SocialGrow - Will it be the next big thing?

This tool is being hailed by a lot of power networkers I have spoken to as the next big thing in Social Media. I have not heard a lot about it other than it can "help automate recruiters invitations to connect with candidates across multiple social networks with a few clicks."

If you are a recruiter and are interested in the Alpha release please go to http://socialgrow.com and sign up. Only 500 people will be able to register for the alpha release that is scheduled for February 1st.

If you have any tips, tricks, resources or tools you would like to recommend to the group please contact Susan Fischer at susan@clinchportal.com

ipoint.to - The new Url Shortener

ipoint.to URL Shortener is a service that takes long URLs and squeezes them into fewer characters to make a link that is easier to share, tweet, or email.

I may be a little bias being one of the developers myself, but I highly recommend using this application to shorten your urls for the following reasons:

1. ipoint.to URL Shortener was developed by someone you know and network with (chris williams). Knowing the developer personally, you have more access to make suggestions on improvements.


2. We have a proven track record with custom and out of box products like Launch Pad for Web. You can find out more about this product on the website at http://www.lp4w.net/
   
3. We are accessible on all the social networking sites:


• ipoint.to has a Facebook fan page at: http://ipoint.to/ip2fb
  You can follow this product on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/ipointto
  


• Launch Pad For Web has a facebook fanpage at: http://ipoint.to/lp4wfb
  You can follow this product on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/lp4w
  


• Point Alliance has a company facebook fan page at: http://ipoint.to/pafb
  You can follow this company on twitter at: http://twitter.com/pointalliance
  


• Most Point Alliance staff members are on Linked In or Facebook.



4. There is an actual company behind this product with a proven track record. You can check out their website yourself at http://www.pointalliance.com/
   
   

   Point Alliance is a premiere Information Technology services and consulting provider¸ specializing in innovative collaborative¸ web and wireless solutions. Point Alliance delivers a competitive advantage by being able to tailor flexible solutions to meet specific customer needs. Our approach is to architect solutions that build on clients' existing investments in technology. Point Alliance solutions drive value by leveraging our extensive business and technology experience¸ thus minimizing the development time and cost. By focusing on user experience and the integration of business and IT strategy¸
   
   Point Alliance implements solutions that add significant value to both the user population and the organization. Point Alliance offers strategy¸ design¸ application development¸ systems integration¸ and support services to a wide variety of high profile clients. Our firm has a solid track record of successful engagements and offers an unparalleled level of service to a loyal client base.

Please make use of this free tool and pass it on to all your friends. If you have any suggestions about the tool you can post a comment on this blog, email me or communicate with us over any of the social networking sites.