The Wikimedia Foundation, the force behind the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is moving its headquarters to San Francisco this winter, further solidifying the Bay Area's position as the epicenter of the Web 2.0 movement, which focuses on collaboration, community and user-generated content.
Founder Jimmy Wales said Wednesday that the small operation is packing up its office in St. Petersburg, Fla., and moving to San Francisco in an attempt to create a larger brand, attract more talent and make better inroads in developing countries, particularly in Asia.
Wikipedia, which is edited largely by volunteers, is among the 10-most-visited Internet sites in the world.
The foundation, which began in June 2003 in St. Petersburg, employs six full-time employees. Trustees also considered moving the nonprofit to London, New York and Washington.