This article was updated on 27th July, 2016 to modernize the list of suggestions and improve formatting.
Almost all of us use different social media networks to promote our businesses, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. While we use these networks to connect with our future and current customers, there are also social networks that allow you to chat with other like-minded business professionals.
While LinkedIn may be the leader in social networking for professionals, there are a variety of other networks that allow for community and networking in different ways. With existing networks and new networks, there are plenty to chose from that all fit your needs and wants in finding a community of professionals to network with.
Here are 20 social networking sites for entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, bloggers, and other professionals that are worth looking at and joining to help your networking and promoting efforts, along with learning from other professionals.
AngelList
AngelList is a social network that connects startups with investors to help raise funding; also allows for browsing of jobs at startups.
Beyond
Beyond helps millions of professionals network with each other and find jobs to advance their careers.
Black Business Women Online
Black Business Women Online is a blog and online community for black women entrepreneurs and professionals.
Data.com Connect
Data.com Connect is an online community to share ideas, get feedback, and discuss industry best practices.
E.Factor
E.Factor is an online community paired with a virtual marketplace designed for entrepreneurs by other entrepreneurs.
Gadball
Gadball is a LinkedIn alternative that features profile and resume creation and job searching.
Gust
Gust connects startups with a large pool of investors across the world to help raise early-stage funding.
LinkedIn is a professional network that allows you to be introduced to and collaborate with other professionals.
Meetup
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by Amber Leigh Turner via SitePoint
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