dotdash

Dotdash is an American digital media company based in New York City that operates a family of consumer websites across finance, health, home, education, and travel. Its brands include Investopedia, Verywell, The Spruce, ThoughtCo, Lifewire, and TripSavvy, among others. The company develops editorial content, video, and tools for consumers and relies on digital advertising and affiliate relationships for revenue.

Dotdash traces its origins to About.com, launched in 1996 as The About Group and later acquired by IAC. In 2017, About.com was renamed Dotdash as part of a strategic shift toward higher-quality, vertical content sites. In 2021, Dotdash merged with Meredith Corporation to form Dotdash Meredith, a large digital-first media company, with IAC as the controlling shareholder.

Dotdash Meredith continues to publish across its network with a focus on practical, trustworthy content in lifestyle, health, business, and education. The merger expanded its publisher footprint, combining Dotdash's digital-first brands with Meredith's legacy magazines and television properties, while maintaining an emphasis on web-first distribution and data-driven content strategies.