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By: Steve Tylock

Steve Tylock — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:19:16 +0000

Deb,

Thanks for checking in!

steve

By: Deborah Mourey

Deborah Mourey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:55 +0000

Hi Steve,
Good post. While I see and hear negative (spam or hacking) stories particularly about Facebook; I have yet to hear of a problem with Linked In. I will be very interested to learn of stories that suggest otherwise.

In my consulting practice, as I talk to C-level executives about the social media alternatives; I inevitably start them with Linked In.

I struggle with businesses in general using Facebook and the security aspect is one important factor. I know this is contrary to popular thinking but for the most part, there are far better ways for a business to spend their social media ‘nickel’ (time) once they have figured out how to use Linked In appropriately. Blogging or flickr or youtube, depending on the business, can provide better organic search engine results, demonstrate ‘value’ and differentiate.
Deb

By: Steve Tylock

Steve Tylock — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:41:37 +0000

Funny afterthought – the Magid article web-page attempted to launch a popup window with an advertisement, and my popup blocker prevented it.

So who’s web site is dangerous?-)

steve