Think of a celebrity you admire. If you type this person’s name into Google and run a search, you’re sure to find a Wikipedia page about them on the first page of search results. Over the last several years, Wikipedia has evolved into a trusted source of information. It’s easy to navigate, and usually quite up-to-date.
From a person’s Wikipedia page, you can learn all sorts of information about them: their birthdate, a record of the work they’ve done, their most noteworthy accomplishments, the twists and turns of their personal life, etc.
Have you ever wondered what your Wikipedia page would say about you?
I think it’s safe to say that many of us have had this thought. We wonder which pictures of us would be used, which of our accomplishments would be listed, and whether or not our personal lives would sound exciting to a reader who stumbled across the article…
Can I Create a Wikipedia Page for Myself?
The question is just begging to be asked: Can you create your own Wikipedia page?
The answer is no, at least for the vast majority of us.
Wikipedia only allows individuals who are deemed “notable” (by their standards) to have Wikipedia articles written about them, and they discourage people from writing articles about themselves.
In other words, the answer to, “Can I create my own Wikipedia page?” is no. How to Create Wikipedia Page for a Person
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