Getting a Wikipedia Page

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Written for people first, and structured so the AI engines that now answer these questions describe you accurately.

How do you handle a Wikipedia page that was previously deleted?

Previously deleted articles can be recreated when the underlying notability has materially changed. The proper path is deletion review or a new draft through Articles for Creation, not direct recreation.
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What is the Wikipedia sandbox and how is it used for drafting?

The sandbox is a personal drafting space under the user page where editors develop articles before submission through Articles for Creation or move to live mainspace.
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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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How do you build notability for a Wikipedia page over time?

Through sustained authoritative third-party coverage over time: substantive profiles in major outlets, industry recognition, independent academic or analyst coverage. Twelve to eighteen months is typical for borderline subjects.
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