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Wiki is one of many Web 2.0 buzzwords. What is a Wiki? And what purpose does it serve. Here is the Wiki site's official definition:

This is the simplest online database you could ever use. Wiki is a piece server software that allows users create and modify Web page content from any Web browser. Wiki supports hyperlinks, and provides a simple text syntax to create new pages or crosslink between pages. Wiki is unique among group communication tools in that it allows editing of contributors in addition to the content. Open editing, like many other simple concepts has subtle and profound effects on Wiki usage. It's exciting that everyday users can create and edit any page on a Web site. This encourages democratic usage of the Web and encourages non-technical content creation.

You'll find a little more than 1,000,000 articles on Wikipedia, also known as a Wiki. Wikis can be used to cover many topics, people and events as well as animals.

How can you use Wikis for your business, project, or book promotion? Marketing is one possible approach.

A Wiki could be created on Wikipedia. It would function in the same way as an ABOUT page on a website. Your Wiki could be used to inform your customers or audience about your project, including the background of the people involved and any other relevant information. You can easily update your Wiki page with new developments and articles about Wikis.

Wikipedia's main disadvantage is that anyone can edit it. This is not the best way to create a Wiki page for marketing purposes. You may be wondering what your Wiki-creating options are. These are some of the options:

pbWikipbWiki allows users to create a password-protected, free wiki that gives project members access to the site's content and the ability to update it. It can be used for marketing purposes, but it can also be used to collaborate with Backpack.

These are just a few of the features that pbWiki offers:

* 5000MB (5 gigabytes)

* Ability to create unlimited wiki pages

* You have the option to make it private or public.

* SSL Access Fully Encrypted

* Custom domains

* Gorgeous pre-made designs

* CSS can be customized

* Unlimited comments per page

* Lockable pages

* RSS feeds

* Advanced

* Data backups are done hourly

* Capability to add photos

WikispacesWikispaces is similar to pbWiki but with some exceptions.

Wikispaces has a variety of wiki versions, each with its own pros and cons. The free version lets you create one wiki page and you have up to 2GB free storage. You can also edit your wiki using a WYSIWYG editor. Your wiki page can be password protected and can contain advertising controlled by Wikispaces.

You can sign up for the $5.00 per month Plus plan and get the same options as a free Wiki. The only difference is that you can make your Wiki accessible to members who have access and you cannot place advertisements on it.

JotSpotJotSpot is another wiki option, which is sandwiched between Wikispaces and pbWiki.

JotSpot also offers a free Wiki option that includes some of these features.

Limit of 5MB for attachments

* Maximum storage limit 100 MB

* 5 user limit

* 20 pages free for your Wiki

JotSpot offers a variety of payment plans, ranging in price from $9.95 per month to $199.95 per month. The more you pay, you get more features.

It is worth taking the time to look at these three wiki websites, as well as other sites that offer wiki-creating capabilities, if you are thinking of using a Wiki to promote your business.

pbWiki is the best choice if you want to create a wiki for free with all of its features. It is hard to beat its free wiki hosting service and features that are not available on the other wiki sites mentioned in this article, unless you choose to pay.