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Facebook vs. LinkedIn: Which is better for business?

Went Hot: March 7, 2008 - 2:06 pm
Posted By: debram 486 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.computerworld.com)
Category: Social Media

Six business problems are run on each of the social media sites with outcomes compared. Which do you think is better for business?

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from torka 485 days ago #

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I love how this takes real world scenarios and tries them out in both services. Really brings it home how practical and business-relevant they can be when used correctly. Nice find, Deb!

from markalves 484 days ago #

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Here's the single-page version if you don't want to click through all seven sections.

from Jill 484 days ago #

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My personal view is that LinkedIn is better for professional stuff. But if you want to throw a cow at someone, Facebook is your place!

from smallbiztrends 482 days ago #

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It's a good article -- practical.

I think it pays to use both sites -- for different reasons. LinkedIn has become the de-facto official "online resume." It's far easier to figure out someone's background from a LinkedIn profile, than from Facebook. It's my go-to source when checking out a professional.

And LinkedIn Answers I have found to be very substantive and results in useful answers.

Facebook is better for groups, staying up to date and for helping publicize events. And for showing the "fun" side of you. :)

from JimSpencer 482 days ago #

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The fact that it took 7 seconds to load that page at Computerworld and then saturated the CPU is pretty offputing. I like LinkedIn better and see that they are not standing still in terms of new features. They also may be focused on two slightly different demographics, which for some folks determines a clear winner.