Well, it does but it doesn’t. I am taking advantage of a shocking headline to make a point. A common thing I hear from people who want to correct information on Wikipedia is, “but it’s the truth.” I completely understand and stand behind anyone saying this. But Wikipedia does not rely on what is true […]

Thinking of having a company Wikipedia page. Wondering how to create a Wikipedia page for your company? I highly recommend you read through this guide first. Yes, everyone wants a Wikipedia page. However, if you do not follow the process properly, you will wind up with your page deleted. This guide goes through various things […]

Chances are you came across this article looking for help editing a difficult topic in Wikipedia. Yes, despite having many universal guidelines for editing, some areas are just tougher than others. Why? Two reasons. The first is that these areas are often controversial. When this happens, you get so many different opinions about what content […]

I have been editing Wikipedia for more than a decade. During my time as a professional Wikipedia page writer, I have encountered a number of questions people often ask before hiring me. While I do offer advice through the website, I decided to take the time and create this list to help guide you through […]

Whitewashing. The black-hat method used to correct misinformation on Wikipedia. The term has a negative aspect when dealing with Wikipedia. I like to refer to it as navigating the grey area of Wikipedia. After all, you are allowed to clean up misinformation, just not without following Wikipedia’s guidelines on neutral point of view. This is […]