I think we want to avoid making this a one way street; Online = bad and door to door = good.
Don't get me wrong I am a big advocate of networking, after all, that is how I got most of my jobs after school and a few ones while in school.
Leave your options open. Try both online and networking (door to door). If anyone works for you, then you take it. Keep in mind that what works for others may not necessarily work for you.
By the way, if you show up to in some places with a resume in hand you could be referred to submit online.
Great conversation guys, really enjoying it.