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Where to Network Online

10 Business Networking Sites

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com

It has never been easier to network online. There are tons of sites that are dedicated to providing a place for business professionals to network and promote their brand. Here are ten great places to network online.
  • LinkedIn - Over 30 million professionals use LinkedIn to network. This site is the best place to network online.
  • XING - XING is a global networking site that is entirely devoted to professional networking.
  • Ziggs - If you are looking to build a brand and market yourself while you network online, Ziggs is the place to be.
  • NFP - NFP (Networking for Professionals) is a good site to network online. You can also find real-world networking events that you can attend in person.
  • FastPitchNetworking - You can network online and market you business on this professional networking site.
  • BizWiz - This site is dedicated to connecting the world's greatest companies.
  • BizNik - This site bills itself as "business networking that doesn't suck" and delivers on its promise.
  • Bebo - Bebo is the third largest social networking site on the web and a great place to network online with other business professionals.
  • Facebook - Although many people use Facebook for social purposes versus business networking, you shouldn't ignore this networking mammoth.
  • Netparty - You can't network on this site, but you can find business and social networking events for young professionals.

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