November 7, 2008 40 Comments

LinkedIn Throws a Little Upcoming Into the Site

Funny, I used to crap on LinkedIn for now putting new technology onto their platform, and now I’m starting to sway the other way. LinkedIn just announced a new event application. So it’s like Upcoming.org for businesses. I dig it. And then, I wonder what else we’re going to do here.

This is just a starting post. I have more on my mind, but I’m writing a book and attending a conference at the same time.

What do you think? If LinkedIn’s doing all kinds of apps, what do YOU want them to slip in there? (And if you say Twitter, I’ll poke you in the nose.)

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http://OnStartups.com Dharmesh Shah

What I’d like is for LinkedIn to make their API more open and available.

They can still filter on the quality of the apps (so there’s no throwing of vampires at each other), but I think there’s a bunch of value the community can create. They’re way behind on that front compared to others — like Twitter and Facebook.
http://OnStartups.com Dharmesh Shah

What I’d like is for LinkedIn to make their API more open and available.

They can still filter on the quality of the apps (so there’s no throwing of vampires at each other), but I think there’s a bunch of value the community can create. They’re way behind on that front compared to others — like Twitter and Facebook.
http://sellsellsell.salesnexus.com Craig Klein

Nice tip!

My event is on Linked in now! Very cool!
http://sellsellsell.salesnexus.com Craig Klein

Nice tip!

My event is on Linked in now! Very cool!
http://mrontemp.blogspot.com/ Ontario Emperor

This will be nice, since most everything that I put into Upcoming is business-related anyway.

However, I’d like for LinkedIn to fix their existing applications. They still don’t load for me at times.
http://mrontemp.blogspot.com/ Ontario Emperor

This will be nice, since most everything that I put into Upcoming is business-related anyway.

However, I’d like for LinkedIn to fix their existing applications. They still don’t load for me at times.
Carl Schumacher

I just recently got the Blog app on my linkedin witch is very cool as it really get people going to my blog more often.
Carl Schumacher

I just recently got the Blog app on my linkedin witch is very cool as it really get people going to my blog more often.
http://thecaffeinatedblog.typepad.com/ Kari Rippetoe

Looks like they already have have something Twitter-related with the Company Buzz app.

Doesn’t look like you can invite people to events with the new Event app…hope that will be the next step. I’d like to see a travel recommendation app (recommend hotels, restaurants, etc.) – TripIt doesn’t look like it would fill that gap.
http://thecaffeinatedblog.typepad.com Kari Rippetoe

Looks like they already have have something Twitter-related with the Company Buzz app.

Doesn’t look like you can invite people to events with the new Event app…hope that will be the next step. I’d like to see a travel recommendation app (recommend hotels, restaurants, etc.) – TripIt doesn’t look like it would fill that gap.
http://www.eventbrite.com/blog/linkedin-eventbrite-events/ Jack Mardack

Congrats on the launch, LinkedIn.

Eventbrite is very pleased to now be able to distribute our vast directory of business events to this valuable audience.
http://www.eventbrite.com/blog/linkedin-eventbrite-events/ Jack Mardack

Congrats on the launch, LinkedIn.

Eventbrite is very pleased to now be able to distribute our vast directory of business events to this valuable audience.
http://Twitter.com/Ed Ed

They Do have something from Twitterology; CompanyBuzz.
It’s off the search.twitter.com firehose, and you can plug in tracked words being said about you/your company.
(though they’re not getting the whole thing yet)

It’s good for while you’re there, but it’s really a feature
that expands Linkedin for Linked in’s sake.

If we’re runnin ‘n gunnin these days,
our reputation management is a separate, real task, and some of our Twitter time SHOULD be searching ourselves on search.twitter (only takes minutes), and it’s Not an “ego” search, IT’S BUSINESS.
But that’s only Twitter.
You have to have a full featured tool.

