{"id":290,"date":"2025-09-22T23:57:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog-demo\/?p=290"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:44:50","slug":"how-to-create-a-compliant-wikipedia-page-without-risking-deletion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-compliant-wikipedia-page-without-risking-deletion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Compliant Wikipedia Page Without Risking Deletion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"290\" class=\"elementor elementor-290\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80024e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80024e1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fe0249 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fe0249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Create a Compliant Wikipedia Page Without Risking Deletion<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af1df3e e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af1df3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c90b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c90b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-To-Create-A-Wikipedia-Page-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-291\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-To-Create-A-Wikipedia-Page-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-To-Create-A-Wikipedia-Page-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-To-Create-A-Wikipedia-Page-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/searchmarketingexperts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-To-Create-A-Wikipedia-Page.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec8d5d blogpost-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ec8d5d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef37657 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef37657\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3fe0b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3fe0b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>A Practical Guide to Writing Editing and Sourcing a Wikipedia Page<\/strong><\/h2><p>Creating a Wikipedia page might seem like a uncomplicated task you write about a topic add some sources and publish. However anyone who has attempted this instantly understands that Wikipedia has strict guidelines to ensure reliability objectivity and reliability. Failure to comply with these rules often results in page deletion within hours or days. If you want your contribution to survive and thrive understanding Wikipedia\u2019s policies research methods writing guidelines and style rules is essential. This guide provides a step by step way of producing a compliant Wikipedia page without risking deletion.<\/p><h2><strong>Understanding Wikipedia\u2019s Core Principles<\/strong><\/h2><p>Before you type a single word you must familiarize yourself with Wikipedia\u2019s foundational principles. These principles form the core of all content decisions:<\/p><ol><li><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Principle<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Points to Remember<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Neutral Point of View (NPOV)<\/strong><\/td><td>All content must remain objective and unbiased.<\/td><td>\u00a0Avoid promotional\/subjective terms like <em>\u201cbest,\u201d \u201cleading,\u201d<\/em> etc.- Present facts, not opinions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verifiability<\/strong><\/td><td>Every claim must be supported by reliable, published sources.<\/td><td>\u00a0Use independent sources (academic, books, mainstream media, government).- Exclude personal blogs\/social posts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notability<\/strong><\/td><td>The topic must have significant coverage from reliable, independent sources.<\/td><td>\u00a0Minor mentions or press releases are not enough.- Coverage must be substantial and independent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>No Original Research<\/strong><\/td><td>Articles should summarize existing knowledge, not introduce new claims.<\/td><td>\u00a0Don\u2019t add personal research, unpublished facts, or opinions.- Stick to what reputable sources have published.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Conflict of Interest (COI)<\/strong><\/td><td>Avoid editing about yourself, your company, or close associates.<\/td><td>\u00a0COI edits are closely monitored.- Biased or promotional content is often removed quickly.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/li><\/ol><p>Understanding these principles is not optional. They shape how your article is structured written and sourced. Failing to follow them is the most common reason for deletions.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 1: Selecting a Suitable Topic<\/strong><\/h2><p>Choosing the right topic is crucial Ask yourself:<\/p><ul><li>Does this subject fulfills Wikipedia notability criteria?<\/li><li>Are there multiple independent sources covering it in depth?<\/li><li>Can I present the content neutrally without promoting it?<\/li><\/ul><p>Even if the topic is notable or significant to you personally it will likely be deleted if it lacks neutral coverage. Wikipedia is not a marketing platform; it is an encyclopedia.<\/p><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check if similar topics already exist. For instance if you want to write about a company see if there is a page on the industry or competitors. This helps gauge whether your subject has sufficient coverage.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 2: Conducting Thorough Research<\/strong><\/h2><p>Research forms the foundation of a compliant Wikipedia page. You need credible verifiable and independent sources. Here\u2019s how to go about it:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Primary vs. Secondary Sources<\/strong> Wikipedia prefers secondary sources that analyze or interpret primary information. For example a newspaper article reviewing a company\u2019s work is more suitable than the company\u2019s press release.<\/li><li><strong>Academic Sources<\/strong> Peer reviewed journals scholarly articles and books provide strong credibility especially for historical scientific or technical topics.