Comments on: LinkedIn API and New Homepage Drawing Near http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/ Startup and Tech News Mon, 12 May 2008 08:22:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Career Video Expert Bullhorn http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-2042829 Career Video Expert Bullhorn Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:54:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-2042829 <strong>Awww….TiVo needs us, too!!...</strong> I hope you all read our recent post Interview On Demand is TiVo for hiring.  (We love TiVo.)  In an interesting coincidence, I ran across some news recently:  As cool as TiVo is, it has trouble attracting, identifying and hiring top candidates.  ... Awww….TiVo needs us, too!!…

I hope you all read our recent post Interview On Demand is TiVo for hiring.  (We love TiVo.)  In an interesting coincidence, I ran across some news recently:  As cool as TiVo is, it has trouble attracting, identifying and hiring top candidates.  …

]]> By: web500 » LinkedIn API and New Homepage Drawing Near http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1889148 web500 » LinkedIn API and New Homepage Drawing Near Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:10:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1889148 [...] is trying to establish itself as a better destination with a stronger presence on the web.read more | digg story Stumble [...] […] is trying to establish itself as a better destination with a stronger presence on the web.read more | digg story Stumble […]

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]]> By: Justine http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1840517 Justine Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:14:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1840517 LinkedIn has the same functionality as a lot of social networking communities, but it is no where near the same as Facebook. Plus, LinkedIn charges a fee if you want to connect with someone outside of your network. The other day I came across an emerging start-up called Salesconx (http://www.salesconx.com), which is a bit of a mashup between LinkedIn’s professional networking and eBay’s online marketplace model. I wouldn't go as far to say they will be competitors, but Salesconx is definitely something to consider as an additional resource. LinkedIn has the same functionality as a lot of social networking communities, but it is no where near the same as Facebook. Plus, LinkedIn charges a fee if you want to connect with someone outside of your network.

The other day I came across an emerging start-up called Salesconx (http://www.salesconx.com), which is a bit of a mashup between LinkedIn’s professional networking and eBay’s online marketplace model. I wouldn’t go as far to say they will be competitors, but Salesconx is definitely something to consider as an additional resource.

]]> By: Chris Hoskin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1834703 Chris Hoskin Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:16:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1834703 I find it so funny the way LinkedIn is always compared to facebook. I can't help but see the platforms as utterly different. What is certainly true is that the Linkedin team seem to really dwell on the changes they make to the platform - one assumes to really get them right. Do they act in 'web-time'. I don't think so, but the API route seems well thought out. In terms of monetization LinkedIn must be in great shape, and whilst it is behind the curve in terms of some functionality - LinkedIn all round ability to execute seems A1. No wonder the rumours of a buy-out are evident. I find it so funny the way LinkedIn is always compared to facebook. I can’t help but see the platforms as utterly different.

What is certainly true is that the Linkedin team seem to really dwell on the changes they make to the platform - one assumes to really get them right. Do they act in ‘web-time’. I don’t think so, but the API route seems well thought out.

In terms of monetization LinkedIn must be in great shape, and whilst it is behind the curve in terms of some functionality - LinkedIn all round ability to execute seems A1. No wonder the rumours of a buy-out are evident.

]]> By: Glenn DC http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1831310 Glenn DC Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:05:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1831310 #5 "Facebook is social and Linkedin is Professional. End of Story." The line between social and professional sometimes is very very blurry. I met a guy on a windsurfing-related FB group, we met in real life, become friends and after a while the guy told me they need a consultant and this is how I've got my current gig with rate higher than I had before. The guy I know was among fans of a local singer, he hooked up with some other guys on her myspace and they recently started a company that promotes young artists. I am sure everyone can come up with examples like these... #5 “Facebook is social and Linkedin is Professional. End of Story.”
The line between social and professional sometimes is very very blurry. I met a guy on a windsurfing-related FB group, we met in real life, become friends and after a while the guy told me they need a consultant and this is how I’ve got my current gig with rate higher than I had before.

