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'''Wikia''' is a wiki host, providing free online spaces to collaborate with people who share your interests. Using the same free and open source [[MediaWiki]] software that also runs [[Wikipedia]], Wikia was launched in 2004 by [[Wikipedia:Jimmy Wales|Jimmy Wales]] (founder of Wikipedia) and [[WikiAngela.com|Angela Beesley]]. | '''Wikia''' is a wiki host, providing free online spaces to collaborate with people who share your interests. Using the same free and open source [[MediaWiki]] software that also runs [[Wikipedia]], Wikia was launched in 2004 by [[Wikipedia:Jimmy Wales|Jimmy Wales]] (founder of Wikipedia) and [[WikiAngela.com|Angela Beesley]]. | ||
| − | Whereas Wikipedia is a free general encyclopedia for factual content with a neutral point of view, Wikia exists to "fill out the rest of library." | + | Whereas Wikipedia is a free general encyclopedia for factual content with a neutral point of view, Wikia exists to "fill out the rest of library." Formerly called Wikicities, they changed to Wikia in 2006. Today, they've supported the creation of thousands of vibrant wiki communities covering everything from sports to gaming to toys. |
All Wikia sites are freely licensed, and to avoid overlap and other problems, you need to request a Wikia wiki before it can be created. | All Wikia sites are freely licensed, and to avoid overlap and other problems, you need to request a Wikia wiki before it can be created. | ||
Revision as of 07:28, 16 December 2008
Wikia
Wikia is a wiki host, providing free online spaces to collaborate with people who share your interests. Using the same free and open source MediaWiki software that also runs Wikipedia, Wikia was launched in 2004 by Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia) and Angela Beesley.
Whereas Wikipedia is a free general encyclopedia for factual content with a neutral point of view, Wikia exists to "fill out the rest of library." Formerly called Wikicities, they changed to Wikia in 2006. Today, they've supported the creation of thousands of vibrant wiki communities covering everything from sports to gaming to toys.
All Wikia sites are freely licensed, and to avoid overlap and other problems, you need to request a Wikia wiki before it can be created.
Read more or explore Wikia's hub pages
Languages
More than 70 languages, including Klingon!
Contact
- See Wikia's contact page for details
- Wikia Inc.
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- +1 727 388 6691
Additional Information
- My notes from the Wikimania 2007 Conference in Taipei from the session with Jimmy Wales and Gil Penchina on Wikia and SearchWikia - Ray | talk
Related Domains
External Links
- Alexa: Wikia.com
