Make Your Own Wikipedia Page For Fun

Wikipedia is the largest source of information around the world. Furthermore, it is also one of the highest-ranked websites around the internet. From its first day, it has provided pin-point accurate information and continues to do so. Comprising of millions of pages and articles, which are carried by thousands of users and administrators, you can say that it is one of the most credible sources of information. As the experts are on it around the clock and they are bent on fixing any mishaps or mistakes or misinformation on any page or article.

That is why, let us get it right off the bat that even though if you are able to make your own Wikipedia page for fun, chances are it will not be up for long. That is because Wikipedia has a strict policy for unworthy topics that do not stay for long. Nevertheless, there are certain ways to approach the page creation. However, it is important to understand the role of Wikipedia in other purposes such as marketing before you begin. Therefore, let us look at some of the most important things about a page creation on Wikipedia.

What Is A Wikipedia Page?

While some might be confused with a Wikipedia article, they are one and the same. A page is the nature of the information that you see, comprising of information, sections and images that make up an article. A Wikipedia page usually has encyclopaedic information about pretty much anything. From people to entities and even science or religion, you can find topics of a vast variety on Wikipedia. That is because it is one of the largest sources of information and the largest encyclopaedia ever known to humankind.

A Wikipedia page is just that, an encyclopaedic entry on the website known as Wikipedia. The whole purpose of this page or article is to provide unbiased information regarding the topic it is based on. Therefore, whether you talk about a person or a company, you can be sure that they are noticeable or famous enough to be there. Nevertheless, we will come to that later. Now, since we understand what a Wikipedia ‘page’ is, let us get on to the next most important thing.

Understand The Policy

Whenever you watch a movie or see a TV show that you like, chances are you go to Google to find out more about it. Nevertheless, it is for sure that the first few results you see will be on Wikipedia. Now, why is it that you see Wikipedia as the first priority from search engines? That is because Wikipedia has its own strict policies regarding the kind of topics that can have its own page on Wikipedia. Let us roll back and see where we began. You watched a TV show and you looked for more information about it.

Now, whether you searched for a particular episode or an actor, it implies that the topic in question is famous and therefore, noticeable or noteworthy. Those are exactly the words given to this specific guideline Wikipedia has. Your topic needs to be noticeable or noteworthy. If you are looking to make a page for yourself, you need to be sure that you are famous or noticeable enough to be worthy of one.

Why It Cannot Be About Anyone

As mentioned above, Wikipedia is all about unbiased information. Therefore, if you make a biased page about you, chances are it will never see the light of day. That is because if anyone could make a page about himself or herself, we would have over 6 billion entries on Wikipedia. Jokes aside, you need to be sure about your fame or noteworthiness before you begin.

Build Resources

Now let us consider for a moment that you may be famous or noticeable for something. However, Wikipedia does not know that so what do you do? You build your credibility by building resources. If you have enough articles or pages about yourself elsewhere, then you can have the claim to fame, as they say. If you are successful in building resources, then on to the next step you go.

How To Make One

Wikipedia page creation is an intricate process and one needs to be very precise regarding page creation there. From unbiased content to noteworthiness, we understood the magnitude of a Wikipedia page. Now, let us look at the process of creation.

1.    Make An Account

For various purposes, you will have to access Wikipedia’s multiple functions and for that, you need to sign up and make an account.

2.    Make Yourself Credible

The first thing you need to focus on is finding topics that need amendment. Once you do, make sure you edit the right information so Wikipedia recognizes you as a credible editor.

3.    Edit Or Ask For Article Creation

If you are famous enough, chances are you might already have an article. However, if you do not, then you can make a page about yourself by asking Wikipedia to create an article in your name.

4.    Create Proper Content

Once you are off, you need to refrain from claiming your own fame, or as they say “toot your own horn”. You need to be unbiased and provide just the necessary information.

5.    Provide Citations

The sources you built earlier will come into play here as you need to cite the source of your information. This way, the page creation process will be quicker and chances of approval will increase.

There you have it, the simplest way one can explain the page creation on Wikipedia.

Conclusion

The reason we got it away at the beginning that you cannot just make a Wiki page for fun is that over the years, Wikipedia has tightened their policies around misuse or mistreatment of information on it. That is why you need to be serious about a page creation then and only do it for information, or in some cases, for marketing purposes so the credibility of Wikipedia stays put.