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Wait But Why CB Rank
419408
Heat Score
60
Original writing and illustrations that
Founded
obfuscation
Private Sacramento, California, United States1-10 waitbutwhy.com
Content
Digital Media
Overview

Wait But Why
Heat Score
60

Growth Score
pts
in past quarter
Heat Score 60
7 pts
in past quarter

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Recent Milestones
Raised Funding Round
Jan 1, 1970
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Raised Funding Round
Jan 1, 1970
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Raised Funding Round
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About Wait But Why

CB Rank
419408
Original writing and illustrations that
Founded
obfuscation
Private Sacramento, California, United States1-10 waitbutwhy.com
Content
Digital Media

Key People

Details

Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Founders  Andrew Finn, Tim Urban
About the Company
Wait But Why is a website with original long-form writing and illustrations that makes people laugh, think, and learn.
Predictions & Insights

Growth Prediction

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Products & Services

Original Writing and Illustrations
A collection of in-depth articles featuring original writing and hand-drawn illustrations that explore complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner.

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People
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Headcount 1-10 Employee Profiles 2 Contacts 3

Employee Profiles

News

News and Press

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Technology
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Monthly Web Visits

281,340
17.99%
 in past month

IT Spend

$120.8KThis year, Wait But Why is projected to spend $120.8K on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Actively Used Products

37Wait But Why uses 37 technology products and services including HTML5, Lightbox, and  Disqus, according to G2 Stack.

Active Website Tech Count

9Wait But Why is actively using 9 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include Person Schema, OpenResty, and  CrUX Top 10m.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wait But Why's headquarters? Wait But Why is located in Sacramento, California, United States.Who are Wait But Why's competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to Wait But Why may include Icananswerthat.COM, TheDotBlog, and  Informe Global.
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