Once considered an exotic collaboration tool, wikis are now part of everyday life. A surprising number of people don’t understand Wikis. Wikis are a collaboration tool where anyone can edit and write new entries. Wiki technology allows Web users to add their input and edit what is on the page.

Wikipedia is the largest reference website on the Internet and according to Alexa, it is the eighth most popular website in the world. Anyone can write or change information on Wikipedia. The content of Wikipedia is written collaboratively by people from all around the world.

We’re not just talking about Wikipedia, there are wikis being used in just about every conceivable area. Wikis are powerful in developing complex systems that requires input from many people. They are part of many online communities.

Top 10 most popular Wikis

1. Wikipedia: Started in 2001 and is now the most popular online encyclopedia
2. WikiHow: The world’s largest how-to manual.
3. Wiktionary: Word definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, sample quotations, synonyms, antonyms and translations
4. WikiMapia: Online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki system
5. WikiBooks: Huge collection of user-edited, open-content textbooks and guides.
6. WikiTravel: Up-to-date and reliable world-wide travel guide.
7. Uncyclopedia: Entertaining parody of the popular Wikipedia. Filled with funny and not-necessarily correct articles.
8. LyricWiki: Claims to host lyrics for any song from any artist.
9. ProductWiki: Product reviews and consumer Reports.
10. Wikicars: Collaborative guide about cars and all things automotive

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