Why do you use Wikidot?
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leiger leiger 29 Aug 2019 02:09

Hello, fellow Wikidotter!

Since you're here, I thought I'd ask a question: Why do you use Wikidot?

To be specific: What features does Wikidot have, that make you use it over [competitor]?

Let's discuss what makes Wikidot unique!

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leiger leiger 29 Aug 2019 11:48

From my personal point of view, what I like about Wikidot:

  • Extremely flexible modules, like ListPages, make it more of an application building framework than just a simple wiki farm / site builder.
  • The community is (or, was) very welcoming and willing to work together to build useful things that push the platform further.
  • Good starting point for people that don't know coding/development, but want the power to create something really powerful.

~ Leiger - Wikidot Community Admin - Volunteer
Wikidot: Official Documentation | Wikidot Discord server

by leiger leiger , 29 Aug 2019 11:48
kawina kawina 30 Aug 2019 15:00

I use Wikidot for all the reasons you mention. I run a digital library and information hub, and Wikidot turned out to be just perfect for that.



Eduardo R. Ribeiro
http://www.etnolinguistica.org

by kawina kawina , 30 Aug 2019 15:00
ME TOO!
Doktor-Fiolecik Doktor-Fiolecik 25 Jun 2020 10:36

ME TOO!!!

by Doktor-Fiolecik Doktor-Fiolecik , 25 Jun 2020 10:36
Re: ME TOO!
Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf 25 Jun 2020 12:26

? ? ?

I do not understand your comment.


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by Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf , 25 Jun 2020 12:26
syma syma 31 May 2020 06:45

I use it for teaching and training. easy to create.


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by syma syma , 31 May 2020 06:45
Chen XX Chen XX 30 Aug 2019 06:17

Just convenient, and make me feel the happiness of achievement.

by Chen XX Chen XX , 30 Aug 2019 06:17
leiger leiger 30 Aug 2019 07:04

Yes! Something is far more enjoyable to use if you have a sense of achievement, especially in the first few minutes of using it. I recall building some of my first websites here, and it was exciting to see it gradually get better and better.


~ Leiger - Wikidot Community Admin - Volunteer
Wikidot: Official Documentation | Wikidot Discord server

by leiger leiger , 30 Aug 2019 07:04
cold_blood3d cold_blood3d 03 Sep 2019 00:51

Wikidot is a very special, one-of-a-kind platform. I'm continually grateful for finding it. A couple of key strengths that I really appreciate:

  • Owners/developers: Created an awesome service and made it very powerful. For well over a decade, the core product hasn't really been tampered with in any negative ways. Not greedy or evil. This is a big deal and very rare in the world of web services. I haven't had to worry about them doing something stupid that would break everything I've put so much time into.
    • NOTE/update: In recent years, sadly, customer support from the Wikidot team has been severely lacking. This is a cause for concern and possibly a reason why not to use Wikidot. It would make a big difference if the developers demonstrated their commitment via improved responsiveness and being more visible.
  • Community: Always been a great resource, especially for beginners. Dedicated volunteers.
  • Capabilities: Extremely flexible system. Let's the creator decide how to build what they want without too much of a rigid framework or limitations.
Last edited on 15 Sep 2019 07:47 by cold_blood3d
by cold_blood3d cold_blood3d , 03 Sep 2019 00:51
(account deleted) 03 Sep 2019 13:59

While most of this is true, I don't think the customer or user experience has had any priority for a few years. I have a hard time trusting there will be a future given the owner(s)/developer(s) have been virtually ignoring us (as you confirmed in a recent post):

Wikidot search has been broken for some months now. I have sent an email to the Priority Support address included in my Pro+ plan, but not received a response. http://community.wikidot.com/forum/t-9335584/operation-timed-out-on-search

Please fix this. It is causing a lot of unhappy people on my wiki.

I agree Wikidot is a good platform but it really needs a recommitment from the top.

Last edited on 04 Sep 2019 13:19 by (account deleted)
by (account deleted), 03 Sep 2019 13:59
cold_blood3d cold_blood3d 15 Sep 2019 07:57

Agreed. I revised my post since it was painting a one-sided view and a bit misleading.

by cold_blood3d cold_blood3d , 15 Sep 2019 07:57
(account deleted) 05 Sep 2019 18:37

Why we using Wikidot?

  • You can create wikis for free.
  • You can communicate with people
  • You can easily edit the Wiki.
  • And more…

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by (account deleted), 05 Sep 2019 18:37
Just cause
mal over 1 0 0 mal over 1 0 0 21 Nov 2019 13:22

I just use it to write really, in a free and supportive community

by mal over 1 0 0 mal over 1 0 0 , 21 Nov 2019 13:22
It just convenient
Oleg Oleg Oleg Oleg 11 Dec 2019 13:16

It just convenient
I can create wikis for free, communicate with people, easily edit the Wiki.

by Oleg Oleg Oleg Oleg , 11 Dec 2019 13:16
It is the website for me.
Agt Fedrik Agt Fedrik 15 Jan 2020 08:39

The fact that wikidot has a syntax easy to remember for many things really help me a lot as it allows me to avoid boring steps while I'm writing. In fact, if it existed a writing software with the wikidot syntax I would download it.

by Agt Fedrik Agt Fedrik , 15 Jan 2020 08:39
Re: It is the website for me.
Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf 15 Jan 2020 09:51

See http://community.wikidot.com/app:wdeditor


Service is my success. My webtips:www.blender.org (Open source), Wikidot-Handbook.

Sie können fragen und mitwirken in der deutschsprachigen » User-Gemeinschaft für WikidotNutzer oder
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by Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf , 15 Jan 2020 09:51
Literaller Literaller 22 Feb 2020 08:27

I think, wikidot is ultimate.


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by Literaller Literaller , 22 Feb 2020 08:27
What
Dr Sharpless Dr Sharpless 31 Mar 2020 20:26

I Use Wikidot because to make wiki sites And to join some communitys

by Dr Sharpless Dr Sharpless , 31 Mar 2020 20:26
It Came before Miraheze response
martoglioenrico martoglioenrico 20 Apr 2020 11:45

Sad but true..
I was looking for a free Wiki service, then I checked around several alternatives and wikidot was the fastest one to put up from the scratch.

But I sent a request to the Miraheze team too, and they allowed me to create a real-Wikimedia wiki with them too late.

I'm satisfied now, but I know we're using something that has become old nowadays
'you agree?


Prof. E. Martoglio

by martoglioenrico martoglioenrico , 20 Apr 2020 11:45
Re: It Came before Miraheze response
Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf 31 May 2020 08:00

Sorry for the simple answer, it is not really simple…
look at the new http://community.wikidot.com/forum/t-13369301/news-from-michal-frackowiak

I think, it could have a future also..


Service is my success. My webtips:www.blender.org (Open source), Wikidot-Handbook.

Sie können fragen und mitwirken in der deutschsprachigen » User-Gemeinschaft für WikidotNutzer oder
im deutschen » Wikidot Handbuch ?

by Helmut_pdorf Helmut_pdorf , 31 May 2020 08:00
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