Wikis

Description

A website where users can easily and quickly add, modify and delete content on the page. Popular wikis include: PBWiki, JotSpot and SocialText. 

Uses and Potential Benefits

A wiki can make an excellent tool for cataloging information, fostering collaboration on a project, and collecting thoughts from constituents or supporters. Example: a team might use a wiki to organize and catalog data for a research project.

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.wetpaint.com

www.wikispaces.com

www.pbwiki.com

www.wikipedia.com

www.wikia.com

www.socialtext.com

www.editme.com

www.backpackit.com

www.seedwiki.com 

www.libsuccess.org

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

Exploring the World of Wikis

Building Your Free Nonprofit Site with Wetpaint

WikiMatrix - Compare Wikis

Wiki as a management tool 

Using Art, Media & Techology to Promote International Development

Nonprofits Share Their Wiki Success Stories

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

Time/Cost to Implement?

Medium

Time/Cost to Maintain

High

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