Google Knol, is a user-generated encyclopedia, collaborative reference site. It’s similar in concept to Wikipedia, except that Knol allows its authors to earn a profit from their articles with ads.
“Our goal is to encourage people who know a particular subject to write an authoritative article about it,” according to Google.
Knol makes it easy for you to write and share your knowledge with the world.
Knol offers:
- Ease of use
All you need is an account, a name and a desire to write and we’ll take care of the rest. - Control
You specify the level of collaboration you want with the community. Your knol, your voice. - Community
You can connect with other experts in your area of interest to share and grow knowledge. - Visibility
We value and promote authorship. Great content will be visible on any search engine. - Growth
Sharing your knowledge with the world is rewarding for everyone.
Visit http://knol.google.com/ for user-generated encyclopedia.