Wikipedia Dummy

Debbie Allen · 08-13-2009, 07:25 AM

I have a client that would like me to create information for Wikipedia. He of course wants to use this as a way to promote his site as much as possible. I have researched the rules at Wikipedia and I understand that my account could be banned if I submit something that is considered spam.

Without disclosing the topic or niche that my client is in, I will simply say that I will need to be creative to make the article authoritative. Although my client is willing to pay very well for the article, I am considering passing on this writing request. What do you think?

Andy Crofford · 08-13-2009, 07:48 AM

Here is some helpful information:

Wikipedia:Your first article - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I wanted to point this one out:

Do not create pages about yourself, your company, your band or your friends, nor pages that advertise, are personal essays or other articles you would not find in an encyclopedia.

I don't know if this is worth it. You are going to waste a lot of time just to have an editor delete your article. In addition to that your customer probably won't be too happy and probably blame what you wrote as the reason for deletion and not Wikipedia policy.

If I were you I would pass.

CliveG · 08-13-2009, 07:57 AM

Hi Debbie,

Does your client effectively want his own Wikipedia page or coverage on another page. If it's the former I would pass on the idea. If, however, it's the latter it should be achievable if you take your time, add information slowly and carefully. For example, nearly all major towns have a Wikipedia page and that's where I would start.

If it pays well, find a way to do it but make sure that the client understands the risks.

Cheers, Clive

Debbie Allen · 08-13-2009, 08:02 AM

Thanks for your response Andy - that's exactly what I was thinking but I was wondering if I was wrong. I thought there might be another stream of income here that I should learn about but the guidelines at Wikipedia make the task sound daunting.

In the time it would take to provide an article suitable for Wiki I could probably write 3 for someone else - so the money this client is willing to pay really isn't a trade off.

Debbie Allen · 08-13-2009, 08:03 AM

The client wants his own page.

HomeBizNizz · 08-13-2009, 09:07 AM

Just take a look at the Coca Cola Company f.ex.
And write a informal article i Wikipedia.
No BS, bragging, spam or advertising.

Debbie Allen · 08-13-2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah - the Coca Cola page is done very nicely, but I'm not so sure this business has enough history and information of interest to build a page like that. At least not without an extensive amount of work and the risk of being banned.

I may tell my client that he needs to submit the work under his own account, not mine.

HomeBizNizz · 08-13-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debbie Allen

I may tell my client that he needs to submit the work under his own account, not mine.

Proxy and a fake account...?

Debbie Allen · 08-13-2009, 09:46 AM

Well, I think I have already decided not to do this particular project. Maybe I will do others in the future - after I learn more about the ins and outs of Wiki.

08-13-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Wikipedia Dummy I have a client that would like me to create information for Wikipedia. He of course wants to use this as a way to promote his site as much as possible. I have researched the rules at Wikipedia and I understand that my account could be banned if I submit something that is considered spam. Without disclosing the topic or niche that my client is in, I will simply say that I will need to be creative to make the article authoritative. Although my client is willing to pay very well for the article, I am considering passing on this writing request. What do you think?
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08-13-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
Andy Crofford HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carl Junction, MO Posts: 302 Thanks: 1 Thanked 59 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Here is some helpful information: Wikipedia:Your first article - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I wanted to point this one out: Do not create pages about yourself, your company, your band or your friends, nor pages that advertise, are personal essays or other articles you would not find in an encyclopedia. I don't know if this is worth it. You are going to waste a lot of time just to have an editor delete your article. In addition to that your customer probably won't be too happy and probably blame what you wrote as the reason for deletion and not Wikipedia policy. If I were you I would pass.
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08-13-2009, 07:57 AM	#3
CliveG Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom Posts: 656 Thanks: 14 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Hi Debbie, Does your client effectively want his own Wikipedia page or coverage on another page. If it's the former I would pass on the idea. If, however, it's the latter it should be achievable if you take your time, add information slowly and carefully. For example, nearly all major towns have a Wikipedia page and that's where I would start. If it pays well, find a way to do it but make sure that the client understands the risks. Cheers, Clive

08-13-2009, 08:02 AM	#4
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Thanks for your response Andy - that's exactly what I was thinking but I was wondering if I was wrong. I thought there might be another stream of income here that I should learn about but the guidelines at Wikipedia make the task sound daunting. In the time it would take to provide an article suitable for Wiki I could probably write 3 for someone else - so the money this client is willing to pay really isn't a trade off.
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08-13-2009, 08:03 AM	#5
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wikipedia Dummy The client wants his own page.
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HomeBizNizz A rat after money... War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside a cheese... Posts: 598 Thanks: 363 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Just take a look at the Coca Cola Company f.ex. And write a informal article i Wikipedia. No BS, bragging, spam or advertising.
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08-13-2009, 09:24 AM	#7
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Yeah - the Coca Cola page is done very nicely, but I'm not so sure this business has enough history and information of interest to build a page like that. At least not without an extensive amount of work and the risk of being banned. I may tell my client that he needs to submit the work under his own account, not mine.
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08-13-2009, 09:46 AM	#9
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wikipedia Dummy Well, I think I have already decided not to do this particular project. Maybe I will do others in the future - after I learn more about the ins and outs of Wiki.
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