How do I make a website like Wikipedia?

Question

I need to be able to create hundreds, if not thousands, of web pages, and link them to other web pages in the site like Wikipedia does. What website can I use to do this?? Preferably one I don't have to pay for?

Answer 1

In order to build a website like Wikipedia you need:



1. A domain name (like something.com)

2. Web Hosting (the place where your actual website files are hosted)

3. A way to build your website (Wikipedia is built using MediaWiki wiki software, so you just need to get web hosting which offers one click install of MediaWiki from their control panel)



Most modern web hosts include all three, like all of these: http://www.webhostinglist.org



iPage is currently on 63% sale for just $2.95/month!

The full price for one year of hosting is $35.40/year. (just uncheck any additional options)

(you can choose 12, 24, or 36 month plan)



Their hosting plan includes:

- Free domain name (.com, .net, .org)

- Unlimited storage and bandwidth

- Unlimited email addresses per domain name



They include one click install of MediaWiki.



To install MediaWiki:



1. From your hosting control panel, go to Website > Simple Scripts

2. Scroll down to display Wiki in the Script List

3. Click the MediaWiki name link

4. Click Install



That's it. You can choose a theme that you like and start adding content.



Hope this helps!

Answer 2

No web host is going to give you "thousands" of pages for free.

But, the tools can be free or cheap depending on your programming abilities. Search for "Wiki Software" at Wikipedia. Many items to check out, including MediaWiki, the engine behind ... Wikipedia.

Answer 3

There's a thing just like Wikipedia. http://www.wikia.com/Special:CreateNewWiki?uselang=en There's one on almost every subject!

Answer 4

With Money, talent, and Intellect