Facebook’s upgrade threatens Linkedin
According to an article I read on CNN by Fortune, Facebook seems to be making some major updates to their social networking site that may threaten Linkedin’s Business network. What are the updates you wonder? Right now as it sits, Facebook is more for personal and social relationships and Linkedin is designed for Business and Professional relationships. Facebook is working on a way to specify specific groups according to whether they are social or professional contacts, and profiles tailored for each. Facebook could basically remove the need to keep a separate account on LinkedIn for strictly Business networking. All-in-One social/business network site. Sounds like a great concept.
LinkedIn doesn’t seem to think it’ll make a difference, because they’ve established themselves as a Professional Community making some resume information accessible during a search. If Facebook could develop their search capabilities within the professional portion, they just might give LinkedIn a run for their money. Most people would consider simplifying their lives any way possible, pulling social and professional networking connections into one location would be a great solution.
Who knows what advancing elements Facebook has up their sleeves for this upcoming development, but it sure will be interesting once it’s available. Go for it Facebook!
