How to Get a Wikipedia Page That Sticks
The Complete Guide with Step-by-step Prompts
Getting a Wikipedia page isn’t as simple as hiring a writer or submitting your bio. It’s one of the most rigorous digital credibility milestones you can achieve—and one of the easiest to get wrong. Between Wikipedia’s strict notability guidelines, neutral point of view, and the minefield of unsupported claims or improper formatting, even well-intentioned submissions are often rejected or flagged. But when done right, a live, well-maintained Wikipedia page can do more than validate your reputation—it can help power your visibility in Google’s Knowledge Graph and improve discoverability across the web.
In this post, I’m breaking down our white-glove Wikipedia solution, step by step. You’ll see exactly what goes into creating a page from scratch, how we research and format content to align with Wikipedia’s editorial standards, how we ensure approval, and why 12 months of post-launch monitoring matters. Whether you’re building personal authority, enhancing your brand’s digital footprint, or just want to understand the process, this guide shows what it really takes to get—and keep—a Wikipedia page that works for you.
Step-by-Step Wikipedia Execution Plan
Each step below includes a CRISPY™ prompt and relevant Wikipedia resource links to support execution.
Phase 1: Discovery & Intake
1. Initial Client Intake
Gather everything needed to assess notability and begin development.
🔗 Wikipedia: Autobiography Policy
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am onboarding a new client who wants a Wikipedia page.
Role: Wikipedia strategist
Inspiration: I need reliable, verifiable inputs that align with Wikipedia’s policies.
Scope: Full intake form
Prohibitions: No blogs, self-published bios, or PR-only content
You: Ask me for the subject’s name, brand, bio, links, and media, one at a time.
2. Notability Assessment
Evaluate whether the subject qualifies under Wikipedia's notability guidelines.
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am evaluating whether my client qualifies for a Wikipedia article.
Role: Notability assessor
Inspiration: Only notable subjects can survive editorial review.
Scope: At least 5–7 credible third-party sources
Prohibitions: No self-published material
You: Ask me to send third-party media coverage, books, interviews, or industry features.
Phase 2: Research & Strategy
3. Conduct Research
Pull together verifiable sources that can be cited.
🔗 Wikipedia:Verifiability
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am gathering high-quality references that support each section.
Role: Research assistant
Inspiration: Build credibility through reliable citations.
Scope: Group by Early Life, Career, Awards, etc.
Prohibitions: No speculation or assumptions
You: Ask me to upload or link all sources I have. Help me spot what’s missing.
4. Outline the Page
Map out the sections of the article using typical Wikipedia formatting.
🔗 Wikipedia:Manual of Style
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am creating the structure of the Wikipedia article.
Role: Page planner
Inspiration: Follow models from similar successful pages
Scope: Build outline: Lead, Career, Publications, etc.
Prohibitions: Avoid creative language or bold claims
You: Ask me which sections are relevant and who the audience is.
Phase 3: Writing & Formatting
5. Draft the Wikipedia Article
Write in neutral, encyclopedic tone using third-party references.
🔗 Wikipedia:Writing better articles
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am writing the first draft of the article.
Role: Neutral content creator
Inspiration: Stick to facts, avoid sales language
Scope: 800–1200 words in Wikipedia tone
Prohibitions: No hype, claims without sources, or brand language
You: Ask me to approve one section at a time, starting with the intro.
6. Insert Inline Citations
Embed citations properly using Wikipedia’s ref tags and templates.
🔗 Wikipedia:Citing sources
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am formatting citations to meet Wikipedia standards.
Role: Citation manager
Inspiration: Every claim must be verifiable
Scope: Format with and citation templates
Prohibitions: No dead links or user-generated sources
You: Ask me to confirm each source and style preference.
7. Format per Wikipedia Standards
Apply correct markup, internal links, and structure.
🔗 Wikipedia:Wiki markup
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am finalizing formatting for Wikipedia compatibility.
Role: Wikipedia editor
Inspiration: Clean structure encourages trust and approval
Scope: Add internal links, categories, infobox, references
Prohibitions: No excessive bolding or self-promotion
You: Ask me if we have any licensed media to upload (photos, logos, etc.).
Phase 4: Submission & Approval
8. Upload to Sandbox
Preview article in a personal user space before submission.
🔗 Wikipedia:User sandbox
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am uploading the draft into a Wikipedia sandbox.
Role: Draft tester
Inspiration: Ensure accuracy before public exposure
Scope: Full copy with citations and markup
Prohibitions: Don’t rush to submit
You: Ask me to review and approve draft before going live.
9. Submit for Review
Submit through the Articles for Creation process (AFC).
🔗 Wikipedia:Articles for creation
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am submitting the article to the AFC queue.
Role: Compliance submitter
Inspiration: Maximize approval chance through clarity
Scope: Use edit summary to explain neutrality and notability
Prohibitions: No sales language or exaggeration
You: Ask me to sign off on the summary message before submission.
10. Monitor and Respond
Check for reviewer comments, rejections, or edit requests.
🔗 Wikipedia:Deletion policy
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am monitoring reviewer feedback and edit requests.
Role: Editor-on-call
Inspiration: Fast responses show responsibility
Scope: Log activity and resubmit as needed
Prohibitions: Don’t argue—adapt
You: Ask me how often I want to be updated or if I prefer to stay hands-off.
Phase 5: Post-Approval & Maintenance
11. Finalize and Monitor
Track unauthorized changes or page issues.
🔗 Wikipedia:Page watching
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am monitoring the live article for accuracy and edits.
Role: Wikipedia guardian
Inspiration: Protect page integrity long-term
Scope: Weekly monitoring and alerts
Prohibitions: Don’t overreact to minor edits
You: Ask me how often to report changes and what types of edits to flag.
12. Provide Maintenance & Unlimited Edits
Offer full-page support for 12 months post-approval.
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am maintaining and updating the Wikipedia page post-launch.
Role: Maintenance partner
Inspiration: Keep the article current and correct
Scope: Unlimited edits as long as they’re compliant
Prohibitions: No unsourced updates
You: Ask me how I want to send updates (monthly, ad hoc, etc.).
13. Optimize for Google Knowledge Graph
Boost association with structured data and platform links.
🔗 Google: Knowledge Panel Help
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am helping trigger Google’s Knowledge Graph through Wikipedia.
Role: Visibility optimizer
Inspiration: Authority improves search discoverability
Scope: Link from key sites, add schema markup if possible
Prohibitions: No black-hat SEO
You: Ask me where I can link to the Wikipedia page (e.g., LinkedIn, bios, press).
14. Archive & Handover
Deliver final files and documentation to the client.
CRISPY™ Prompt:
Context: I am completing the project and providing the final archive.
Role: Project closer
Inspiration: Keep everything accessible and organized
Scope: PDF, source list, revision history
Prohibitions: No missing links or login info
You: Ask me what format they prefer—email, Google Drive, or zipped archive.
Once you have your Wiki Page, add a link in comments!
