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Three Ways LinkedIn’s Newest Updates Link it Closer to Social Media

A little while back I wrote an article for SocialMediaToday on whether or not LinkedIn should even be considered a social media site. The article wasn’t particularly groundbreaking, as LinkedIn has gotten some heat over its clunky user interface and unwieldy features before, but if you’ve read my critique you’d understand why the site’s newest look has me jumping for joy. I love LinkedIn – I use it everyday – and, from what I can see, they are well on their way to becoming an actual social media website rather than just a recruiting tool. There isn’t much to go off of so far but, from what has squeezed through the cracks, I can see three main things happening.

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