Basic Things To Know When Starting Your Own Wikipedia Page

Did you know that you can create your own Wikipedia page right now? No need to be a professional in this field. You can do this job as long as you can write an article, know where to research, and are patient enough to fix the issues. It would be best if you also had a computer or laptop to work on this.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional Wikipedia creator/editor, but I have already made several Wikipedia pages, mainly in Italian. Also, I published one each for Portuguese and Russian Wikipedia (not my content, though).

So in this article, I will give you the basics. Remember, we all start from the basics, which can lead to more as we continue. So if you are ready to learn, be sure to continue reading.

Create your own Wikipedia account

First, you need to create an account in Wikipedia. Creating one is very easy, and once you have it ready, then time to explore the platform.

Find a topic to write

The topic should be something that is not published yet in Wikipedia. Luckily for you, my fellow Filipinos, I have a few on them. I will list some of them below, and then you can try one. These topics are Hindu-related stuff, though. You can, however, refer to the English version and write your own.

You can write any of these:

• Sharad

• Vasanta

• Durga Puja

• Mahishasur 

• Vijay Dashmi

• Ramlila

• Dussehra 

• Ravana 

• Golu

• Dandiya

Write it in a Wikipedia way

In Wikipedia, there is a style guide to follow to make the content easier to read, use, write, and edit. 

• The article title must be in a singular form.

• Do not use abbreviations in your title.

• Don't forget to add headings and subheadings to make the page easier to read.

• When using an image, use captions to explain the photo, which must be related to the article.

• Use bullets or numbers when you have a list.

These are just the basics. For fully-detailed rules, you can read them here.

Linking to other Wikipedia pages

Linking to other Wikipedia pages, also known as wikilinking, helps readers find related information more manageable. So when you create a new page, make sure to do this.

In the example above, I linked Hindu to its own Wikipedia page. This way, readers who want to read more about it can click it and be directed to that page.

Cite your references

Creating a page without references is a no-no in Wikipedia. All text written must be cited for its reference that will prove your content is accurate and not mere hearsay. When searching for books as your reference, you can search them here.

Helpful videos you can watch

Wikipedia pages I wrote and published

I have a few pages and published content written by others.

• Vinum_Hadrianum (I wrote it myself but failed to get approval in Wikipedia. However, it was posted in Wikitia and EverybodyWiki.)

• Gens Maecia

• Gens Flavia

• Andrea Matteo I Acquaviva

• Paolo Fabio Massimo

Written by others

• Vinum_Hadrianum (in Italian and Portuguese)

• Navaratri

PS: You won't get paid if you create a Wikipedia page on your own. However, by doing so, you will gain knowledge and experience in Wikipedia that you can use in Upwork.

Closing thoughts

As I have said, I am no expert here. I am still learning, so forgive me if I don't have much helpful information to share. Feel free to ask if you have something basic to know. As usual, if you have something in mind, let me know.

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