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'''Category:ShoutWiki''' — this [[Special:Categories|category]] contains [[wiki]] sites hosted by '''ShoutWiki Limited''',<ref name=CompaniesHouseOverview>[https://beta.CompaniesHouse.gov.uk/company/09749047 ShoutWiki Limited, Company number 09749047 - overview], ''CompaniesHouse.gov.uk'', Companies House, retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> a {{tag|United Kingdom | '''Category:ShoutWiki''' — this [[Special:Categories|category]] contains [[wiki]] sites hosted by '''ShoutWiki Limited''',<ref name=CompaniesHouseOverview>[https://beta.CompaniesHouse.gov.uk/company/09749047 ShoutWiki Limited, Company number 09749047 - overview], ''CompaniesHouse.gov.uk'', Companies House, retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> a {{tag|wiki company}} from the {{tag|United Kingdom}} which provides a MediaWiki {{tag|WikiFarm|wiki farm}}. | ||
'''ShoutWiki – ''express yourself and be heard!''''' — is a {{tag|Free MediaWiki wiki farms|free}}, ad-supported ({{tag|GoogleAds}}) [[WhatIsWiki|wiki]] hosting service – aka a [[wiki farm]], which uses the {{tag|MediaWiki}} software. ShoutWiki offer three different types of free wiki hosting solutions; of which each one has different features: [[ShoutWiki:Public wiki|public wikis]], [[ShoutWiki:Private wiki|private wikis]], and [[ShoutWiki:School wiki|school/university wikis]].<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Wiki types|Wiki types]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> | '''ShoutWiki – ''express yourself and be heard!''''' — is a {{tag|Free MediaWiki wiki farms|free}}, ad-supported ({{tag|GoogleAds}}) [[WhatIsWiki|wiki]] hosting service – aka a [[wiki farm]], which uses the {{tag|MediaWiki}} software. ShoutWiki offer three different types of free wiki hosting solutions; of which each one has different features: [[ShoutWiki:Public wiki|public wikis]], [[ShoutWiki:Private wiki|private wikis]], and [[ShoutWiki:School wiki|school/university wikis]].<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Wiki types|Wiki types]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> | ||
;Features | ;''Features | ||
Unlike many other wiki farms, ShoutWiki offers [[MediaWiki.org:Category:Extensions by ShoutWiki|additional available functions]] compared to a standard [[MediaWiki.org|MediaWiki]] installation.<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Help:Extensions|Help:Extensions]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> One notable example is [[mw:Social tools|social tools]] - features like [[user]] profiles, boards, friending and foeing, gifts, awards, and so on - which can be used to enhance the wiki experience and make [[edit]]ing more fun and appealing. However, it should also be noted that some standard MediaWiki features are disabled on ShoutWiki.<sup>[which?]</sup>{{clarify}} | Unlike many other wiki farms, ShoutWiki offers [[MediaWiki.org:Category:Extensions by ShoutWiki|additional available functions]] compared to a standard [[MediaWiki.org|MediaWiki]] installation.<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Help:Extensions|Help:Extensions]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> One notable example is [[mw:Social tools|social tools]] - features like [[user]] profiles, boards, friending and foeing, gifts, awards, and so on - which can be used to enhance the wiki experience and make [[edit]]ing more fun and appealing. However, it should also be noted that some standard MediaWiki features are disabled on ShoutWiki.<sup>[which?]</sup>{{clarify}} | ||
;Staff | ;''Staff | ||
[[:Category:ShoutWiki staff|ShoutWiki's staff]] consists of [[:Category:MediaWiki developer|MediaWiki developers]] and | [[:Category:ShoutWiki staff|ShoutWiki's staff]] consists of [[:Category:MediaWiki developer|MediaWiki developers]] and [[editor]]s who have plenty of experience with the software. It is currently headed by [[User:Lcawte|Lewis Cawte]], who [[Owner|owns]] more than 75% of the company, with more than 75% voting rights.<ref name=CompaniesHouseOfficers/> The full list of ShoutWiki staff are as follows:<ref>[[ShoutWiki:ShoutWiki Staff|ShoutWiki staff]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> | ||
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*[[User:Lcawte|Lewis Cawte]] — director, Chief Technical Officer<ref name=CompaniesHouseOfficers/> | *[[User:Lcawte|Lewis Cawte]] — director, Chief Technical Officer<ref name=CompaniesHouseOfficers/> | ||
