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3 Essential Social Networking Web Sites for Business

Three online communities for businesses and professionals, not teenage angst.

By , About.com Guide

Online social networking communities are where people or businesses create profile and form "connections" to each other. While first generation sites like MySpace and Friendster are targeted teenagers and college kids looking to "hook up", the following three social networking sites can help both online and brick-and-mortar businesses boost their bottom lines.

LinkedIn -- for professionals

Yelp! -- for local businesses

For local brick-and-mortar businesses, like restaurants and nail salons, getting positive reviews on Yelp! can turn a mediocre business into a superstar.

Facebook -- where everyone goes

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