Getting a Wikipedia Page
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What is the process for creating a new Wikipedia page?
Build sourcing, draft in sandbox or Articles for Creation, submit with disclosed COI, respond to community review, and engage in any AfD discussion if challenged.
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Our Wikipedia article was deleted. Can it be recreated and how do we avoid deletion again?
Recreation requires materially new notability evidence and the proper deletion-review or Articles for Creation path. Recreating without changes produces another deletion, often more quickly.
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How long does it take to get a Wikipedia page approved?
AfC reviews can take days to several months depending on backlog and complexity. Borderline cases with sourcing questions take longer. We plan for weeks to a few months and we do not promise specific dates.
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What is the Wikipedia general notability guideline vs specific notability guidelines?
GNG requires significant coverage in reliable independent sources. Subject-specific guidelines provide alternative criteria for specific categories like academics, athletes, politicians, books, and films.
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Can a private company have a Wikipedia page?
Yes. Private companies can have Wikipedia articles when they meet the notability standard through significant coverage in reliable independent sources. Private status does not disqualify; it changes which sources are available.
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