50 Top Resources for Power Networking

Why do we network? To make better decisions, seek help in solving complex problems, make an attempt to stay current, evaluate other companies and their products, and let�s not forget advance your career and stay connected with colleagues.

These needs have given energy to a whole new social economy where the currency is in the number and quality of relationships we can sustain. But how do you begin networking or improve your efficiency?

�Social� is here to stay and those with the biggest rolodex win the day. Networking your way to Internet fame and riches, or in an effort to gain respect for your own products or services in communities, is easier when you start with the right resources and tools. With pretty much everything having some social component these days, it�s difficult if not impossible to know where to begin. Website Magazine Top 50 focuses on the top resources and destinations to help readers accelerate their efforts of power networking.

You will discover a wide variety of online destinations and services � for example, you�ll see �people search� vendors (such as zabasearch.com � #18) right alongside social networking powerhouses like Facebook (#1), Twitter (#2) and LinkedIn (#3). You will also find offline networking groups like Meetup (#4), Web destinations that profile technology startups like StartupNation (#22), and well-established global networks like BNI (#43). Our Top 50 lists would not be complete without a few practical resources to whet your social networking appetite. Three that stand out are Gist (#48), Xobni (#28) and Flowtown (#42).

Why this diversity? Simple � every website, just like every website owner, has different needs and demands. Understanding just a few of the different angles in the online business networking ecosystem will serve you and your business well in the short and long term. One thing missing from the list are the smaller, more niche networks. Because this list is based on broad popularity metrics � including page views and unique visitors � many of the smaller sites were not included. Keep in mind, the most valuable location for power networking is where your voice is heard, where your message is shared and your objectives are met.


Websites
1. facebook.com
2. twitter.com
3. linkedin.com
4. meetup.com
5. friendster.com
6. pipl.com
7. care2.com
8. plaxo.com
9. 123people.com
10. jigsaw.com
11. activerain.com
12. zoominfo.com
13. hoovers.com
14. crunchbase.com
15. tribe.net
16. glassdoor.com
17. spoke.com
18. zabasearch.com
19. xing.com
20. naymz.com
21. wink.com
22. startupnation.com
23. focus.com
24. ecademy.com
25. score.org
26. biznik.com
27. youngentrepreneur.com
28. xobni.com
29. doostang.com
30. amightyriver.com
31. gobignetwork.com
32. efactor.com
33. jobirn.com
34. joined.com
35. fastpitchnetworking.com
36. onesource.com
37. bigtent.com
38. ryze.com
39. cghub.com
40. partnerup.com
41. isearch.com
42. flowtown.com
43. bni.com
44. apsense.com
45. yapclub.com
46. ikarma.com
47. brightfuse.com
48. gist.com
49. meetin.org
50. ziggs.com


ABOUT THIS RANKED DATA
Website Magazine�s Top 50 Rankings are measures of a website�s popularity. Ranks are calculated using a proprietary method that focuses on average daily unique visits and page views over a specified period of time, as reported by multiple data sources. The website with the highest combination of factors is ranked in the first position. Conducting research, making formal comparisons and talking to existing clients and users before making any purchase decision is always recommended.

Source of Information : Website Magazine October 2010