LinkedIn Pros and Cons

Pros/Cons of Linkedin - Prepared by Barry Turner, October 26, 2009

Pros

Has some credibility as a professional networking tool as opposed to a social networking tool.

Will create additional web presence that connects directly to OpenAgile champions and practitioners.

Can direct web traffic through the linkedin landing page.

Online posts available to assist in using linkedin effectively such as linkedintellegence.com.

Great place to outline achievements and allow potential clients/partners to assess capabilities.

Can create a group page.

Cons

Not much data on site traffic/reporting is available.

Takes regular maintenance to maximize value.

Linkedin emails tend to get nixed by spamfilters.

Users comment that blogging or commenting on blogs has proven more effective in marketing.

Better suited as a place to organize your network, not create it.