To compliment LinkedIn, I also am a member of Plaxo. In fact, when I invite someone to join my LinkedIn network, I also mention that I will send them another invitation to Plaxo.
Plaxo keeps you up to date when they move, change jobs, etc. It's more of a personal networking site.
90% of people I am linked in with also join my plaxo network. Plaxo has a calendar, so I can share it with people who might have the same interest in joining me at a meeting of some sort, etc.
Again, the biggest hurdle with LinkedIn is getting someone to put in their information. Also, participating in the Q&A is a great way to network and find like-minded individuals to do business with.
The only piece that's missing for me for LinkedIn is the Calendar ability.
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