The guy I know was among fans of a local singer, he hooked up with some other guys on her myspace and they recently started a company that promotes young artists. I am sure everyone can come up with examples like these…

]]> By: Bart Vickers http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1831048 Bart Vickers Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:12:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1831048 Noting Jigar Shah's post, the "API announcement" is likely a formalization of the relationship with Google and its OpenSocial platform. LinkedIn would do well to establish a higher standard of QA and relevance than what Facebook ended up with. Thus, it maintains the ability for the community to drive extensibility while ensuring the applications that become available to end users are contextually relevant for the audience. Noting Jigar Shah’s post, the “API announcement” is likely a formalization of the relationship with Google and its OpenSocial platform. LinkedIn would do well to establish a higher standard of QA and relevance than what Facebook ended up with. Thus, it maintains the ability for the community to drive extensibility while ensuring the applications that become available to end users are contextually relevant for the audience.

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]]> By: Andre's Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830954 Andre's Blog Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:30:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830954 <strong>LinkedIn API Coming Soon!...</strong> A LinkedIn API is coming soon. I can’t believe it’s taken so long. LinkedIn hasn’t disclosed exactly when the API will be readily available but the company does say that the API will eventually be accessible to any and all developers som... LinkedIn API Coming Soon!…

A LinkedIn API is coming soon. I can’t believe it’s taken so long.
LinkedIn hasn’t disclosed exactly when the API will be readily available but the company does say that the API will eventually be accessible to any and all developers som…

]]> By: AnonTroll http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830645 AnonTroll Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:22:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830645 I am liking what I see with the new features, LinkedIn is starting to shows signs of social networking in a professional enviroment. There are stark differences between LinkedIn and Facebook. LinkedIn never wanted to be another Facebook, that's like saying an adult wanting to be a teenager again. The way I see it, when you grow up and get tired of throwing sheeps, you join LinkedIn. Or maybe you don't ever grow up and continue to throw sheeps at Facebook but if you wish to have a more professional persona, use LinkedIn. I am liking what I see with the new features, LinkedIn is starting to shows signs of social networking in a professional enviroment. There are stark differences between LinkedIn and Facebook. LinkedIn never wanted to be another Facebook, that’s like saying an adult wanting to be a teenager again. The way I see it, when you grow up and get tired of throwing sheeps, you join LinkedIn. Or maybe you don’t ever grow up and continue to throw sheeps at Facebook but if you wish to have a more professional persona, use LinkedIn.

]]> By: » LinkedIN gets out platfrom too, does a site makeover as well | IT News Digest | TechRepublic.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830608 » LinkedIN gets out platfrom too, does a site makeover as well | IT News Digest | TechRepublic.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:06:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830608 [...] the design side there are feeds and headlines from several blogs and news sites and several new additions to profiles which also happens to be the place where the new Intelligent Apps will be [...] […] the design side there are feeds and headlines from several blogs and news sites and several new additions to profiles which also happens to be the place where the new Intelligent Apps will be […]

]]> By: Psssst..LinkedIn API and New Homepage Drawing Near « The Scrappy Software Marketer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830601 Psssst..LinkedIn API and New Homepage Drawing Near « The Scrappy Software Marketer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:04:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830601 [...] by thescrappysoftwaremarketer on December 10, 2007 Mark Over TechCrunch has a post today about how LinkedIn will be changing sometime soon. I cant wait as I do agree that sometimes [...] […] by thescrappysoftwaremarketer on December 10, 2007 Mark Over TechCrunch has a post today about how LinkedIn will be changing sometime soon. I cant wait as I do agree that sometimes […]

]]> By: Jeremiah Owyang http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830429 Jeremiah Owyang Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:57:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830429 Good coverage, you're one of the few to pick up on the important part of the story: the API. This gives LinkedIn the opportunity to be a business platform, more than just a business utility. I've provided some insight to why I think this is a good model for them: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/10/innovation-at-linkedin-from-business-utility-to-platform/ Good coverage, you’re one of the few to pick up on the important part of the story: the API.

This gives LinkedIn the opportunity to be a business platform, more than just a business utility.

