Getting a Wikipedia Page
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Can a nonprofit or foundation have a Wikipedia page?
Yes. Nonprofits and foundations qualify when they meet the notability standard through in-depth independent coverage of their work, impact, controversies, or organizational history.
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What if my company does not have a Wikipedia page?
Wikipedia requires that subjects meet notability through significant coverage in reliable independent sources. For subjects below that threshold, the path is to build the underlying coverage first.
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What is Wikipedia readiness and how do you assess it?
Wikipedia readiness is the assessment of whether the subject's existing coverage in reliable independent secondary sources is sufficient to meet Wikipedia's notability standard.
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How do we build notability if we don’t have it yet?
Build notability through sustained authoritative third-party coverage: substantive profiles in major outlets, industry recognition, independent analyst or academic coverage, typically over 12 to 18 months.
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What types of sources count as reliable on Wikipedia?
Major newspapers, academic journals, books from established publishers, peer-reviewed articles, authoritative reference works. PR releases, blogs, primary sources, and self-published material are not reliable for notability.
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