Wikis

Have you heard of Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that allows people all around the world to contribute information to the enclyclopedia? Well, Wikiepedia is a wiki, in fact it is the most famous wiki. So, what is a wiki?

Wikis are pieces of server software that allow users to create and edit webpages. Wikis are unique because they allow a group of people to enter and communally create and edit a webpage. Each participant is able to add to and edit the page when it is convenient for that individual. The participants do not have to be online at the same time. Participants can keep track of what changes have been made, who made the changes, and the date and time of the change. Therefore, if a participant does not like a change made, they can edit it.

Wikis are growing in their popularity due to the fact that they are so easy to create. Wikis do not require the participant to know html codes. Wikis give the user many options when creating their webpage. Users can personalize their page by choosing themes, colors, and adding logos. Additionally, wikis can have more than one page, meaning the user can upload pictures and files.

Public wikis are free. However, private or add-free wikis can cost monthly fees.

Another free wiki site is PBWiki.

To create your free wiki, visit wikispaces. If you still aren’t sure about wikis and want more information, check out this introduction video!