Comments on: The Rise of LinkedIn

By: The Social Networks Horse Race « The Scholarly Kitchen

The Social Networks Horse Race « The Scholarly Kitchen — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:35:48 +0000

[...] also reminds us that following the horse race between social networks, not unlike the media’s obsession with following the horse race in political elections, seems [...]

By: lamarguerite

lamarguerite — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:04:05 +0000

LinkedIn surely got me. It is hard to resist all the cool features they keep adding, and that I actually want to use. This is what happens when you really listen to your users and understand them.

I am also a big fan of Facebook, and Twitter. Each has its place.

Being a greenie, of course I wonder how could LinkedIn, and Facebook, and Twitter further improve their sites to help their members adopt greener lifestyles, without it being contrived? Groups and Causes can only go so far.

http://lamarguerite.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/two-ways-to-go-green-with-social-networks/

By: markgorman

markgorman — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:39:33 +0000

I agree. I like LinkedIn although I haven’t made any great strides with it. Facebook just drives me nuts.

By: John Feeney

John Feeney — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:52:54 +0000

Welcome to the party! Unlike the other “social sites” LinkedIn allows me the opportunity to be connected with individuals which by other means would not be possible.

Though I have ventured else-where the “class” of participants is far more rewarding. The hidden gem is the Answer/Question section, creditable individuals from all directions share some noteworthy points on subject matters that deal with “Business” and the Business of Business.

Which is more important to my growth and career opportunities than Arsenal’s 2-1 victory…………..