eHow.com is an extensive online collection of how-to articles and videos about a wide variety of topics. The website claims to help visitors learn "How to do just about everything!" The content included on the site is provided by both expert and amateur members.
History
eHow was founded in March 1999. In the beginning, the site hired over 200 professional writers to create how-to articles. This model proved to be popular with users, but it was unprofitable. eHow was forced to declare bankruptcy in 2001, when its funding was depleted. The site was acquired by Demand Media in 2006. http://siliconvalley.internet.com/news/article.php/583951
Community and Culture
The eHow community collaborates on How-to articles and shares content via images and videos. Users can create personal profiles, comment on articles, and participate in the site's forum. Users can earn a portion of the advertising profit generated from their articles.
Competitors
[Life Hacker]]
References
Fast Facts
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Launched
March 1999
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Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
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Funding
$30 million from various venture capitalists
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Users
37 million per month
