Abstract: A system and method for providing a networked address book may comprise, for a plurality of users, associating each user's identification with a respective list of contact identifications. A processor may receive a search query from a first user regarding a business. The processor may, based on the search query, retrieve at least one business contact, wherein the retrieved business contact is relevant to the search query and is in a list of contact identifications associated with a second user. The second user may be in the first user's network, wherein the first user's network comprises user identifications in a list of contact identifications associated with the first user. The retrieved business contacts may further be based on community recommendations or ratings and associated with other users that are outside of the first user's network.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for exchanging information. Information may be received relating to a business card such as a hybrid business card. The business card may have printed thereon information providing a link to a virtual profile for a first user. Identity information for a second user may be received. The identity information may be associated with the information related to the hybrid business card. In response to receiving the information relating to the business card, the second user may be provided with access to the virtual profile including information relating to the first user or to an organization associated with the first user. Interactions may be recorded of the second user related to the first user. The recorded interactions of the second user may be monitored and reported to the first user.