*{{U|Jack Phoenix}} — customer support lead | *{{U|Jack Phoenix}} — customer support lead | ||
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*[[DeviantSalens]] | *[[DeviantSalens]] | ||
*{{U|SamanthaNguyen}} — customer support | *{{U|SamanthaNguyen}} — customer support | ||
*[[Isarra Yos | *[[Isarra Yos]] — user experience designer</div> | ||
;Former staff | ;''Former staff | ||
The following are former ShoutWiki staff members:<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Category:Former ShoutWiki staff|Former ShoutWiki staff]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> | The following are former ShoutWiki staff members:<ref>[[ShoutWiki:Category:Former ShoutWiki staff|Former ShoutWiki staff]], ''ShoutWiki.com/wiki'', [[ShoutWiki Hub]], retrieved 16 February 2018.</ref> | ||
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*[[Cook879|Richard Cook]] — former director, resigned 31 May 2017<ref name=CompaniesHouseOfficers/> | *[[Cook879|Richard Cook]] — former director, resigned 31 May 2017<ref name=CompaniesHouseOfficers/> | ||
*[[Jedimca0]] | *[[Jedimca0]] | ||
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*[[Pinky]]</div> | *[[Pinky]]</div> | ||
;Major outages | ;''Major outages | ||
ShoutWiki had a major [[:Category:Cannot connect|outage]] on 17 June 2011, that lasted until around 10 January 2012. Since it took this long time to set up a new server, and probably many wikis would have been moved to another host, staff decided that they'll recover existing wikis on demand. | ShoutWiki had a major [[:Category:Cannot connect|outage]] on 17 June 2011, that lasted until around 10 January 2012. Since it took this long time to set up a new server, and probably many wikis would have been moved to another host, [[staff]] decided that they'll recover existing wikis on demand. | ||
On 3 March 2012, there was another major [[:Category:Possibly discontinued wikis|outage]]. This time, however, there was a problem with the [[:Category:Wiki Backups|backup]] system; and all edits made since the last recover were lost, so nothing had been recovered since 17 June 2011. | On 3 March 2012, there was another major [[:Category:Possibly discontinued wikis|outage]]. This time, however, there was a problem with the [[:Category:Wiki Backups|backup]] system; and all edits made since the last recover were lost, so nothing had been recovered since 17 June 2011. | ||
;Backups | ;''Backups | ||
There are [https://Archive.org/details/shoutwiki.com backups for some of the ShoutWiki wikis] at the Internet Archive WaybackMachine located at [[Archive.org]]. As of 6 June 2012, there are instant database dumps available for individual wikis. See [http://blog.ShoutWiki.com/2012/06/new-feature-instant-database-dumps/ here]. | There are [https://Archive.org/details/shoutwiki.com backups for some of the ShoutWiki wikis] at the Internet Archive WaybackMachine located at [[Archive.org]]. As of 6 June 2012, there are instant database dumps available for individual wikis. See [http://blog.ShoutWiki.com/2012/06/new-feature-instant-database-dumps/ here]. | ||
;References | ;''References | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
;External links | ;''External links | ||
*[[ShoutWiki Hub]] — the help and support '[[:Category:Meta|meta]]' wiki | *[[ShoutWiki Hub]] — the help and support '[[:Category:Meta|meta]]' wiki | ||
*[https://YouTube.com/watch?v=t3voqZQXEgE ShoutWiki promotional video] — YouTube | *[https://YouTube.com/watch?v=t3voqZQXEgE ShoutWiki promotional video] — YouTube | ||
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*[https://S23.org/wikistats/shoutwiki_html.php List of ShoutWiki.com wikis] — from WikiStats by [[S23-Wiki|S23.org]] (outdated, but still very useful info) | *[https://S23.org/wikistats/shoutwiki_html.php List of ShoutWiki.com wikis] — from WikiStats by [[S23-Wiki|S23.org]] (outdated, but still very useful info) | ||
[[Category:Aurora]] | [[Category:Aurora]] | ||
[[Category:Cologne Blue]] | [[Category:Cologne Blue]] | ||
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[[Category:Vector]] | [[Category:Vector]] | ||
[[Category:Custom skin]] | [[Category:Custom skin]] | ||
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Category:ShoutWiki — this category contains wiki sites hosted by ShoutWiki Limited,[1] a wiki company from the United Kingdom which provides a MediaWiki wiki farm.
