Updated : Ever since it went public earlier this year, LinkedIn has been trying to expand — or possibly to justify — the $9-billion market value it was awarded after its initial public offering of shares. The big question here is: Why did LinkedIn think that opting users in to such a feature by default would be a good idea? MORE >>

Since having my son, I have not been the best blogger in the world, but that doesn’t meant that I’m not thinking about blogging. probably have a year’s worth of posts in my head, but always time with adorable toddler trumps blogging. The fact that it’s a social world and not just one person’s blog. MORE >>

As a result of my recent change in my Approach to LinkedIn Connections , I've actually met quite a few people who read my blog, but I don't believe had ever commented. They were comfortable connecting with me via LinkedIn and since it offers mutual value it was worth the effort. In Facebook, it's much the same. MORE >>

And, of course, social tools like LinkedIn are a great way to get back to connections that you've made in the past. Job ads + LinkedIn. Another way to link to people with LinkedIn is in the Groups that you belong to. Some options here (non-exhaustive list): live meetings, discussion groups, blogging, commenting at other blogs. MORE >>

The post Writing Every So Often: The Personal Essay Makes A Comeback appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. Facebook has always been a wipeout for me, LinkedIn a utility. In the early days, tons of folks took to the blogging medium, but over time, many burned out. Well, that’s going to get my attention. MORE >>