[jbliler]

I disagree... I have been personally frustrated with in-person networking because it does not go fast enough and does not produce as many results as online networking does. Think of it this way...In a typical networking event there are 100-200 people, how many of them do you get to talk to? More importantly, how many are valid contacts in your field?

The online networking sites allows you to seach for the type of connection you would like to establish, and go from there. Typically I have an introduction phone call with certain contacts that works out very well and then eventually meet with them in person - i believe it is a great way to network!