07-05-2012, 11:18 PM
Just a small addition Regarding LinkedIn. I realize now that your main query was about that. Oops!
I think it is more important that your linkedIn networking group be more localized than say on Facebook for example. I have seen LinkedIn used very well in the past but it was very targeted. I think that's the way to get the best out of LinkedIn. The upshot of that is your contacts are predominantly locally connected and therefore more relevant to them and you. It also means any contact you receive is something you may actually be interested in & vice versa
I think it is more important that your linkedIn networking group be more localized than say on Facebook for example. I have seen LinkedIn used very well in the past but it was very targeted. I think that's the way to get the best out of LinkedIn. The upshot of that is your contacts are predominantly locally connected and therefore more relevant to them and you. It also means any contact you receive is something you may actually be interested in & vice versa