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A wiki is a (generally) free site that anyone can edit. It's used by a lot of people collaborating and working towards a goal of the wiki. Most wikis you can edit anonymously, however, some you have to make an account to edit. Any information that's constructive is a good edit, and helps the goal of the website.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoWikis are used for group collaboration & group publishing. More and more online communities are powered by wikis as they have some advantages over message boards. Common uses of wikis: * disaster reponse/organization * gaming communities * television show communities * company intranets * celebrity fan sites * family events
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThe "wiki" concept has many uses. The biggest is probably that since anyone can contribute, it makes the site grow fast. If you notice a typo, many people would notice it. But what if the first person who notices it, fixes it right away? Then it prevents other people from seeing it. This concept has made wikis extremely successful.
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∙ 14y agoWikis are useful when everyone is needed for a collaboration effort on a specific thing. This way, anyone can edit anything to make it the best thing possible or to get everyone's opinions instead of having a single answer by a single person's point of view.
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∙ 15y agoThe main use of "Wiki" websites is that anyone, anywhere can contribute to them. Wikipedia, WikiAnswers and WikiHow amongst others) would not be able to offer such a level of knowledge if they were not based on the Wiki Concept.
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∙ 15y agoThe uses of a Wiki website is so you can get the answers you need by smart people.
Shelly Leone Zerangu...
WIKIPEDIA IS BY THE ELITE WHO THINK THEY SMART IT IS MISLEADING
Shelly Leone Zerangu...
WRONG
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How are wiki's used?
According to Wikipedia, which is ironically a type of wiki, wikis are have many uses. Some of the basic uses of a wiki are reference, manage projects and FAQs. Examples of wikis are Wikipedia, Uncyclopedia and Liquipedia.
Where is the wikis?
in the basement of beyoncehouse she keeps them in there to make her food she dont call them wikis she calls them slaves in the basement of beyoncehouse she keeps them in there to make her food she dont call them wikis she calls them slaves
ICT TOOLS AND THEIR USES?
Drawing and graphics programs. Web creation and design. Digital video. Emails. Web searching. Wikis. Word processing. Blogs.
How many wikis are there?
Many...
Where are wikis found and who hosts a wiki?
wikis are found in a web hyper link who hosts it is whoever starts the wiki.
What is wikia?
wikia is a website which allows you to make wikis for free, contribute to wikis, read wiki pages and more
Are wikis in chronological order?
No, that would be a blog. Blogs are arranged in chronological order. Wikis are usually arranged by topic, often alphabetically.
What are some characteristics of wikis?
Wikis are collaborative websites that allow users to edit and contribute content. They often have a simple interface and use hyperlinks to connect related pages. Wikis typically have version history to track changes and allow for easy navigation through a table of contents or search function.
What kind of information can be shared by wikis?
any
Do wikis have to published on the web?
No, you can host and run a wiki anywhere.Example uses include a wiki for internal information on a company intranet, or as a personal sketchbook/diary/shopping list wiki on a home network.
What wikis are there besides WikiAnswers?
There are countless wikis on the web but some of the most popular ones are: WikiHow Wikipedia Wikia Wetpaint Wikispaces WikiHow PBwiki CollegeWikis
What are the most popular wikis?
* Wikipedia * WikiHow * WikiAnswers
