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-This shouldn't surprise you, but we're a company that's in the midst of writing, rewriting, and editing our future. For now, though, here's the quick rundown on what we're all about.
+'''Wetpaint''' is a company offering free hosted [[wiki]] websites to anyone who wants to create one.  The company's product offers easy visual ("WYSIWYG") editing compared to other wikis, and threaded comments.  It is financially supported by contextual advertising. Sites utilizing Wetpaint technology include [http://www.wikiCancer.org wikiCancer], [http://www.wikifido.com wikiFido], [http://bobdylanwiki.com BobDylanwiki], [http://wikiGOP.com wikiGOP], [http://www.IFDb.wetpaint.com Independent Film Wiki] and a public testing site entitled [http://www.wikisandbox.com wikiSandbox].
-First, you might be wondering about our name. It comes from that irresistible urge all of us have to touch a surface any time we see a "Wet Paint" sign. It's a name, then, that speaks to curiosity, getting involved, and messing around (even if just a little bit) with convention and order.
+The company is located in Seattle, Washington and received its initial venture capital funding from [http://www.trinityventures.com Trinity Ventures] and [http://www.fraziertechnology.com Frazier Technology Ventures].
-Now, for some facts about our company: Wetpaint powers website that maximize the power of collective thinking. The heart of the Wetpaint advantage is its ability to allow people - especially those without technical skill to create, contribute, and connect with websites written for and by those who share a passion or interest. Wetpaint was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. The company is backed by Trinity Ventures and Frazier Technology Ventures.
+Wetpaint launched its private beta program in March 2006 and became publicly accessible in June 2006. Wetpaint was named Best Wiki (Hosted) by the SEOmoz [http://web2.0awards.org Web 2.0 Awards].
-[http://www.wetpaint.com/ Wetpaint]
+==External links==
+*[http://www.wetpaint.com Wetpaint (main website)]
+*[http://www.webpronews.com/blogtalk/blogtalk/wpn-58-20060306CouldCommunityWikisbetheTippingPoint.html Could Community Wikis Be The Tipping Point] – webpronews.com, March 6, 2006
+*[http://www.demo.com/demoletter/011372.html#more Social software: Control the community or just let go?] – DEMOletter, March 6, 2006
+*[http://www.IFDb.wetpaint.com IFDB.com - the wiki for all independent information, using Wetpaint tecnology.]
 [[Category:Wiki Engine]]
 [[Category:WikiFarm]]