Why is Wikipedia Asking for Donations?
On 15 January 2001, Wikipedia was established and developed by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. Sanger invented his name as a portmanteau of "wiki" and "encyclopedia" terms. Initially, a database in the English language, variants of Wikipedia were soon created in other languages.
Fun Fact: Wikipedia includes over 54 million articles that attract 1.5 billion unique visitors per month.
Wikipedia is operated by the non-profit group Wikimedia Foundation, which also supports a variety of other initiatives like:
To all of us, Wikipedia was the one-stop answer for many of our world-wide questions. Over the years, this free-to-use encyclopedia has answered to our queries on a variety of subjects, from complicated mathematical calculations to current updates on Corona virus. Now, Wikipedia needs support from people.
A website creates money for certain businesses typically by advertising. However, no ads are featured on Wikipedia. The cascading effect in share revenue generation. But Shareholders don't even have Wikipedia. The website eventually relies primarily on funders and their grants.
To all of us, Wikipedia was the one-stop answer for many of our world-wide questions. Over the years, this free-to-use encyclopedia has answered to our queries on a variety of subjects, from complicated mathematical calculations to current updates on Corona virus. Now, Wikipedia needs support from people.
IS WIKIPEDIA RUNNING OUT OF FUNDS?
A not-for-profit organization – Wikimedia, manages Wikipedia.A website creates money for certain businesses typically by advertising. However, no ads are featured on Wikipedia. The cascading effect in share revenue generation. But Shareholders don't even have Wikipedia. The website eventually relies primarily on funders and their grants.
HAS WIKIPEDIA ASKED FOR DONATIONS BEFORE?
In 2015, the Wikimedia Foundation had asked its readers for contributions to keep its sister sites accessible and secure. The contributions have helped to pay wages to the company's reporters and other staff.ARE THEY ASKING DONATIONS ONLY FROM INDIA?
India is one of the major markets for Wikipedia. Indians viewed Wikipedia more than 771 million times in November 2019 which is their fifth-highest number of views. Yet Wikipedia isn't just telling Indian people to contribute. They are asking people from all around the world to make donations!
WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF DONATION?
The online website encourages its Indian users to contribute between Rs.150 and Rs. 5,000. Consumers may choose between Rs.150, Rs.300, Rs. 500, Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500, Rs.3,000 and Rs.5,000 as donation amounts that can be paid through their Visa, MasterCard, or RuPay credit or debit cards or through net banking, UPI or Paytm.
In a statement to Indian readers, Wikipedia said, "We depend on donations averaging about ₹1,000, but 98% of our users don’t donate. If you donate just ₹ 150, Wikipedia could keep thriving for years. Most people donate because Wikipedia is useful. If Wikipedia has given you ₹ 150 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, neutral information that their work matters. Thank you.”
Let’s extend a helping hand towards Wikipedia, who helped us throughout our school/college homework!
Let’s extend a helping hand towards Wikipedia, who helped us throughout our school/college homework!
Do let us know your thoughts on this move by Wikipedia in the comments section below!
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