Leveraging LinkedIn is the best way to grow your professional network

LinkedIn, the professional network celebrates 10 years of relationship that matters. The professional network was started on 2003 by Reid Hoffman and his old colleagues from SocialNet and PayPal. The growth of LinkedIn accelerates with the introduction of address book uploads in late 2003. In 2004 LinkedIn introduces new features like Groups and partners with American Express to promote its offerings to small business owners. In 2005 LinkedIn introduces its first business lines: Jobs and Subscriptions. With the launch of public profiles in 2006 LinkedIn achieves profitability. In 2007 LinkedIn becomes a truly global company, opening its first international office in London and launching Spanish and French language versions of the site. The professional network steps into hyper-growth in 2010. LinkedIn has 90 million members and nearly 1,000 employees in 10 offices around the world in 2010. In 2013 LinkedIn celebrates its 10th anniversary with 225 million members, and is growing at more than two members per second. The growth of a professional network from just 4,500 members  in first month to 225 million members in 10th year is certainly a great achievement. The tagline of LinkedIn “Relationships matter.” is clearly true when we see the growth of this professional network. I am truly honored to be part of LinkedIn. If you like to stay connected with me on LinkedIn do send a professional relationship request on my profile http://in.linkedin.com/in/cijoabrahammani