LinkedIn sales top analysts' estimates LinkedIn reported third-quarter sales that exceeded analysts' estimates Thursday, as the professional-networking company sold more subscriptions to its expanding customer base. "LinkedIn has introduced a number of new site enhancements and product features that are significantly increasing member engagement and improving recruiter effectiveness," Bill Sutherland, an analyst at Northland Securities Inc., said earlier this month. The company added more features last month, such as the ability to change information directly on a profile page, enhanced visual tools to discover what others are sharing and communication within a professional network.