I’ll be honest & admit I was totally against putting my profile on linkedin. Recently I’ve had a change of heart.
As being owner of a few sites that were created with user generated content since 1999 there is one thing that I would have loved to have from the beginning. User transparency. For the web user of course I understand they want privacy. For the webmaster they would love if their was a bit of transparency for the user.
Linkedin changes that. It really proves credibility. For the domain world if someone talks about SEM/advertising/ marketing & they work as a security guard, it makes you realize should you be taking this guys advice on how advertising works? As far as bloggers, there are some that are good & do self marketing & I do give them credit.
But realize someone who owns domains, & has no experience in marketing isn’t instantly a digital marketing expert. Sorry just as you should I only connect with people I’ve actually met & work with.
Linkedin is a very good way to show your status.
I would love to make a professional site where each user logs in with their Linkedin profile. Even if it was a private site. Imagine how real the members would be if you can see their experiences in life.