<\/li><li><strong>Media Coverage<\/strong> Reputable news outlets are valuable. Avoid tabloids personal blogs and self published content unless they meet Wikipedia\u2019s reliability standards.<\/li><li><strong>Citing Correctly<\/strong> Each reference should list complete details: author release date title and URL if available. Wikipedia\u2019s citation templates like {{cite web}} or {{cite book}} ensure consistency.<\/li><li><strong>Organizing Sources<\/strong> Use a worksheet or note keeping tool to track sources. Include summaries page numbers and quotes for easy reference during writing.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Relying heavily on self published sources or promotional content is a red flag. Articles based mainly on press releases are almost always flagged for deletion.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 3: Creating a Draft<\/strong><\/h2><p>Wikipedia encourages creating articles in the Draft namespace first. Drafts allow you to develop content receive feedback and ensure compliance before publishing. Here\u2019s how to approach drafting:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Start in Your Sandbox<\/strong> Your Wikipedia account includes a sandbox where you can experiment. Use this space to format headings add sources and organize content.<\/li><li><strong>Outline the Article<\/strong> Most Wikipedia pages follow a standard structure:<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Introduction<\/li><li>History\/Background<\/li><li>Achievements\/Products\/Impact<\/li><li>Controversies or Criticisms (if any)<\/li><li>References<\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong>Write Neutrally<\/strong> Avoid promotional adjectives. Replace words like \u201cbest\u201d \u201camazing\u201d or \u201cinnovative\u201d with factual descriptions. For example instead of \u201cthe company is the best in its field\u201d write \u201cthe company operates in the X sector and provides Y services.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Keep Paragraphs Short<\/strong> Wikipedia favors concise informative writing. Long paragraphs with unnecessary detail can be trimmed or split.<\/li><li><strong>Link to Existing Articles<\/strong> Interlink relevant Wikipedia pages. For example if writing about a software company link terms like \u201ccloud computing\u201d or \u201cAI\u201d to their Wikipedia pages. This increases credibility and visibility.<\/li><\/ol><h2><strong>Step 4: Formatting and Style<\/strong><\/h2><p>Wikipedia has a distinct style. Following it increases the chances of acceptance:<\/p><p><strong>Headings and Subheadings<\/strong> Use proper heading levels. H2 for main sections H3 for subsections. Avoid H1 (title) in the body.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Neutral Tone<\/strong> Avoid marketing language.<\/li><li><strong>Past Tense for History<\/strong> When describing historical events use past tense.<\/li><li><strong>Active Voice Sparingly<\/strong> Wikipedia often uses passive or neutral constructions.<\/li><li><strong>No Lists of Achievements<\/strong> Avoid \u201cTop 10 awards\u201d style lists; summarize them in prose with proper sources.<\/li><li><strong>Images<\/strong> Use only freely licensed images or your own uploads with proper attribution.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use Wikipedia\u2019s Manual of Style (MOS) as a guide for headings references dates and numbers.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 5: Adding References Correctly<\/strong><\/h2><p>References are the backbone of verifiability:<\/p><p><strong>Inline Citations:<\/strong> Place citations immediately after statements they support. Use &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|&#8230;}}&lt;\/ref&gt; or templates for books and journals.<\/p><p><strong>Consistent Citation Style:<\/strong> Stick to one style (e.g. APA like Chicago or Wikipedia\u2019s preferred templates).<\/p><p><strong>Avoid Over citation:<\/strong> Only cite when necessary; citing every sentence with the same source may look suspicious.<\/p><p><strong>Use Reliable External Links:<\/strong> External links should supplement content not serve as primary evidence. Avoid linking to commercial pages or self promotion.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 6: Submitting Your Article<\/strong><\/h2><p>Once your draft is complete:<\/p><p><strong>Submit for Review:<\/strong> Move your draft to the Pages for drafting (AfC) process if you are new. Experienced editors review drafts for adherence before release.<\/p><p><strong>Address Feedback:<\/strong>\u00a0Editors may suggest changes such as inserting citations or revising text for neutrality. Respond constructively and make revisions promptly.<\/p><p><strong>Avoid Immediate Re Publishing:<\/strong> If your draft is rejected don\u2019t republish immediately. Review feedback improve your article and resubmit.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 7: Avoiding Common Pitfalls<\/strong><\/h2><p>Even experienced editors make mistakes. Some common causes of deletion:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Promotional Content<\/strong> Language that markets a person brand or organization.<\/li><li><strong>Insufficient Notability<\/strong> Lack of independent in depth coverage.<\/li><li><strong>Excessive Primary Sources<\/strong> Relying on company blogs press releases or social media.<\/li><li><strong>Original Research<\/strong> Including unverified claims opinions or speculation.<\/li><li><strong>Conflict of Interest<\/strong> Writing about yourself or your company.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Search for \u201cArticles for deletion\u201d discussions on Wikipedia to see why similar pages were deleted. Learning from these examples is invaluable.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 8: Maintaining Your Article<\/strong><\/h2><p>Publishing is not the end. Wikipedia articles are living documents:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Monitor Changes<\/strong> Check your article frequently for changes by others users. Some edits may inadvertently introduce bias or errors.