http://blogs.msdn.com/b/heatherleigh/archive/2004/12/16/323199.aspxAsk Christopher Hawkins...his was a consulting gig . Event though it's not a full time role, it illustrates the impact of blogs on professional networking. I'm just saying.en-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/heatherleigh/archive/2004/12/16/323199.aspx#323274Fri, 17 Dec 2004 09:12:00 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:323274Christopher HawkinsYep...this is the first time my blog has helped me close a deal. All my other clients have been acquired by good old fashioned face-to-face relationship building (which is a lot more labor intensive!) and community involvement. <br> <br>It's nice.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=323274" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/heatherleigh/archive/2004/12/16/323199.aspx#323212Fri, 17 Dec 2004 05:28:00 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:323212Dave BettinMy blog played an enormous role in my relocation to the northwest and and a kick ass position to work on a very innovative product. <br> <br><a target="_new" href="http://davebettin.com/me/archive/2004/09/29/372.aspx">http://davebettin.com/me/archive/2004/09/29/372.aspx</a> <br> <br>Exposure... it can be terribly scary, but at the same time, it can be extremely rewarding. <br> <br>--Dave<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=323212" width="1" height="1">