{"id":333011,"date":"2026-03-18T04:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reference.com\/?page_id=333011"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:22:16","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reference.com\/about","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:267px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#92C93B\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:890px\">\n<style>\n\nh2, h3 {\n   font-family: \"Roboto Condensed\";\n}\n#breadcrumblist {\ndisplay:none;\n}\n\n.site-main {\n   padding: 0;\n}\n.entry-content {\nwidth: 100%\n}\n\n.padding-10px{\npadding: 10px;\n}\n.is-style-rounded img{\nborder: solid 1px #DDDDDD;\n}\n.our-contributor-section .our-contributor-container .wp-block-column{\n    border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\n    padding: 20px 20px;\n    border-radius: 5px;\n}\n\n.our-contributor-section .our-contributor-container .contributor-text {\n    color: #555555;\n    \n}\n<\/style>\n<h2>ABOUT US<\/h2>\n<span style=\"background-color: white; width: 60px; height: 4px; display: block;\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns padding-10px is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:890px\">\n<p><p>Welcome to Reference.com, your definitive command center for navigating the &#8220;who, what, and where&#8221; of a complex world. Since our inception, we have evolved from a digital encyclopedia into a high-velocity intelligence hub, dedicated to distilling global knowledge into a clear, tactical, and question-driven format. Our platform serves as the essential bridge between raw curiosity and high-definition clarity for millions of driven learners worldwide.<\/p><p>At Reference.com, our mission is to empower the modern digital citizen by providing the streamlined answers and authoritative insights needed to master life\u2019s most common and complex challenges. We believe that access to verified, precision-engineered information is the cornerstone of an informed society, and we strive to make the pursuit of knowledge an intuitive, daily habit. Whether you are seeking a foundational fact or a sophisticated perspective, we deliver the intellectual edge you need to stay curious, informed, and consistently ahead of the curve.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padding-10px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:890px\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a359c17e660610e644651568f79b1345\" style=\"color:#92C93B\">OUR CONTRIBUTORS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column our-contributor-section is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:890px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns our-contributor-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded wp-container-content-ca60deed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.askmediagroup.com\/central\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/Alex-Simpson.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Alex Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"contributor-text\">Contributor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Simpson is a versatile writer with a background in digital media and a talent for making sense of complex trends. 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His work spans a wide range of subjects, always driven by a pursuit of clarity and well-rounded perspectives. 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When he isn\u2019t writing, he can be found visiting local galleries or perfecting his game on the tennis court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns our-contributor-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded wp-container-content-ca60deed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.askmediagroup.com\/central\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/Eleanor-Clarke.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Eleanor Clarke<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"contributor-text\">Contributor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eleanor Clarke is a researcher and writer who values depth and authenticity in every piece she crafts. 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Off the clock, Leo is a fan of live music and enjoys exploring the city\u2019s architectural hidden gems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns our-contributor-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded wp-container-content-ca60deed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.askmediagroup.com\/central\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/Lily-Park.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Lily Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"contributor-text\">Contributor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lily Park is a writer and editor who believes that the best stories are found in the details. 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Mia is a frequent traveler who enjoys landscape sketching and long weekend walks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns our-contributor-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded wp-container-content-ca60deed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.askmediagroup.com\/central\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/Ryan-Patel.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Ryan Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"contributor-text\">Contributor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Patel is an editorial writer and researcher who prides himself on providing thorough, well-rounded perspectives. 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