Report · 2007-11-19
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LinkedIn's Superior Growth Rate and Strategic Focus vs Facebook
Analysis comparing LinkedIn and Facebook user growth rates, arguing that LinkedIn's 189% growth significantly outpaces Facebook's 125% despite being 4x smaller. The author contends LinkedIn's focused professional positioning gives it strategic advantages over Facebook's broad expansion approach.
Metrics in this report
Facebook Growth Rate
125%
annual
year ended 10/07
Facebook User Growth
8.7M to 19.5Musers
year-over-year
October 2007
Facebook to LinkedIn Size Ratio
4x
absolute
user base comparison
LinkedIn Growth Rate
189%
annual
year ended 10/07
LinkedIn User Growth
1.7M to 4.9Musers
year-over-year
October 2007
MySpace Growth Rate
19%
annual
year ended 10/07