Fandom
Fandom, founded in 2004 by Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley Starling, is a platform hosting over 250,000 wikis on entertainment and gaming topics.
Founders
Fandom was founded in 2004 by Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley Starling. The company initially started as Wikicities, eventually rebranding to Wikia, and is now known as Fandom. Jimmy Wales is widely recognized as one of the co-founders of Wikipedia, contributing to the platform's ethos of collaborative content creation. Angela Beesley Starling has been instrumental in guiding the community and content strategies that underpin Fandom's extensive network.
Services
Fandom offers a variety of services tailored to fan communities, including GameSpot, TV Guide, ScreenJunkies, Metacritic, Bingebot, and Fanatical. These services provide users with in-depth reviews, news, and recommendations in their respective domains of gaming, television, films, and more. By integrating these services, Fandom enhances its offering to cater to the diverse needs of entertainment enthusiasts.
History
Founded in 2004 by Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley Starling, Fandom originally operated under the name Wikicities. It was rebranded to Wikia before finally becoming known as Fandom. Over the years, Fandom has grown significantly and now hosts over 250,000 wikis covering a wide range of topics in entertainment and gaming. The platform has evolved to support over 40 million content pages in more than 80 languages, making it a leading hub for fan-generated content.
Products
Fandom's product lineup includes GameSpot, TV Guide, ScreenJunkies, Metacritic, Bingebot, and Fanatical. These products offer specialized content and services. GameSpot provides gaming news and reviews, TV Guide offers television programming information, ScreenJunkies delivers entertainment commentary, Metacritic aggregates reviews for different media, Bingebot recommends binge-worthy content, and Fanatical sells digital games. These products collectively enhance the user experience for fans across various entertainment sectors.
Platform and Community
Fandom operates on a model that allows fans to create, discuss, and share content about their favorite topics. The platform boasts over 250,000 wikis and more than 40 million content pages in over 80 languages. This extensive and diverse range of content is driven by fan communities who contribute their knowledge and passion. Fandom's leadership team is dedicated to enhancing these fan experiences across various entertainment and gaming properties, supporting an engaged and active user base.