Tag
Wikipedia Writing
24 articles
Types of Bias and How They Affect Wikipedia Editing
Everyone has an opinion, even Wikipedia editors (heck, even us!). Bias in Wikipedia editing isn’t usually intentional, but it’s nearly unavoidable. Every editor brings their own personal viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, and social ideals into their work, very often without even realizing it. Since Wikipedia’s credibility depends heavily on neutrality and a bias-free editing environment (ideally), […]
Monitor and Manage Wikipedia Page History
Your Wikipedia page is one of the most visible — and vulnerable — parts of your online reputation. Since Wikipedia articles appear on page one of Google more than 50% of the time, unmonitored edits can damage trust, distort facts, and quietly impact how you’re perceived by investors, clients, or the media. Staying on top […]
The Guide to Wikipedia Article Deletion & Maintenance
Wikipedia is more important to brands today than ever. It informs Google Knowledge Graph (and therefore Google Knowledge Panel), AI search, and it usually ranks on the first page of search results for the article’s subject. Between Wikipedia’s strict notability guidelines, community-driven moderation, and rather intense deletion policies, keeping your page alive can feel like […]
Understanding Wikipedia’s Article Deletion Policies
As valuable as Wikipedia is for building brand credibility and visibility, it operates under rigorous policies, especially regarding which articles are kept and which are removed. For businesses and organizations relying on Wikipedia for accurate brand portrayal, understanding these deletion policies can mean the difference between a lasting, authoritative page and one that’s swiftly removed. […]
Wikipedia Biographies of Living Persons: Easy Explanation Guide
What Is a “BLP” on Wikipedia? A Biography of a Living Person (BLP) is any Wikipedia content—an article or a mention—about a person who is still alive (or recently deceased). This includes not just full articles, but also mentions on other pages, talk pages, and lists. Wikipedia takes BLPs extremely seriously because the content has […]
What Makes a Good Wikipedia Reference
What makes a good Wikipedia reference? Should you cite that news story from five years ago? How about the blog authored by a supposed expert? Perhaps a glowing press release? Whenever someone reads an article on Wikipedia, they’re implicitly trusting the evidence behind claims made. While Wikipedia doesn’t expect perfection, a quality reference must meet […]
Why Crypto and Blockchain Struggle on Wikipedia
Cryptocurrency and blockchain have a tough time on Wikipedia. Wikipedia isn’t just fussy—it operates based on policies rooted in traditional credibility. It favors established newspapers, academic journals, and recognized industry outlets to determine what’s notable. Unfortunately, crypto and blockchain projects typically don’t slot easily into these traditional categories. Adding to the challenge: crypto’s reputation issues […]
Guide: Media Coverage for Wikipedia References
Introduction When our clients ask about Wikipedia references and citations, this is the page we send them to. This guide will walk you through the intricacies of Wikipedia references, using a fictional crypto company, “CryptoInnovate,” as our example. We’ll explore what constitutes a good Wikipedia reference and how to identify appropriate sources and strategies for […]
Resolving Disputes and Conflicts on Wikipedia
Edit conflicts occur when multiple editors try to modify the same section of an article simultaneously, resulting in conflicting versions. Disputes, on the other hand, encompass broader disagreements over content, tone, or edits on a page. Understanding and resolving these disputes is important when editing Wikipedia articles because sometimes a page can be deleted if […]
Wikipedia Articles for Deletion (AfD) Process and Explanation
It’s estimated that more than 200 articles are deleted from the English Wikipedia daily. The process for removal from Wikipedia is called “Articles for…
Your reputation is too important to leave to chance.
Talk to a strategist today and discover what is possible for your online presence.
Get Your Free Reputation Analysis
1-800-889-4812
info@reputationx.com