LinkedIn 's stock market debut is the biggest Internet launch since Google . Aside from the almost inevitable historical significance , however , is the new dynamic that will be created for social media companies that IPO . It may inspire little - known companies to become publicly traded companies . LinkedIn 's success may create a new dynamic for social media companies that IPO .
LinkedIn 's stock market debut is the biggest Internet launch since Google . It may inspire little - known companies to become publicly traded companies . LinkedIn 's success may create a new dynamic for social media companies that IPO .