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Giving the gift of Wikipedia services

by Kendall Leeper

I hope 2024 has given you experiences to celebrate and memories to cherish. They are […]

Inclusion Matters. Find Your Place on Wikipedia.

by Dan Cook

Wikipedia is the world’s largest and most visited reference site, but underrepresented people and businesses […]

Prof. Rabbit Hole and the Knowledge Panel

by Peter Hund

Peter Hund, who we affectionately call Prof. Rabbit Hole, loves to explore the inner workings […]

Setting Wikipedia article expectations

by Dan Cook

After you have determined a client company is notable enough to merit a Wikipedia article, it’s time to add Wikipedia to your brand strategy. As a marketing professional, you must set realistic expectations from the start for your client’s Wikipedia article.

The reach of Wikipedia

by Melissa Chavez

Wikipedia is an ever-evolving record of the newsworthiness of a given topic. Good or bad, it all could end up in a Wikipedia article. This week, it was revealed that Carol Cable — wife of current Oakland Raiders Offensive Line Coach Tom Cable — edited out accusations of violence linked to her husband.

Celebrity and scandal: Wikipedia’s role in influence marketing

by Melissa Chavez

Why would a celebrity or company want to distort their Wikipedia entry? Because, beyond wanting to remove well-documented unfavorable info, roughly 15 million people worldwide turn daily to Wikipedia for an objective take on what they’re searching for.

Adding artist Bradley Theodore to Wikipedia

by Dan Cook

We are often surprised by the individuals and organizations that are not yet included in Wikipedia’s unlimited online encyclopedia. After attending an Edit-a-Thon, a new artist of color has been added to Wikipedia.

Linoleum artist Bill Miller is now on Wikipedia

by Dan Cook

Linoleum artist Bill Miller has garnered considerable attention in the art world and the media for his incredible works made from discarded linoleum. And now he’s got a place on Wikipedia.

Notability and Wikipedia: Put your status to the test

by Dan Cook

People are often confused by what defines notability on Wikipedia. The standards seem subjective. But these guidelines will help ensure your article stays up.

The New Article checklist for Wikipedia: 5 standards you must meet

by Dan Cook

Wikipedia can be an intimidating and confusing world for those who haven’t had an in-depth engagement with its inner workings. Here are the five most frequently cited “facts” about Wikipedia that are, in fact, untrue.