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In today's age, we often times turn online to network with tools such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Do you think it's still important to go to conferences and business meetings to keep networking and meeting new individuals in person to keep your business strong and growing? Meetings Drive Business BellaOnline ALERT: Raw URLs are not allowed in these forums for security reasons. Please use UBB code. If you don't know how to do UBB code just post here for help - we will help out!

Yes, I do believe conferences and business meetings are very important. I believe a great networking strategy includes both online and offline efforts. People love to put a real live person to an online personality.

Depending on what business you are in, I think it is very important to attend conferences and business meetings. Even online blogging gurus attend conferences for face-to-face contact.

Actually, I think for those of us who work online full time, it is probably more important than ever to get out in public and meet others. Whether the local Chamber of Commerce meeting, a meet and great in your niche, or a major national convention, the importance of shaking hands and talking to others is of utmost importance, IMO.