In mid-2011, when Google announced a new social network called Google+ (pronounced Google Plus), my expectations were low. Google was already a 3-time loser in social networking. Have you ever heard of Orkut, Wave, or Buzz? I didn’t think so. Based on that track record, I figured that Google engineers just didn’t get social networking, … Continued

On May 5, 2013 LinkedIn celebrates its 10th birthday. It now has more than 200 million users, roughly half of whom are in the United States. Every second, two more professionals join LinkedIn. If you’re not a member, it’s time to sign-up. If you are a member but are not active, it’s time to participate. … Continued