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{{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. <br> | {{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. <br> | ||
*No two articles may have the same title. <br> | *'''Unique titles.''' No two articles may have the same title. <br> | ||
*A wiki search should be done for the proposed title to ensure that there is not an existing article with that title. <br> | *A wiki search should be done for the proposed title to ensure that there is not an existing article with that title.<br> | ||
*Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. A | *Avoid duplication of articles. If an article already exists for the same topic, contributors should edit the existing article rather than create a new article. | ||
*'''Specific but short titles.''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific enugh that users can identify the topic of the article when it appears in the search results. Avoid clever but unclear titles. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. | |||
*'''Common terms.''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well formatted name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article. | |||
*You may want to run it by experienced wiki contributors. <br> | *You may want to run it by experienced wiki contributors. <br> | ||
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== Draft Pages or Sandboxes == | == Draft Pages or Sandboxes == | ||
Major editing work on a page that will not be finished for an extended time may confuse visitors to the page. To avoid this, it is recommend that lengthy or long term editing preparations are worked on in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Sandbox|sandbox]] you create. Be sure to add a link in the "Discussion" page of where the planned changes will be posted, to the sandbox where the planned changes are being worked on. This will allow comments on the new content until it is moved from the sandbox page to the page that needs the changes. | Major editing work on a page that will not be finished for an extended time may confuse visitors to the page. To avoid this, it is recommend that lengthy or long term editing preparations are worked on in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Sandbox|sandbox]] you create. Be sure to add a link in the "Discussion" page of where the planned changes will be posted, to the sandbox where the planned changes are being worked on. This will allow comments on the new content until it is moved from the sandbox page to the page that needs the changes. {{further|FamilySearch Wiki:About the Sandbox}} | ||
{{further|FamilySearch Wiki:About the Sandbox}} | |||
== Related articles == | == Related articles == | ||
{{policies and guidelines}} | {{policies and guidelines}} | ||