Wikipedia is a widely recognised and trusted placement. And besides that:
- It improves online presence: a Wikipedia page appears high in search engine results.
- It provides a place where people can learn more about your company’s history, products, and achievements.
- It positively affects your company’s SEO with backlinks from a high-authority site like Wikipedia.
- It enhances the public perception of your brand as notable and reputable.
Here’s a quick guide on how and why to create a company Wikipedia page:
- Ensure your company is notable enough to merit a Wikipedia page. Notability means coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources.
- Collect references from articles, industry publications, books, and other sources about your company.
- Sign up for a Wikipedia account to start editing and creating pages.
- Discover Wikipedia’s Guidelines.
- Write a draft of your company’s Wikipedia page. Include sections like History, Products or Services, Achievements, and References. Ensure the content is neutral and well-cited with reliable sources.
- Use your Wikipedia sandbox to create your draft before publishing.
- Once your draft is ready, submit it for review by Wikipedia editors. They will check it for compliance with Wikipedia’s guidelines.
- Be prepared to engage with Wikipedia editors who may request changes or improvements. Respond politely and make necessary adjustments.
- Update it regularly.
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