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Who is eligible for a Wikipedia profile?
A Wikipedia page about a person requires the person be notable. Many people and brands believe they are notable enough, but aren’t. An article where you are just mentioned or quoted isn’t usually good enough. Articles about you need to be *about* you as the main subject.
How do you get a biography on Wikipedia?
To get your Wikipedia biography page approved, you need to follow the community guidelines such as the content should be unique, it should not be unethical, and there should proper citation of each source. One more important thing is to avoid vandalism at each step.
How many biography does Wikipedia have?
Wikipedia has 1.5 million biographies in English.
What makes a person notable?
A person is presumed to be notable if they have received significant coverage in reliable secondary sources that are independent of the subject. Notability criteria may need to be met for a person to be included in a stand-alone list.
How can I create my own wiki?
How to start your own wiki
- Open a Web browser to Wikia.com.
- Near the top there will be a Create Wiki button, click on it.
- Pick a name for your wiki, followed by a Web address.
- Sign up for an account on Wikia if you don’t have one already.
- Enter a description for the type of wiki you are creating.
- Pick a theme.
How do I get my bio on Google?
- Log in to your Google+ account, and the main Google time line appears.
- Click the blue “Edit Profile” button.
- Click on the “Introduction” section header to edit your bio.
- Write a bio that advertises you and your business.
Do you have to be dead to have a biography?
A biography is the story of events and circumstances of a person’s life, written by someone other than that person. Usually, people write biographies about a historical or public figure. They can be written with or without the subject’s authorization.
How do I make an artist page on Wikipedia?
To create a Wikipedia profile page for an artist, go to the platform and on the right top corner you will find a button “create account”. There enter your basic credentials and choose an appropriate username as a wikipedia artist. You can turn on the notification as well to stay updated.
Who Should I do a biography on?
Try to find a biography subject you enjoy reading about!
- Albert Einstein (scientist)
- Alexander Fleming (scientist)
- Alexander Graham Bell (inventor)
- Alexander the Great (leader)
- Amelia Earhart (aviation)
- Anne Frank (Holocaust)
- Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father)
- Betty Ford (inspirational)
Are wikis free?
There are companies that host wikis for free or for a price. This means that you do not have to deal with complex programs like Ruby, PHP, MySQL, or Apache. The wiki host will do this for you.