By Karen Schweitzer
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.
