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=== Name a new article === | === Name a new article === | ||
{{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, | {{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Name a new article}}Before creating a new article, check to ensure that another article does not already exist for the topic. <br> | ||
*'''Unique titles.''' No two articles may have the same title. <br> | *'''Unique titles.''' No two articles may have the same title. <br> | ||
* | *'''Avoid duplication'''. If an article already exists for the same topic, edit the existing article rather than creating a new article. | ||
*'''Specific but short titles.''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific enough 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. | *'''Specific but short titles.''' Titles should be as short as possible but specific enough 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. | *'''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. | ||
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==== '''Italics''' ==== | ==== '''Italics''' ==== | ||
In a title, italicize only the titles of books and ships.<br> | In a title, italicize only the titles of books and ships.<br> | ||
=== Rename an existing article === | === Rename an existing article === | ||