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How long has Yahoo Answers been around?
Yahoo! Answers
| Type of site | Collaboration |
|---|---|
| URL | answers.yahoo.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | December 8, 2005 |
| Current status | Offline |
What are the nine types of wiki sites?
10 Popular Wiki Sites and Wiki Examples Worth Checking Out
- Wikitravel.
- WikiHow.
- WikiBooks.
- Wiktionary.
- Fandom.
- Wikispecies.
- Gamepedia.
- Wikimedia Commons.
When did Answers.com change to Answers Corporation?
On October 17, 2005, GuruNet changed its corporate name to Answers Corporation, unifying the company’s name and its website, Answers.com.
When did Answers.com get its domain name?
The product was launched as a free product in 1999. Beginning in 2003 it was sold to users on a perpetual license base and later as an annual subscription. During October 2004, GuruNet had an IPO on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) under the symbol “GRU” and also acquired the Answers.com domain name early the same year for $80,000.
Who is the parent company of Answers.com?
In August 2014, Apax Partners acquired Answers Corp. for $900 million. The terms of the deal were that Apax would own 91% of the company while Answers’ founders and management team will own the remaining 9% stake. In March 2017, Answers.com parent company, Answers Corp, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Who are the owners of Answers.com?
Answers.com is an Internet-based knowledge exchange. The Answers.com domain name was purchased by entrepreneurs Bill Gross and Henrik Jones at idealab in 1996. The domain name was acquired by NetShepard and subsequently sold to GuruNet and then AFCV Holdings. The website is now the primary product of the Answers Corporation.