Social Networking Sites That Compete Directly with Facebook Have a Difficult

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Essay

Social networking sites that compete directly with Facebook have a difficult time surviving; however, LinkedIn has survived by focusing on the needs of business professionals, who seek to network with colleagues, share their expertise, post online résumés, and look for new jobs. Write a value proposition for LinkedIn.

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