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How to Edit a Wikipedia Page (Also Anonymously)

Dec 8

Editing a Wikipedia page is an easy and simple process if you follow the correct steps.

For example: This page on search engine optimization has been edited several times with time to keep it updated & informative: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Digital_Marketing

Does that peak your curiosity to know How to Edit a Wikipedia Page? Lets begin. First, go to [url]www.wikipedia.org[/url] and search for the article that you wish to edit in the search bar on top of the webpage.

When you have found it, click 'edit' at the top right of the screen and scroll down until you find 'Did you know...'. Click this and than press 'create or improve upon it.' A new window should open with lots of text, delete most of this but leave one sentence in place (this will inform readers that someone has edited this page). Now add something interesting about your chosen subject which hasn't been included yet.

To save your changes, scroll to the bottom of the page and press 'show preview'. If everything looks good, press 'save changes'.

Remember to be respectful when editing a Wikipedia page as other users may have contributed information that you don't agree with - it's best to discuss any disputes on the talk pages. Have fun editing!

When you are finished, scroll to the bottom of the window and press 'save changes.' Congratulations, your edits have been made!

However, before making any changes to an article, it is important to familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. This will ensure that your edits are made in a way that complies with Wikipedia's standards and are beneficial to the overall content of the encyclopedia.

Some of the most important policies to be aware of include:

- Neutral point of view: Wikipedia articles must present a balanced and unbiased view of the subject matter. All facts and opinions must be presented in an impartial manner.

- No original research: Wikipedia articles should not contain any information that has not been published elsewhere. This policy is designed to ensure that Wikipedia remains a reliable source of information.

- Verifiability: Wikipedia articles must contain information that can be verified by reliable sources. This policy helps to prevent the spread of false information on the encyclopedia.

For more detailed information on Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, please visit the following pages:

- Neutral point of view: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Some common guidelines to follow when editing Wikipedia articles include:

1. Always be sure to provide sources for any information that you add.

2. When making changes, be respectful of other editors and try to maintain a neutral point of view.

3. Avoid including personal opinions in your edits.

4. Always make changes in a logical, coherent manner.

5. When adding new content to an article, use the edit summary box to explain your reasoning for editing that specific section of the page.

Need a Wikipedia page for yourself, your company or Brand? Speak to Dhaval Shah - Digital Marketing Consultant & Search Engine Marketer. Dhaval is a performance marketer with a deep knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (Google + Bing Ads), Social Media Marketing & Conversion Optimization. Also check Dhaval's profile page on Wikimedia here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/. Dhaval is founder of BIG DOERS, you can find BIG DOERS profile on Crunchbase.

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