ShoutWiki – express yourself and be heard! — is a free, ad-supported (GoogleAds) wiki hosting service – aka a wiki farm, which uses the MediaWiki software. ShoutWiki offer three different types of free wiki hosting solutions; of which each one has different features: public wikis, private wikis, and school/university wikis.[2]
- Features
Unlike many other wiki farms, ShoutWiki offers additional available functions compared to a standard MediaWiki installation.[3] One notable example is social tools - features like user profiles, boards, friending and foeing, gifts, awards, and so on - which can be used to enhance the wiki experience and make editing more fun and appealing. However, it should also be noted that some standard MediaWiki features are disabled on ShoutWiki.[which?][clarify please]
- Staff
ShoutWiki's staff consists of MediaWiki developers and editors who have plenty of experience with the software. It is currently headed by Lewis Cawte, who owns more than 75% of the company, with more than 75% voting rights.[4] The full list of ShoutWiki staff are as follows:[5]
- Lewis Cawte — director, Chief Technical Officer[4]
- Jack Phoenix — customer support lead
- Nicmavr — customer support
- DeviantSalens
- SamanthaNguyen — customer support
- Isarra Yos — user experience designer
- Former staff
The following are former ShoutWiki staff members:[6]
- Richard Cook — former director, resigned 31 May 2017[4]
- Jedimca0
- Solar Dragon
- Lynton
- Pinky
- Major outages
ShoutWiki had a major outage on 17 June 2011, that lasted until around 10 January 2012. Since it took this long time to set up a new server, and probably many wikis would have been moved to another host, staff decided that they'll recover existing wikis on demand.
On 3 March 2012, there was another major outage. This time, however, there was a problem with the backup system; and all edits made since the last recover were lost, so nothing had been recovered since 17 June 2011.
- Backups
There are backups for some of the ShoutWiki wikis at the Internet Archive WaybackMachine located at Archive.org. As of 6 June 2012, there are instant database dumps available for individual wikis. See here.
- References
- ↑ ShoutWiki Limited, Company number 09749047 - overview, CompaniesHouse.gov.uk, Companies House, retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ↑ Wiki types, ShoutWiki.com/wiki, ShoutWiki Hub, retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ↑ Help:Extensions, ShoutWiki.com/wiki, ShoutWiki Hub, retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedCompaniesHouseOfficers - ↑ ShoutWiki staff, ShoutWiki.com/wiki, ShoutWiki Hub, retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ↑ Former ShoutWiki staff, ShoutWiki.com/wiki, ShoutWiki Hub, retrieved 16 February 2018.
- External links
- ShoutWiki Hub — the help and support 'meta' wiki
- ShoutWiki promotional video — YouTube
- ShoutWiki blog
- ShoutWiki Twitter feed
- ShoutWiki Facebook page
- List of ShoutWiki wikis
- MediaWiki API HTML list of ShoutWiki wikis
- List of ShoutWiki.com wikis — from WikiStats by S23.org (outdated, but still very useful info)
Subcategories
This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
- Ex-ShoutWiki (1 P)
- ShoutWiki staff (7 P, 2 F)
- ShoutWiki stubs (8 P)
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- FANONmedia Foundation (3 P)
Pages in category “ShoutWiki”
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Media in category "ShoutWiki"
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