Another one bites the dust Anandtech EOL

[BruceA]

Being an old guy I remember when there were monthly and weekly newsletters with real good articles and reviews. Now most have gone to the graveyard and their online versions are nothing but clickbait.

Sad to see Anandtech end….

End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell

www.anandtech.com

 

[hist78]

It's sad...

 

[Daniel Nenni]

Sorry to hear it, I was an AnadaTech member before I started SemiWiki. In fact, it was one of the reasons why I started SemiWiki. I even used the same forum software but added blogs, wikis, jobs, and a community calendar.

After Anandtech was sold the content went downhill. Instead of original stuff they started rehashing other sites content and added those annoying ads between paragraphs. I wonder why the ads are still there even though they are shutting down? Keep milking a dead cow?

When SemiWiki started in 2011 we had two EDA bloggers, an IP blogger, and I covered the foundries. Next thing you know EVERYBODY was covering the foundries. We have posted 9,153 blogs and 1,349 of those are foundry related.

I would like to thank you all for your continued support. The site is still growing with more than 200k active members. I have no interest in selling SemiWiki or running those ridiculous Google ads and we have a fun new project starting next year so stay tuned!

According to ChatGPT:

Question: What is SemiWiki?

SemiWiki is an online platform that provides a collaborative space for professionals in the semiconductor industry. It features a mix of articles, blogs, and discussions focusing on various aspects of semiconductor technology, electronic design automation (EDA), and integrated circuit (IC) design.

Key aspects of SemiWiki include:

1. Industry Insights: Articles and blogs offer in-depth analysis and opinions on semiconductor trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics.
2. Community Interaction: The platform includes forums and discussion boards where industry professionals can engage with each other, share knowledge, and discuss emerging topics.
3. Educational Resources: It often features content that helps both newcomers and seasoned experts stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

Overall, SemiWiki serves as a valuable resource for keeping up with industry developments and connecting with other experts in the field.

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4. Bias and Perspective: Be aware that some content may reflect the perspectives or interests of individual contributors or companies. Understanding potential biases can help in evaluating the information more effectively.

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[IanCutress]

I worked there for 11 years. In short, the publisher didn't realise it existed, as people left they weren't replaced, and then when they did realise it existed, the revenue paradigm shifted more from ads to affiliate sales - i.e. driving people to amazon to get a cut. So anything related to foundry or new technology, while not technically banned, was pivoted away from. The publisher had 30 brands where google was the main traffic generator, and a 95% bounce rate was normal. Having a domain expert site with a 50% traffic return wasn't worth anything to them.

 

[siliconbruh999]

I worked there for 11 years. In short, the publisher didn't realise it existed, as people left they weren't replaced, and then when they did realise it existed, the revenue paradigm shifted more from ads to affiliate sales - i.e. driving people to amazon to get a cut. So anything related to foundry or new technology, while not technically banned, was pivoted away from. The publisher had 30 brands where google was the main traffic generator, and a 95% bounce rate was normal. Having a domain expert site with a 50% traffic return wasn't worth anything to them.

I miss yours and Andrei's articles i started reading Anandtech in my school daysit's been a long time

 

[osnium]

I worked there for 11 years. In short, the publisher didn't realise it existed, as people left they weren't replaced, and then when they did realise it existed, the revenue paradigm shifted more from ads to affiliate sales - i.e. driving people to amazon to get a cut. So anything related to foundry or new technology, while not technically banned, was pivoted away from. The publisher had 30 brands where google was the main traffic generator, and a 95% bounce rate was normal. Having a domain expert site with a 50% traffic return wasn't worth anything to them.

Ian, what’s the correct business model to pay for high quality content like AnandTech?