techcrunch.com — Facebook may be used for professional networking (particularly in Silicon Valley), but it sure isn?t set up to be. But, Facebook could build a LinkedIn-type networking application within the overall Facebook network. And that could be very bad for LinkedIn in the long run.
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Closed AccountOct 14, 2007
facebook == socialLinkedIn == businessI use both and have no desire to mix the two.
jbondOct 14, 2007
Isn't this exactly backwards? Shouldn't LinkedIn add some more communication features and keep Facebook out of Business networking?Ah, Wait a minute, they share board members and VC.
chairleaderOct 14, 2007
I've already seen mysterious crossover between my Facebook connections and Linked-in recommendations. Acquaintances on Facebook would show up as recommended connections on Linked-in without any apparent relationship to existing connections. Could be a coincidence, browser data hacks, really clever AI, or data exchange between groups... Not sure which conclusion is the most paranoid.
bizchrisOct 14, 2007
No.
memorydumpOct 15, 2007
yeah.. it would be bad for LinkedIn... since I've never even heard of them before!
banaskoOct 25, 2007
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justinemccDec 12, 2007
The overall use case for a LinkedIn member is very different than your Facebook member. Professional Networking is more challenging on Facebook, while LinkedIn charges a fee if you want to connect with someone outside of your network.The other day I came across an emerging start-up called Salesconx (<a class="user" href="http://www.salesconx.com),">http://www.salesconx.com),</a> which is a bit of a mashup between LinkedIn?s professional networking and eBay?s online marketplace model. It is free to join and very convenient.
dswaastedSep 4, 2008
Hi I actually work at Konnects. I find that facebook adds a lot of social value and Linked In mainly resume focused. I do not think that facebook is the place to conduct business due to the exposure of your social life and you may not want your fellow business colleagues to be able to see that.
chillywilly373Dec 2, 2008
Linked in seems to have more of a professional feel to their website. Facebook is viewed as more of a social network in which college and high school people stay connected. The majority of linked in accounts are created for first and formost their professional value (networking) and secondly to stay connected and up to date with old friends.
hansm712Dec 3, 2008
Both are quality networking sites. The differences between the sites can be quite obvious though. Facebook is tailored for more of the college student where different applications are created to "give hugs" or "send gifts" to one another. LinkedIn is tailored to the professional who wants his/her resume out there as well as networking with individuals in one's own industry.