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LinkedIn

LinkedIn is still the mainstream professional network because of network size, recruiting presence, and career visibility.

Professional Network Microsoft United States Official site

Who owns it?

LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft.

About LinkedIn
LinkedIn

The page states that Microsoft completed its acquisition of LinkedIn in December 2016.

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What people say compared with alternatives

Writers comparing LinkedIn alternatives usually say LinkedIn still wins on sheer network size, while smaller alternatives and personal-site strategies feel less noisy and less optimized for engagement loops.

Sources: 8 LinkedIn Alternatives For Professional Networking

Alternatives to look at

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About LinkedIn
LinkedIn

The page states that Microsoft completed its acquisition of LinkedIn in December 2016.

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8 LinkedIn Alternatives For Professional Networking
Search Engine Journal

A roundup describing how people use LinkedIn alternatives in practice.

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