You also hear helpful feedback, and then can plot your course better; whether you should be writing a book and attending a (thousand) conference, or doing something else to grow.
http://Twitter.com/NextInstinct Ed

They Do have something from Twitterology; CompanyBuzz.
It’s off the search.twitter.com firehose, and you can plug in tracked words being said about you/your company.
(though they’re not getting the whole thing yet)

It’s good for while you’re there, but it’s really a feature
that expands Linkedin for Linked in’s sake.

If we’re runnin ‘n gunnin these days,
our reputation management is a separate, real task, and some of our Twitter time SHOULD be searching ourselves on search.twitter (only takes minutes), and it’s Not an “ego” search, IT’S BUSINESS.
But that’s only Twitter.
You have to have a full featured tool.

You also hear helpful feedback, and then can plot your course better; whether you should be writing a book and attending a (thousand) conference, or doing something else to grow.
http://shannonehlers.com Shannon Ehlers

Re: LinkedIn applications, I recall commenting on one of your earlier posts that I hoped LI wouldn’t become an app pimping platform. More recently, though, I sort of contradicted myself when I stated in a LI discussion that I think that there should be a Lijit Wijit for LI. LI is now pumping apps, and so far, I am liking what is coming. I guess so long as they don’t forget the business orientation, LI won’t become Facebook’s stodgy cousin. So I guess it’s OK, but I still sort of liked it better when LinkedIn WAS the app. But if you can pull any strings, please resubmit the LI/Lijit mashup post that you did a few months back!
http://shannonehlers.com Shannon Ehlers

Re: LinkedIn applications, I recall commenting on one of your earlier posts that I hoped LI wouldn’t become an app pimping platform. More recently, though, I sort of contradicted myself when I stated in a LI discussion that I think that there should be a Lijit Wijit for LI. LI is now pumping apps, and so far, I am liking what is coming. I guess so long as they don’t forget the business orientation, LI won’t become Facebook’s stodgy cousin. So I guess it’s OK, but I still sort of liked it better when LinkedIn WAS the app. But if you can pull any strings, please resubmit the LI/Lijit mashup post that you did a few months back!
http://www.ribeezie.com Ricardo Bueno

Speaking of “poking,” as long as they don’t start uploading apps to throw sheep at people I’m good (reference to Facebook). I’ve always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity. Not as many people use it as much as I do and that’s ok. I find it to be very functional and now that they’ve loaded some new apps I’m sure others will find it much more resourceful.

Some of the apps that I’m digging are:
- Huddle workspaces for collaboration on projects
- SixApart on Linked (for promoting your blog posts). Yes I’m on Typepad so what!?
And I’m definitely liking this new feature! I’m always on the lookout for upcoming events so having them there is a benefit to me.

Do I want them to add something else to the mix? I’m sorry but I can’t think of anything at present. The only thing that’s on my mind is that I don’t want them to overdo it! I’ve always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity.
http://www.ribeezie.com Ricardo Bueno

Speaking of “poking,” as long as they don’t start uploading apps to throw sheep at people I’m good (reference to Facebook). I’ve always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity. Not as many people use it as much as I do and that’s ok. I find it to be very functional and now that they’ve loaded some new apps I’m sure others will find it much more resourceful.

Some of the apps that I’m digging are:
- Huddle workspaces for collaboration on projects
- SixApart on Linked (for promoting your blog posts). Yes I’m on Typepad so what!?
And I’m definitely liking this new feature! I’m always on the lookout for upcoming events so having them there is a benefit to me.

Do I want them to add something else to the mix? I’m sorry but I can’t think of anything at present. The only thing that’s on my mind is that I don’t want them to overdo it! I’ve always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity.
http://www.idowebmarketing.com Web Marketing

A little while back I decided to go with Xing over LinkedIn, what are your thoughts on Xing compared to what LinkedIn offers?
http://www.idowebmarketing.com Web Marketing

A little while back I decided to go with Xing over LinkedIn, what are your thoughts on Xing compared to what LinkedIn offers?
http://ariwriter.com Ari Herzog

Echoing Ontario and Ricardo, I’d prefer the LI folks improve existing services before offering new ones.

