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B2B Networking is Broken. Alignable 360 is Fixing It.

7.20.2025

Networking is Broken. Here’s How Alignable is Fixing It.

Let’s be honest—traditional social media has ruined business networking.
Platforms like LinkedIn have turned what should be authentic relationship-building into a high-volume game of vanity metrics. It’s about connection counts, likes, and endless cold pitches that feel more like spam than real opportunities.

The truth? Networking isn’t about algorithms. It’s about people.
It’s about like, know, and trust. That’s what drives referrals, partnerships, and real growth. And that’s exactly what Alignable is bringing back to the forefront.

What Makes Alignable Different?

While LinkedIn chases engagement and content clicks, Alignable is laser-focused on relationship-driven growth for small business owners and B2B professionals.

Here’s what sets it apart:

  • Alignable 360: See beyond your direct connections. You’ll discover who your network knows—your second-degree relationships—and instantly identify the warmest paths to new customers and partners.
  • Hidden Network Value: You’re already connected to opportunity; you just can’t see it. Alignable helps you unlock that value.
  • Curated Matches, Not Spam: No more guessing who might help. Get smart, personalized referral matches that actually make sense for your business.

Why This Matters for B2B

If you sell to businesses, you know trust is the ultimate currency. Cold outreach burns time and credibility. Warm introductions, on the other hand, convert. Alignable is designed to help you build trusted circles that scale your influence without sacrificing authenticity.

How to Start Networking Smarter

  1. Activate Alignable 360 to map out your second-degree network and see who you should be meeting.
  2. Search with Intent: Use the search bar as a goldmine. Find decision-makers, industry peers, or local leaders who can open doors.
  3. Ask for Introductions: Stop fearing the ask. If you share a connection, you’ve already got common ground.
  4. Give Before You Get: Offer a referral or insight. Trust is built on generosity, and it comes back tenfold on Alignable.

The Bottom Line

Social media made networking noisy. Alignable is making it meaningful again. If you’re ready to grow your B2B business through trusted relationships—not cold DMs—this is where you start.

👉 Sign in. Connect with me. Activate Alignable 360. See what your network has been hiding from you.

Disclosure: Outside of the PR Bunker consultancy, I’m also the VP of Integrated Marketing & Communications at Alignable, and I believe in what we’re building because I’ve seen the power of trusted relationships firsthand.

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