• Scalability – When you start building a social network from scratch you have to consider growth. Facebook was not familiar with the fact that it will grow to this extent.

We realized there’s a social process to it. That’s when we knew that what we were creating was a social network–it was an aha moment. We thought, the intranet is a real chore.

It may turn into a client referral, you could make a new friend, or you might just learn a new tidbit. The way to increase your social capital by using LinkedIn is through activity.

“The Web pages of the 1990s became the blogs of the 2000s. Now blogs are becoming social networks and communities.” To start a social network on Ning, users must first sign up for a free account.

These networks are critical for fostering innovation and creativity. According to the researchers, the key lies in changing one’s perspective on relationship building.

Building a strong professional network can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities. Here's 5 strategies to help you build a network that will get you hired.

Your LinkedIn network isn’t a numbers game; having a large number of connections doesn’t necessarily give you the edge. All of your connections should add value to your network–and vice versa.