tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21372332.post4304839407438521332..comments2009-02-26T17:53:03.364-08:00Ronen Mizrahinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21372332.post-7177894645324029102009-02-26T17:53:00.000-08:002009-02-26T17:53:00.000-08:00Really interesting points. Nevertheless, reports are that the Company has now surpassed $100mm in yearly revenues, are profitable, growing and was last valued at $1B. <BR/><BR/>Just think what they would be worth if they implemented some of your suggestions?Charlie Federmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130476616506369862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21372332.post-16405512612749064222008-08-31T07:06:00.000-07:002008-08-31T07:06:00.000-07:00LinkedIn was never designed to be a "social" network, and so comparisons with Facebook or MySpace seem pointless, IMHO.<BR/><BR/>LinkedIn is more like a search engine that can help you find professional profiles that fit your keyword phrase(s), in a similar way that Google will find web pages.<BR/><BR/>Granted, if you are not directly connected to one or more of the people (connectors) that have networks of 500+ direct contacts, then the limited value of LinkedIn quickly becomes apparent.<BR/><BR/>That said, the vast majority of people that use LinkedIn don't understand the significance of creating a comprehensive online profile with descriptive keywords.<BR/><BR/>Moreover, they waste time attempting to attain referrals via LinkedIn, when it's often more affective to simply use other online tools to find the email address or phone number of the person you want to reach -- and contact them directly.<BR/><BR/>I believe that the ultimate business-oriented social network has yet to be created.David H. Deanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497702989231830479noreply@blogger.com