tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post6043047958803711087..comments2024-03-21T19:08:05.737-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: The move from Facebook to LinkedInJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-91123237936341629762015-03-03T14:56:26.059-07:002015-03-03T14:56:26.059-07:00I'm not convinced it's as much of a Linked...I'm not convinced it's as much of a LinkedIn trend as a genealogist trend. More and more of us are looking for a place to share interest and content and are catching on to something that's been available for a while. L. Hedgecockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598322213655779747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-70733533832818901452014-06-16T03:48:12.677-07:002014-06-16T03:48:12.677-07:00Groups have been a part of LinkedIn for quite some...Groups have been a part of LinkedIn for quite some time. The trend, which is, so far as I know, initiated by users/members, has as you observe, moved from primarily business interests toward personal interests. Although, one could argue that since many genealogists have businesses selling their genealogical services, that genealogy is still a business interest. However, I agree that other changes, in particular the addition of a chat feature and the encouragement to wish people "happy birthday," to congratulate them on various work-related anniversaries or promotions, and to share news and stories, have truly moved LinkedIn into a more social platform.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237626810464426460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-32899824724409724142014-06-15T20:16:08.004-07:002014-06-15T20:16:08.004-07:00Thanks for the clarification. As I suspected the m...Thanks for the clarification. As I suspected the move is towards turning LinkedIn into a social networking program a la Facebook and Google+ James Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-43350111477701046462014-06-15T19:07:46.403-07:002014-06-15T19:07:46.403-07:00The best ways to use LinkedIn for genealogy are to...The best ways to use LinkedIn for genealogy are to connect with other genealogists starting with those you know, and to join genealogy groups. I've enjoyed a number of discussions in the Genealogical and Historical Research group, and there are many others available. Just type genealogy in the search bar at the top of the page, then choose whether you want to find other people who list genealogy as a skill, or groups that are about genealogy. Some groups are open to anyone who wants to join, others are closed, which means you submit a request to join and the group leader(s) will check to make sure you are someone with a genuine interest in genealogy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237626810464426460noreply@blogger.com