<\/li><li><strong>Update with Reliable Sources<\/strong> As new developments occur while editing using credible references.<\/li><li><strong>Engage Constructively<\/strong> Participate in talk pages to discuss conflicts or recommendations. Avoid edit wars agreement is key.<\/li><li><strong>Watch for Vandalism<\/strong> Wikipedia articles are publicly editable. Use the \u201cWatchlist\u201d feature to track changes.<\/li><\/ol><h2><strong>Step 9: Tools and Resources for Success<\/strong><\/h2><p>Several tools make Wikipedia editing easier:<\/p><ul><li><strong>WikiSandbox<\/strong> A private area for drafting articles.<\/li><li><strong>Citation Generators<\/strong> Tools like Zotero or Citation Machine help create templates.<\/li><li><strong>Notability Checkers<\/strong> Review existing Wikipedia pages to see coverage criteria.<\/li><li><strong>Manual of Style (MOS)<\/strong> Comprehensive guide for formatting grammar and references.<\/li><li><strong>Talk Pages<\/strong> Engage with editors and seek feedback.<\/li><\/ul><p>These resources increase efficiency and help maintain compliance.<\/p><h2><strong>Step 10: Building Reputation on Wikipedia<\/strong><\/h2><p>Having a strong account history helps your page survive:<\/p><ul><li>Make small constructive edits to existing pages.<\/li><li>Fix grammar update references and improve formatting.<\/li><li>Gain trust from experienced editors; new editors with no history are scrutinized more heavily.<\/li><\/ul><p>Wikipedia favors contributors with a track record of compliance and neutrality.<\/p><h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Creating a Wikipedia page that escapes deletion is challenging but achievable. It requires understanding the platform\u2019s principles choosing a significant subject handling thorough research drafting with a neutral tone formatting correctly citing reliable references and captivating with the community. By following these steps you can avoid the common pitfalls that lead to removal and contribute valuable lasting content to one of the world\u2019s most trusted encyclopedias.<\/p><p>Remember: Wikipedia rewards diligence objectivity and accuracy. Your effort in adhering to these guidelines not only ensures your page survives but also enriches the global information center in a meaningful way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4053601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4053601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ca13d elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"47ca13d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What makes a topic eligible for a Wikipedia page?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7521\"><div class=\"faq-item active\" style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"faq-answer\">A topic is eligible if it meets Wikipedia\u2019s notability criteria. This means it must have significant coverage in reliable and independent sources such as academic journals, books, or reputable news outlets. Minor mentions, self-published content, or press releases are not enough to establish notability.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I create a Wikipedia page for my company or myself?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7522\"><div class=\"faq-item active\"><div class=\"faq-answer\">It is possible, but highly discouraged due to conflict of interest. Wikipedia recommends avoiding self-written pages because promotional or biased content is often removed. Instead, independent editors should create the page if there are enough credible sources.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the most common reasons Wikipedia pages get deleted?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7523\"><div class=\"faq-item active\"><div class=\"faq-answer\">The most common reasons include lack of notability, use of promotional language, excessive reliance on primary sources such as press releases, original research or unverifiable claims, and editing with a conflict of interest.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7524\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7524\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need to cite every statement on a Wikipedia page?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7524\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7524\"><div class=\"faq-item active\"><div class=\"faq-answer\">Not every line needs a citation, but all significant claims and important facts must be backed by reliable sources. Inline citations with Wikipedia\u2019s preferred templates such as &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|\u2026}}&lt;\/ref&gt; are the best way to ensure consistency and credibility.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7525\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7525\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I increase the chances of my Wikipedia page being approved?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7525\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7525\"><div class=\"faq-item active\"><div class=\"faq-answer\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3fe0b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3fe0b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"faq-section\"><div class=\"faq-item active\"><div class=\"faq-answer\">The chances improve if you choose a topic with strong notability, rely only on independent and credible sources, write in a neutral encyclopedic style, draft in your Sandbox first, and build trust by making constructive edits on existing Wikipedia pages before submitting your own.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ca13d elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"47ca13d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-accordion\"><div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7521\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes a topic eligible for a Wikipedia page?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<div class=\\\"faq-item active\\\" style=\\\"color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\\\"><div class=\\\"faq-answer\\\">A topic is eligible if it meets Wikipedia\\u2019s notability criteria. 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