Got a bit more insight from network founder Justin Farrow on the surveying networking site Land Surveyors United:
What is Land Survey United? How would a surveyor use the site?
From the site:
Land Surveyors United is the first social network in the world exclusively geared for land surveying professionals and the GPS,mapping and geomatics community. This group creates a virtual space for surveyors to post their technology related questions,experiences,tips,tricks and advise for the field. Members are surveyors,of course,most of which spend the majority of their day in the woods or along the side of the road measuring and creating the landscapes of our cities and towns. As an online community comprised entirely of like minded individuals,LSU provides a place to find equipment,collaborate and troubleshoot problems in the field and find reference materials related to surveying. All content is subscription friendly and can be read via RSS feed reader. Small surveying firms can promote their business and jobs can be sought and found. This is truly the first community of its kind,ever!
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There are many ways in which a professional land surveyors could benefit from being a member of Land Surveyors United. One of the most immediate ways is by providing a free space to host a company website,for those who do not have one. And for those who do,it is a terrific place to link back to your site in order to drive traffic there. Not only that,but by merely being a member of a social network exclusively for professional land surveyors,you have already said to the world “Hey,Look at my company and see how reputable we are! Hire us!” LSU is a place for your voice to be heard and unlike other surveying forums,your voice has a face and a name,with attached media such as video and photos that showcase exactly what you do best-and where you do it. We have members from all over the world,working in all geographical regions. Those projects by others provide insight into many things about the industry that you may not already know…as well with yours.