New social network for my LBGT friends
A heads-up to my “alternative” friends in PR – there is a new social network site specifically targeted to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals. www.dot429.com was launched this spring and is intended to be a resource for LBGT professionals. It’s a way to connect with like-minded individuals and to find mentoring opportunities, professional support and resources. Online members can communicate through profile pages, updates, messaging and online introductions. So it’s sort of a combination of LinkedIn and Facebook, but with a specific demographic niche. Just as mass communications has evolved to more targeted communications via social networks, the all-encompassing social networks are now becoming more niche networks, such as www.dot429.com and www.blackplanet.com.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
And don’t forget the site for dorks who like other dorks and they drink wine together.
http://dorksandcorks.com/
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Dear LGBT friends,
Please don’t leave Facebook for dot429. Facebook would be a boring place without your intelligence and wit. Or at least take me with you!
Len
July 24th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Hey Len and others – few corrections
1. dot429 is not an alternative for facebook…
2. in fact its also LGBT(A) — the A is for straight allies.
3. dot429 is a professional networking site for lgbta professionals..a place where LGBTA people can help one another.
4. Len – and other allies — please sign up…we are just starting to build the community!
July 26th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Don’t forget the local way to connect to LGBT business professionals–the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Let me know if you have any questions about the group. Thanks.