I’ve provided some insight to why I think this is a good model for them:

http://www.web-strategist.com/.....-platform/

]]> By: John Carson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830398 John Carson Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:46:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830398 Cora's right. I like LinkedIn as it is, professional. No way I'm gonna poke someone and then ask them for a job. Cora’s right. I like LinkedIn as it is, professional. No way I’m gonna poke someone and then ask them for a job.

]]> By: TechConsumer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830382 TechConsumer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:40:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830382 <strong>LinkedIn Releases New Features, Wants You to Visit More...</strong> A few months back we asked the question, “LinkedIn - What’s the big deal?” TechConsumer author Marion Jensen hadn’t signed up and was excited to get started, only to find out that the site offered little to do. It seemed like Fa... LinkedIn Releases New Features, Wants You to Visit More…

A few months back we asked the question, “LinkedIn - What’s the big deal?” TechConsumer author Marion Jensen hadn’t signed up and was excited to get started, only to find out that the site offered little to do. It seemed like Fa…

]]> By: LinkedIn Evangelist http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830259 LinkedIn Evangelist Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:59:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830259 Been using LinkedIn almost daily since 2004. Overall, I think it is a very useful business tool. I heard from someone in the know that they are are using Moreover for the news feature (which is interesting seeing that it's future with Verisign is up in the air). Unfortunately, the stories on my profile have very little to do with my company. It's disappointing -- if they are going to offer this feature you would think they would want to hit a home run. LinkedIn: if you want to give me reasons to come back, give me relevant results! You have all the information you need about me to know which stories should resonate! Been using LinkedIn almost daily since 2004. Overall, I think it is a very useful business tool.

I heard from someone in the know that they are are using Moreover for the news feature (which is interesting seeing that it’s future with Verisign is up in the air). Unfortunately, the stories on my profile have very little to do with my company. It’s disappointing — if they are going to offer this feature you would think they would want to hit a home run.

LinkedIn: if you want to give me reasons to come back, give me relevant results! You have all the information you need about me to know which stories should resonate!

]]> By: ozzy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830241 ozzy Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:52:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830241 Hmmm, a redesign -- looks like someone's been visiting http://cnn.com a little too much whilst designed this "new" LinkedIn interface. No surprising since CNN's new interface is big, bold and beautiful :) Hmmm, a redesign — looks like someone’s been visiting http://cnn.com a little too much whilst designed this “new” LinkedIn interface.

No surprising since CNN’s new interface is big, bold and beautiful :)

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830187 Steve Ballmer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:34:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830187 Better destination? "whereever we ago, there we are" Better destination?

“whereever we ago, there we are”

]]> By: Sonny Gill http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830184 Sonny Gill Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:33:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1830184 I like the new look and intuitiveness of the homepage experience...but I'd like it more if the entire site was reflective of the new design. I like the new look and intuitiveness of the homepage experience…but I’d like it more if the entire site was reflective of the new design.

]]> By: TopLinked.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829993 TopLinked.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:37:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829993 According to InternetNews.com: "LinkedIn will launch the new platform with BusinessWeek as its inaugural partner. Future partnerships are not being announced but, Allen Blue, LinkedIn's co-founder and vice president of product strategy, said his company will be very selective. "LinkedIn is focused on enhancing the productivity of the professional world," Blue told InternetNews.com. "With that in mind, we will only work with select business partners who have already built high value, high productivity applications." Translation: They are barely opening up their network. A PR babystep at best... More at http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3715506 According to InternetNews.com:

“LinkedIn will launch the new platform with BusinessWeek as its inaugural partner. Future partnerships are not being announced but, Allen Blue, LinkedIn’s co-founder and vice president of product strategy, said his company will be very selective.

“LinkedIn is focused on enhancing the productivity of the professional world,” Blue told InternetNews.com. “With that in mind, we will only work with select business partners who have already built high value, high productivity applications.”

