
Tag: Wiki

Everything About Wikipedia, Part 2: Notability
In our previous post, we talked about Wikipedia in general – we explained a bit about what Wiki is (a reference) and isn’t (a blog, a soapbox, or a vehicle for free advertising), and we promised that we’d get more into specifics about what makes a topic Wiki-eligible. As we mentioned last time, determining whether a topic is eligible for Wikipedia really boils down ...
August 26, 2015 READ MORE
Everything You Wanted To Know About Wikipedia, Part 1
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Wikipedia (...and probably some stuff you never thought to ask), Part 1 Wikipedia has become a standard, go-to resource for all kinds of facts: Want to know everything there is to know about the giant squid? Need a list of every Nobel Prize winner, organized by country? Interested in the history of Microsoft? Ever wondered about t...
August 25, 2015 READ MORE
Everything About Wikipedia, Part 4: Neutrality
Now that we’ve discussed notability and sources, it’s time to take a look at another major component of Wikipedia policy: neutrality. You probably know what neutrality means: Basically, a neutral point of view is one that doesn’t promote a particular opinion or take a side on a controversial issue. An article written in a neutral point of view will give equal voice ...
November 12, 2014 READ MORE
Everything About Wikipedia, Part 3: Sources
As you probably remember from our last post, Wikipedia eligibility is (mostly) based on the answers to two important questions: Question 1: Is your topic notable? Question 2: Has your topic received significant coverage by neutral, reputable third-party sources? Last week, we took an in-depth look at notability. This week, we’re going to discuss sources. What is a �...
October 2, 2014 READ MORE
So you’re considering a Wikipedia article for your company. But how do you know if you’re eligible? The first question is whether your organization been covered in-depth in the media. This media needs to be produced by a neutral, verifiable third party – not a press release, your own website, or social media that you control (like LinkedIn or Facebook). Blogs usuall...
August 28, 2014 READ MORE
Is Your Company Ready for Wikipedia?
Hot off the (virtual) presses! If you enjoyed our six-part miniseries on Wikipedia, you'll definitely want to check out our Wiki eBook. Is Your Company Ready for Wikipediacontains everything you ever wanted to know about Wiki for business.This 36-page free eBook includes expanded versions of all six original posts -- plus loads of new info that you won't find on our blog. ...
February 11, 2013 READ MORE
Help for New Wikipedia Articles
Image via Wikipedia Thinking about starting a new Wikipedia article for yourself or your business – but you just don’t know where to start? As we’ve mentioned before, not every article idea or subject is appropriate for Wikipedia (go here for a few pointers). So your first step is to determine if your personal/business/product/other Wikipedia article will p...
January 28, 2011 READ MORE