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 >>

We’ve all been there before: One of the social networks we use regularly suddenly changes its features, and we’re left scrambling to figure out the impact of those changes. When we use a social network religiously, we feel a sense of ownership. How are you prepared for sudden changes on social networks? MORE >>

LinkedIn Groups are similar to Facebook Pages in that they provide businesses with an avenue for leading discussions on a topic of interest with members of the LinkedIn network. With Groups, you can build thought leadership, share expertise, market your brand and grow your network. More on Social media. Web Life. MORE >>

And yet so many people seem totally confused and overwhelmed about the right way to connect through social media channels. Here are 10 ways to really connect with others through social media: Focus, focus, focus. Stop the madness, set strict parameters designating time to review your social media channels, and stick to them. MORE >>

Santa Clara on Architecting the Building Blocks of Enterprise Social Networking. Gartner, Burton Group) researching topics related to collaboration, social networking, and “Enterprise 2.0”. Google Scholar, JSTOR) located a significant body of work in each of the three areas: Publics, Media & Participatory Culture. MORE >>