Wednesday, 5 January 2005 My LinkedIn Network of Trusted Professionals I signed up with LinkedIn many many months ago. Interestingly I have been contacted mainly for the folks I know, with people wanting me to refer them onto others. Out of curiosity I checked my status today to see how big a network I had - apparently I can make contact with 555,100+ professionals. My summary is as follows: Your Network of Trusted Professionals You are at the center of your LinkedIn Network. Your connections can help you make contact with 555,100+ professionals — here’s how your network breaks down: Your Connections Your trusted friends and colleagues 45 Two degrees away Friends-of-friends; each is connected to one of your connections 1,800+ Three degrees away Reach them through a friend and one of their friends 61,600+ Four degrees away The broadest group, reach them through a chain of referrals 491,600+ Total users contactable through a trusted referral: 555,100+ Your network also includes 42,000+ users who can be contacted without a referral. In total, you can reach 597,100+ professionals. [listening to: (I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea - Elvis Costello & the Attractions ] 6:07:52 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • My Friends • My Organization • Random © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 8/07/2006; 10:19:42 AM.