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Do people make Wikipedia pages for themselves?
It is technologically possible for you to make one for yourself. Anyone can create a Wikipedia user account and write an article, on any topic whatsoever. Wikipedia, however, would prefer that topic not be “Myself.” It’s right there, clearly stated in their terms of service. Wikipedia entries are like wedding showers.
Who writes the info on Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is written collaboratively by largely anonymous volunteers. Anyone with Internet access can write and make changes to Wikipedia articles, except in limited cases where editing is restricted to prevent further disruption or vandalism.
Does Wikipedia hire writers?
They are freelance writers who make a living from creating written content to post on the internet. This means that you can contact them on Elance or Freelancer and pay a specific fee for them to post the Wikipedia article that you have written.
How can you tell who edited a Wikipedia page?
If you want to know who wrote a particular article, click on the “history” tab at the top of that page. That will show who has edited the page. It will display usernames for editors who have registered with Wikipedia, and IP addresses for editors who haven’t registered.
How do Wikipedia pages get created?
All Wikipedia pages are created by accessing a page title that does not yet exist, usually by clicking on a red-colored link (which denotes non-existence, as opposed to a blue link which, with some exceptions, indicates the linked page exists). That’s it; the page should have been created.
Who is the sponsor of Wikipedia?
Wikimedia Foundation
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (WMF, or simply Wikimedia) is an American foundation headquartered in San Francisco, California. It owns and operates the Wikimedia projects. It was established in 2003 by Jimmy Wales as a way to fund Wikipedia and its sibling projects through non-profit means.
How do I create a Wikipedia user page for myself?
In order to have a personal Wikipedia user page, where you’ll be able to create and write articles, click on your username at the top of any Wikipedia page. This will direct you to a page where you’ll then see a link for Start the user [username] page. Click this link, which will direct you to your unpublished user page.
Can anyone edit or create Wikipedia articles?
Anyone can edit or create Wikipedia articles. But Wikipedia is watched be legions of editors (that is, people who write on Wikipedia), so if someone writes something that is outright bonkers, it will get reverted. Granted, on obscure pages, this may take a while.
Wikipedia is collaboratively written. However, if you do need to find the list of authors of a particular article, you can check the Page history. Authors are listed only by IP address or chosen user name; you normally cannot verify and often cannot even guess at their identities.
Why do Wikipedia pages fail the review process?
The most common reason why Wikipedia pages fail the review process is the lack of notability. And here’s the harsh reality: Your brand is less notable than you think. I had no doubt about the notability of Ahrefs.