Comments on: 8 Social Media Sites for Local Networking

By: Chris Kulbaba

Chris Kulbaba — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:47:08 +0000

Even though the post is a bit old, I wanted to comment on the fact that the information specifically for LinkedIn is still relevant. I belong to several groups in my local area that connect and plan through LinkedIn updates, and as well I have been able to connect with other local peers through regular discussions. In my opinion, LinkedIn has only gotten more effective at finding local connections with the advanced search options.

Cheers.

Chris Kulbaba

By: Matt McGee

Matt McGee — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:26:51 +0000

Hi Mick – this article was written more than two years ago. Facebook has changed dramatically since then and no longer makes it easy to find local people.

By: Mick Cullen

Mick Cullen — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:55:23 +0000

I’m checking these but seem to be lucking out on some. Facebook networks “Facebook is made up of many networks, each based around a workplace, high school, or college. Join a network to discover the people who work or study around you.” doesn’t give me a local regional network?

Outside.in is unreachable at the moment.

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Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:26:16 +0000

[...] 8 Social Media Sites for Local Networking – Small Business Search Marketing, Matt McGee. Discusses how to use the websites Flickr, Facebook, Stumbleupon, Twitter, Yahoo Answers, Outside.in, PlaceBlogger, and Linkedin in local networking. [...]

By: Matt McGee

Matt McGee — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:08:08 +0000

Thank you Kate (et al). This is actually a bit old, and I should probably update it soon for it to have any real value.

By: Kate Williams

Kate Williams — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:03:09 +0000

This is an article that I will refer many business friends and clients to over the coming weeks. Thanks for the research and timely information! Interviews with businesses in my hometown indicate that many small business owners don’t know how to best expand their local reach. The Intersection (of social media and local search) is VERY productive place for us to explore.