Want a Wikipedia Page? First, You Need to Be Wiki-Worthy.
Creating a Wikipedia page might sound like a great way to boost your visibility, but not everyone qualifies. Wikipedia has strict notability guidelines, and failing to meet them can result in your page being flagged, deleted, or permanently blocked from recreation. Before investing your time and resources into a page, it’s essential to determine whether you or your brand meet Wikipedia’s standards.
What Does It Mean to Be “Wiki-Worthy”?
To have a Wikipedia page that sticks, you must meet the platform’s notability criteria. These vary slightly depending on the topic (person, organization, book, etc.), but the general principles are the same:
- Significant Coverage in Reliable Sources. You must be the subject of multiple, in-depth articles in independent, reliable, and secondary sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, academic journals). Brief mentions, press releases, or interviews on your own site or blog don’t count.
- Independent and Neutral. The sources must be written by people or outlets with no connection to you. Paid content, affiliate marketing pieces, and sponsored posts are not valid.
- Multiple Sources. One feature article isn’t enough. Ideally, you should have at least 3–5 solid sources that provide substantial, factual information about you or your work — not just passing mentions.
For individuals, companies, or creative works, Wikipedia outlines specific notability guidelines here: Wikipedia: Notability Guidelines
What Happens If You’re Not Wiki-Worthy (Yet)
If you don’t meet the criteria today, that doesn’t mean you never will. I’ll give you honest feedback on where the gaps are and what kind of visibility you’d need to build before trying again. I also offer editorial guidance and PR strategy for those looking to become notable in the eyes of Wikipedia.
Creating a page prematurely can backfire. Once deleted, a topic may be much harder to reintroduce later. That’s why an upfront assessment is crucial.
If you would like strategic guidance on building legitimate coverage, let’s talk.
Common Misconceptions
- “My company is large, so I qualify.” (Not necessarily.)
- “I’ve spoken at major conferences.” (Usually not enough.)
- “I can write my own page.” (Conflict of interest issues.)
- “More sources = automatic approval.” (Quality matters.)
Ready to Find Out If You’re Wiki-Worthy?
Let’s start with a notability evaluation. Please share 2–3 of the strongest independent sources that feature you directly (not company bios, press releases, or interviews you initiated). That will allow me to determine whether a consultation makes sense and what the likely scope would be. The sources should meet all of the following criteria:
- Published by independent, reputable news organizations or established industry publications (not company websites, press releases, or sponsored content)
- Provide substantial coverage about you specifically—not just a quote or brief mention
- Were written by journalists or editors unaffiliated with you or your company
- Discuss your work, impact, or role in a broader context (not event listings, speaker bios, or podcast appearances)
- Are not interviews with you or content you authored yourself
Not all sources used to create your page need to meet the above criteria, but if you don’t have 2-3 that do, your page will likely not be accepted.
If qualifying coverage appears viable, the next step would be a 30-minute consultation to discuss process, timeline, and estimated costs. I will send a link after I review your sources.
Submit Sources for Review
You can contact me to submit your background and links. I’ll let you know if a Wikipedia page is feasible and what the next steps would be.
