Linked in - A rather complicated Business Card exchange?

At the outset let me say this is not yet another guide to getting the most out of Linkedin - you know the ones....


"first find a picture that reflects you. It mustn't be too serious but also not too frivolous. This is a serious business networking tool after all".....hmm.....yes well I guess the site has to cater for all sorts of people and on that note I've noticed that they seem to be divided into certain types.