it's now as much part of our Web experience as search engines. Previously considered the province of kids who wanted to keep up with class gossip, social networking services are being co-opted by grownups who are examining ways to use them both within and outside of their places of employment.

At least one social networking site, LinkedIn, has been vying for an adult usership since its introduction in 2003. LinkedIn allows users to create and maintain a list of their professional contacts (and friends as well); the purpose is to be able to network — to have access to your contacts' contacts, and in that way further your professional outlook. You want to find a job? A new sales opportunity? Information about a client? Here's a way to do that.
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Source: ComputerWorld

Mar 5, 2008, 04:06 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Facebook vs. LinkedIn: Which is better for business? Social networking is no longer the Next Big Thing; it's now as much part of our Web experience as search engines. Previously considered the province of kids who wanted to keep up with class gossip, social networking services are being co-opted by grownups who are examining ways to use them both within and outside of their places of employment. At least one social networking site, LinkedIn, has been vying for an adult usership since its introduction in 2003. LinkedIn allows users to create and maintain a list of their professional contacts (and friends as well); the purpose is to be able to network — to have access to your contacts' contacts, and in that way further your professional outlook. You want to find a job? A new sales opportunity? Information about a client? Here's a way to do that. _________ Source: ComputerWorld