Sites Like About.com

About.com, now defunct, was great because the site covered dozens of niche markets and the ads on the pages were highly targeted making it a great place to find offers.  

No site that I’ve found, yet, rivals About.com.  What you’ll find below are a wide range of sites that vary in markets.  You will need to do some hunting to find offers but they’re out there!

Here’s a list of websites similar to the original concept of About.com, which provided a wide variety of expert-curated articles across multiple topics. These sites offer general information, how-to guides, or niche content:

General Information and How-To Sites

1. 1. Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
      A free, crowd-sourced encyclopedia covering virtually any topic in depth.
   2. eHow (ehow.com)
      Offers how-to guides and tutorials on a wide range of practical topics.
   3. Quora (quora.com)
      A Q&A platform where users can ask questions and get answers from experts or enthusiasts.
   4. WikiHow (wikihow.com)
      Specializes in step-by-step guides for solving everyday problems.
   5. Lifewire (lifewire.com)
      Provides straightforward, expert-created tech advice and tutorials.

Niche Content Sites (Former About.com Verticals)

After About.com was restructured, its content was split into niche-focused sites:

1. 6. Verywell (verywell.com)
      Focuses on health, fitness, and wellness information.
   7. The Spruce (thespruce.com)
      Covers home improvement, gardening, and DIY projects.
   8. TripSavvy (tripsavvy.com)
      A travel-focused site offering tips, destination guides, and reviews.
   9. Lifewire (lifewire.com)
      Tech-focused tutorials and guides for everyday users.
   10. Investopedia (investopedia.com)
       Provides financial and investing advice.

Other Similar Sites

1. 11. HowStuffWorks (howstuffworks.com)
       Explains how various things in the world function, from science to pop culture.
   12. ThoughtCo (thoughtco.com)
       Covers educational content on science, history, math, and more.
   13. CNET (cnet.com)
       Focused on technology reviews, news, and how-tos.
   14. TechRadar (techradar.com)
       Offers detailed guides and reviews of the latest tech and gadgets.
   15. Stack Exchange (stackexchange.com)
       A network of Q&A sites specializing in various topics like coding, math, and more.
   16. Instructables (instructables.com)
       Focused on step-by-step DIY projects and creative builds.
   17. Healthline (healthline.com)
       A comprehensive site for health and wellness information.
   18. Better Homes and Gardens (bhg.com)
       Covers home, gardening, and lifestyle advice.

These sites cater to a variety of interests, offering a mix of general and specialized content like About.com once did.