For instance, the Account Settings allow RSS feed subscriptions for Answer sections, but suppose I don’t want to receive a complete category feed; suppose I only want to receive feeds from certain questions. Right now, that’s not an option.

Or can there be a way to view your connections, Chris, not merely by name and title but also including a tiny face picture, such as the avatars on Twitter?
http://www.ariwriter.com Ari Herzog

Echoing Ontario and Ricardo, I’d prefer the LI folks improve existing services before offering new ones.

For instance, the Account Settings allow RSS feed subscriptions for Answer sections, but suppose I don’t want to receive a complete category feed; suppose I only want to receive feeds from certain questions. Right now, that’s not an option.

Or can there be a way to view your connections, Chris, not merely by name and title but also including a tiny face picture, such as the avatars on Twitter?
http://allantyoung.com Allan

I’d like to see if LinkedIn can make it harder for people to fib on their online resumes. For example, Facebook really tries to make sure you really are who you say you are. LinkedIn should make sure you’ve really done what you say you’ve done.
http://allantyoung.com Allan

I’d like to see if LinkedIn can make it harder for people to fib on their online resumes. For example, Facebook really tries to make sure you really are who you say you are. LinkedIn should make sure you’ve really done what you say you’ve done.
http://www.ribeezie.com Ricardo Bueno

@Ari: don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that I don’t like the upgrades LinkedIn has made. I really do like them! Particularly 1.) Huddle Workspaces and 2.) Event Updates. I’ve just also always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity.

@Allan: maybe that’s where the power of the network comes in and the recommendations. LinkedIn does a great job at mapping out a person’s connections. If I connect with you, I look for connections that we share in common. If you’ve been recommended by someone that I hold in high-regard, well…it reinforces the quality of the work that you’ve done.
http://www.ribeezie.com Ricardo Bueno

@Ari: don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that I don’t like the upgrades LinkedIn has made. I really do like them! Particularly 1.) Huddle Workspaces and 2.) Event Updates. I’ve just also always liked LinkedIn for it’s simplicity.

@Allan: maybe that’s where the power of the network comes in and the recommendations. LinkedIn does a great job at mapping out a person’s connections. If I connect with you, I look for connections that we share in common. If you’ve been recommended by someone that I hold in high-regard, well…it reinforces the quality of the work that you’ve done.
http://allantyoung.com Allan

Chris – good points. I forgot all about the recommendations. I wonder what the percentage of profiles with recommendations are out of the whole population on LinkedIn. My guess is that it is still an underutilized feature.
http://allantyoung.com Allan

Chris – good points. I forgot all about the recommendations. I wonder what the percentage of profiles with recommendations are out of the whole population on LinkedIn. My guess is that it is still an underutilized feature.
http://www.sixthsensemarketing.com.au/seo.html search engine optimisation age

@Ricardo: a great point – LI should go back to keeping everything simple. It is after all about the network and recommendations.

@Chris: I think you would be right with the under utilization of recommendations, perhaps a simple reminder from LI on a monthly basis to fill in recommendations if you have done business with someone within your LI network would help everyone out.
http://www.sixthsensemarketing.com.au/seo.html search engine optimisation agency

@Ricardo: a great point – LI should go back to keeping everything simple. It is after all about the network and recommendations.

@Chris: I think you would be right with the under utilization of recommendations, perhaps a simple reminder from LI on a monthly basis to fill in recommendations if you have done business with someone within your LI network would help everyone out.
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Megan Keane

Coming in a little late to the thread, but wanted to comment after digging in a bit more to some of LinkedIn’s latest features. I agree that I’d like to see them improve some of the existing functionality. In particular, I’d like to have the ability to add an RSS feed to the news section of a group–it’d be nice to have content with a specific tag feed into this page instead of having to manually add an article URL.
Megan Keane

Coming in a little late to the thread, but wanted to comment after digging in a bit more to some of LinkedIn’s latest features. I agree that I’d like to see them improve some of the existing functionality. In particular, I’d like to have the ability to add an RSS feed to the news section of a group–it’d be nice to have content with a specific tag feed into this page instead of having to manually add an article URL.
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