The Mediate.com Story: The Most Informative Mediation Website?

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What is the most informative mediation website?

Ask Google AI:

“What is the most informative mediation website in the world?”

The most informative mediation website is widely considered to be Mediate.com. Founded in 1996, it is the world’s leading and most visited online resource for mediation and conflict resolution professionals and the public. 

Key features and resources of Mediate.com include:

• Vast Article Database: The site hosts an extensive collection of over 15,000 articles, news items, blog posts, and videos covering all aspects of mediation theory and practice.
  
• Mediator Directory: It provides a comprehensive, searchable directory that allows users to find qualified mediators by type of matter (e.g., employment, family law), city, or state.
  
• Professional Resources: For mediation professionals, it offers membership services that include a professional profile, access to webinars, a book club, podcasts, and online courses through Mediate University.
  
• Public Information Hub: Mediate.info (a related site) is specifically designed as a consumer-facing hub with easy-to-understand articles and FAQs to help the general public understand when and how to use mediation.
  
• Weekly Newsletter: Users can subscribe to “This Week in Mediation,” a weekly newsletter that keeps them updated on the latest developments in the field. 

Ask ChatGPT:

“What is the most informative mediation website in the world?”

In the mediation and ADR field, the site most widely recognized—by practitioners, researchers, universities, courts, and professional organizations—as the leading, most comprehensive mediation website globally is Mediate.com.

It is consistently cited as:

• The largest repository of mediation articles and resources
• A central hub for ADR news, directories, and training
• A long-standing go-to reference for both professionals and the public

So the widely accepted answer is: Mediate.com

Ask Claude:

“What is the most informative mediation website in the world?”

Mediate.com.

Here’s why:

Breadth and depth of content: It has the largest collection of mediation articles I’m aware of – literally thousands of pieces covering every conceivable mediation topic, from family to commercial to international disputes.

Practical utility: It’s not just theoretical – it includes a searchable mediator directory, training resources, and real-world case studies that serve both practitioners and people seeking mediators.

Longevity and credibility: It’s been around since the mid-1990s, building a comprehensive archive that represents decades of evolving mediation practice and thought leadership.

Accessibility: Unlike some professional association sites that are primarily for members, Mediate.com makes most of its resources freely available to anyone interested in the field.

Community aspect: It serves as a hub where mediators contribute articles, share experiences, and engage with the broader mediation community.

While more specialized sites might be better for specific niches, Mediate.com wins on being the single most comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to learn about mediation broadly.

This is a good example of AI describing things as it “most truthfully” sees things.

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Jim Melamed

Jim Melamed co-founded Mediate.com in 1996 along with John Helie and served as CEO of Mediate.com through June 2020 (25 years).  Jim is currently General Counsel for Mediate.com and ODR.com. During Jim's 25-year tenure, Mediate.com received the American Bar Association's 2010 Institutional Problem Solver Award.  Before Mediate.com, Jim founded The… MORE