Comments on: LinkedIn V (The Conclusion): Fizzle and Splat http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/ Finding financial success in the creative realm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:42:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Ian Hendry http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-223 Ian Hendry Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:35:11 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-223 Lena, a refreshingly down to earth assessment of LinkedIn. Beyond the hype, the site seems to be a Professional Pokemon session, with the objective being to get as many connections as you can. But, once done, you are left scratching your head as to why you bothered. Answer: so the recruitment industry can then sweep in, add you as a contact and raid your connections list. There are some winners. I wouldn't wish you make an assessment on the power of online networking based on this one experience though. We are launching a UK specific site in April which will use online connections to introduce trusted businesses to your network of connections, helping them to find answers to those questions they phone you with like "Do you know anygood PR companies?" - with an online network established a user will be able to use the search and find which companies in that space are endorsed by EACH MEMBER in their network with just a few clicks. The internet is about sharing information, right? We think we can use social networking to do that instantly and bring real business benefits to the guys searching and those who have been encouraged to seek out and request endorsements for their customers. In the meantime, I would just LOVE to hear your opinion on www.notchup.com, as that site really doesn't make sense to me... Lena, a refreshingly down to earth assessment of LinkedIn. Beyond the hype, the site seems to be a Professional Pokemon session, with the objective being to get as many connections as you can. But, once done, you are left scratching your head as to why you bothered. Answer: so the recruitment industry can then sweep in, add you as a contact and raid your connections list. There are some winners.

I wouldn’t wish you make an assessment on the power of online networking based on this one experience though. We are launching a UK specific site in April which will use online connections to introduce trusted businesses to your network of connections, helping them to find answers to those questions they phone you with like “Do you know anygood PR companies?” - with an online network established a user will be able to use the search and find which companies in that space are endorsed by EACH MEMBER in their network with just a few clicks.

The internet is about sharing information, right? We think we can use social networking to do that instantly and bring real business benefits to the guys searching and those who have been encouraged to seek out and request endorsements for their customers.

In the meantime, I would just LOVE to hear your opinion on www.notchup.com, as that site really doesn’t make sense to me…

]]> By: Kay http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-224 Kay Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:12:57 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-224 I totally agree with you about this. I became amember and that was just it. Maybe someone is keeping up with the web ranking to cash in on a sale or something. This was a waste of time. I totally agree with you about this. I became amember and that was just it. Maybe someone is keeping up with the web ranking to cash in on a sale or something. This was a waste of time.

]]> By: Corey http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-226 Corey Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:29:33 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-226 In defense of LinkedIn, I have been using it since July 2004 and I have found it to be a wonderful resource and business development tool. Having a large LinkedIn network and frequently answering questions in the LinkedIn Answers forum has led to a lot of new business that my company would not have otherwise had. Nonetheless, I respect all contrary opinions. To each his own. In defense of LinkedIn, I have been using it since July 2004 and I have found it to be a wonderful resource and business development tool. Having a large LinkedIn network and frequently answering questions in the LinkedIn Answers forum has led to a lot of new business that my company would not have otherwise had.

Nonetheless, I respect all contrary opinions. To each his own.

]]> By: Karma http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-232 Karma Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:12:36 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-232 I'm so glad you posted this information. I've tried numerous online sources such as the one mentioned and never get anything out of them. I'm truly hoping that someone comes up with a better system to reach people around the globe. Hey, maybe you're right? Maybe I should jump on a flight and spend a few days networking in other cities. I'm going to try it and let everyone know how it goes. Who knows? I might just be able to start a new business or find the additional clients I'm looking for. Always in good business, Karma Middleton Marketing Coordinator Women's Entrepreneurial Wealth Expo I’m so glad you posted this information. I’ve tried numerous online sources such as the one mentioned and never get anything out of them.

I’m truly hoping that someone comes up with a better system to reach people around the globe. Hey, maybe you’re right? Maybe I should jump on a flight and spend a few days networking in other cities. I’m going to try it and let everyone know how it goes. Who knows? I might just be able to start a new business or find the additional clients I’m looking for.

Always in good business,

Karma Middleton
Marketing Coordinator
Women’s Entrepreneurial Wealth Expo

]]> By: OCstandard http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-236 OCstandard Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:48:51 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-236 I have alot of friends that really love linkedIN. I don't get it, I am fine with most social networks. I don't think it's that user friendly. I have alot of friends that really love linkedIN. I don’t get it, I am fine with most social networks. I don’t think it’s that user friendly.

]]> By: C. Worrall http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-244 C. Worrall Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:51:43 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-244 I just use linked in for keeping up to date with my own friends. I also use Plaxo for the same reason. There are lots of old classmates, co-workers, etc, who would not think to shoot me an email and say, 'hey I moved,' but they don't need to as long as they update their profiles. As for networking, I fully agree with your posting. C. Worrall cfoyourself.com I just use linked in for keeping up to date with my own friends. I also use Plaxo for the same reason. There are lots of old classmates, co-workers, etc, who would not think to shoot me an email and say, ‘hey I moved,’ but they don’t need to as long as they update their profiles.

As for networking, I fully agree with your posting.

C. Worrall
cfoyourself.com

]]> By: Jan Simpson http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-249 Jan Simpson Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:05:44 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-249 Here Here - I totally agree with everything that is said in this article. Very nicely written as well. First of all of I am a uber-networker, both live and online - I only use Linkedin. And have to tell you her assessment is right on - I help get other people jobs by my outside contacts rather than on LI (as is it commonly known) so no online social networking for jobs does not work, and the online job sites are just as bad. Take Ladders.com, recruiters post their jobs, you put your resume in the database, however the recruiters are only looking for the past seven days of NEW resumes, not yours. So, good ole fashion hard work is how you need to do it and you need to have referrals - so ensure you keep those relationships in tact. Here Here - I totally agree with everything that is said in this article. Very nicely written as well. First of all of I am a uber-networker, both live and online - I only use Linkedin. And have to tell you her assessment is right on - I help get other people jobs by my outside contacts rather than on LI (as is it commonly known) so no online social networking for jobs does not work, and the online job sites are just as bad. Take Ladders.com, recruiters post their jobs, you put your resume in the database, however the recruiters are only looking for the past seven days of NEW resumes, not yours. So, good ole fashion hard work is how you need to do it and you need to have referrals - so ensure you keep those relationships in tact.

]]> By: Caroline http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-250 Caroline Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:22:38 +0000 http://creativecapitalist.entrepreneur.com/2008/02/17/linkedin-v-the-conclusion-fizzle-and-splat/#comment-250 Great article. So much depends on the skills the member brings to the table. I have a programmer's personality. LinkedIn has always done what I've asked of it. Business-card-exhanging events are a complete waste of my time. I also think you're asking way too much of it. Don't use it to get job offers. Use LinkedIn to connect with people who will get you past HR and right to the manager. NO web site will get you a job offer. You still have to do that for yourself. When you ask the right questions you get better answers. Great article.

So much depends on the skills the member brings to the table.

I have a programmer’s personality. LinkedIn has always done what I’ve asked of it. Business-card-exhanging events are a complete waste of my time.

I also think you’re asking way too much of it. Don’t use it to get job offers. Use LinkedIn to connect with people who will get you past HR and right to the manager. NO web site will get you a job offer. You still have to do that for yourself.

When you ask the right questions you get better answers.

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