Translation: They are barely opening up their network. A PR babystep at best…

More at http://www.internetnews.com/bu.....hp/3715506

]]> By: Aidan Henry http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829938 Aidan Henry Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:18:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829938 Once again, this is another example of a company moving toward a Facebook-like experience. Obviously, 'stickiness' and frequency of visits are priorities, and Facebook leads in these categories. I guess it comes as no surprise that everyone is playing catch-up. So why re-invent the wheel when you can improve the experience by copying a few simple features? Cheers, Aidan Henry www.MappingTheWeb.com Once again, this is another example of a company moving toward a Facebook-like experience. Obviously, ’stickiness’ and frequency of visits are priorities, and Facebook leads in these categories. I guess it comes as no surprise that everyone is playing catch-up. So why re-invent the wheel when you can improve the experience by copying a few simple features?

Cheers,
Aidan Henry
http://www.MappingTheWeb.com

]]> By: JeffC http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829749 JeffC Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:27:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829749 Just checked out the new feature that shows headlines from around the web, and it offered nothing of interest to me. Zip. It announced "these are articles of importance" to my company, when they weren't. I think the categories we choose when we make our profile, which are limiting, determine these Headlines. So if I chose 'internet' as the area I work in, LinkedIn's algorithm decides all I want to read about is the latest enteprise software or Firefox update. I go to my tech blogs RSS feed for that. Show me an interesting article that someone in my network (or a degree further away) just posted/wrote, or something relevant to what I actually do (Open Innovation & Crowdsourcing). Otherwise, just another feature that adds little or no value. That said, I use Linkedin daily, and consider it a piece of my networking puzzle. The key will be remaining unique and business focused, but not so three piece suit-ish. Just checked out the new feature that shows headlines from around the web, and it offered nothing of interest to me. Zip. It announced “these are articles of importance” to my company, when they weren’t. I think the categories we choose when we make our profile, which are limiting, determine these Headlines. So if I chose ‘internet’ as the area I work in, LinkedIn’s algorithm decides all I want to read about is the latest enteprise software or Firefox update. I go to my tech blogs RSS feed for that. Show me an interesting article that someone in my network (or a degree further away) just posted/wrote, or something relevant to what I actually do (Open Innovation & Crowdsourcing). Otherwise, just another feature that adds little or no value.

That said, I use Linkedin daily, and consider it a piece of my networking puzzle. The key will be remaining unique and business focused, but not so three piece suit-ish.

]]> By: Wayne Smallman http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829681 Wayne Smallman Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:11:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829681 Here's a excerpt from a recent 'blog post of mine (click my name for the full article) which pretty much sums up the situation with LinkedIn: "LinkedIn doesn’t even qualify as a Social Network, certainly not in the strictest sense. If you look around, it’s just a glorified CV / resume, which offers member-to-member messaging. It’s merely the electronic equivalent of the inevitable post-event calling of people from the number on their business cards. If you compare LinkedIn to Ecademy for example, the difference is like night & day — with the latter, you get messaging, personal ‘blogging, forums, clubs, in-profile advertising and more." Yes, there's plenty of room left for specialists, but in this space, it's much better to be broad than narrow... Here’s a excerpt from a recent ‘blog post of mine (click my name for the full article) which pretty much sums up the situation with LinkedIn:

“LinkedIn doesn’t even qualify as a Social Network, certainly not in the strictest sense. If you look around, it’s just a glorified CV / resume, which offers member-to-member messaging. It’s merely the electronic equivalent of the inevitable post-event calling of people from the number on their business cards.

If you compare LinkedIn to Ecademy for example, the difference is like night & day — with the latter, you get messaging, personal ‘blogging, forums, clubs, in-profile advertising and more.”

Yes, there’s plenty of room left for specialists, but in this space, it’s much better to be broad than narrow…

]]> By: Martin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829499 Martin Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:29:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/12/09/linkedin-api-and-new-homepage-drawing-near/#comment-1829499 #2 Angela I don't think it's boring. It's just a more serious network orientated to professional people. I like it the way that it is. Of course there is always room for improvement though. #2 Angela I don’t think it’s boring.
It’s just a more serious network orientated to professional people. I like it the way that it is. Of course there is always room for improvement though.

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