WikiIndex:Add a Wiki: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 05:26, 10 January 2009

Anyone can add a page to WikiIndex to describe a wiki website (what this site is about). Follow these simple steps:

Step 1 – Check if it's already listed here

Use the search feature in the left side menu to check if the wiki is already listed here. We already have quite a big index. Try some alternate names of your wiki (e.g. with or without the word wiki on the end). If you find it, there's no need to add it again, just edit the existing information!

Step 2 – Copy the Boilerplate

Copy the following boilerplate to your clipboard (select and Ctrl C)

Template:Wiki Boilerplate

Step 3 – Create the Wiki page

Find the correct name of the wiki. Typically this will be a one word name without spaces, and without the trailing '.com' or '.org', but with upper and lower case characters. (See Naming Conventions)
Type the name of your wiki in the search box and click the "Add" button below the search box
If your wiki page was not found create it by clicking on the link "...create an article with this title."
Paste the boilerplate from step 2 into the edit box (Ctrl V)
Enter the appropriate info for your wiki. All the appropriate categories are listed on the Wiki Index page of this wiki
If your wiki has no logo, please change the logo field from "Image:NoLogo.png" to "Image:NoLogoYet.png"
Save the page

Step 4 – Upload the logo

To put a logo on the wiki description page...

You must login or create a user login before you can upload an image
Click on the "Upload file" link in the lower left hand toolbox
Locate your logo file using the browse button
Upload the file
Copy the page name of the image page
Replace "Image:NoLogo.png" in the code above with your image page name
Save the page

Note: if you upload an image that starts with a lower case character, this first character is automatically converted to upper case. The server is case sensitive. So prepare to link to "Logoxyz.gif" when you've actually uploaded "logoxyz.gif".

Optional – categorizing

How do categories work

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-Christmas Festival Preparations
+== Step 4 – Upload the logo ==
+To put a logo on the wiki description page...
+* You must login or [[Special:Userlogin|create a user login]] before you can upload an image
+* Click on the '''"Upload file"''' link in the lower left hand toolbox
+* Locate your logo file using the browse button
+* Upload the file
+* Copy the page name of the image page
+* Replace "Image:NoLogo.png" in the code above with your image page name
+* '''Save''' the page
-Christmas can be referred to as Christmas Day. It is an annual day which is celebrated every 25th day of December. The day is usually celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Since Christmas is a time of gladness, co-workers, friends and family come together and join in the celebrations.
+'''Note''': if you upload an image that starts with a lower case character, this first character is automatically converted to upper case. The server is case sensitive. So prepare to link to "Logoxyz.gif" when you've actually uploaded "logoxyz.gif".
-Decorations such as Christmas trees, holly Santa Claus, mistletoe, nativity scenes, christmas gifts and Christmas lights are used during the festivities. In this occasion, gifts for families and friends are given as well as showing generosity to the less fortunate in the society.
-Christians and non-Christians normally celebrate the day as a secular cultural event. The gifts given during Christmas holidays are attributed to the character known as Santa Claus who is also sometimes known as Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas.
-There are various Christmas hot deals for Christians and non-Christians. The day starts earlier with preparations and invitations with colorful cards. On the day of the occasion, sumptuous recipes are prepared while others buy meal, deserts and cookies from food stores.
-Dinner is the main food for the day. Relatives, friends, workers, and others are invited for a shared meal. Chefs prepare [http://www.christmasgiftscottage.com simple holiday recipes] until the celebration reach the climax. Party people usually prepare themselves in advance and prepare gifts, food, and drinks to mark the day.
-Though many would prefer to buy cooked foods like cakes, homemade are more delicious. They are prepared to the specification of the visitors of the day and depending on the specialty of the December 25. Readymade deserts can be sourced from restaurants, supermarkets and food stores.
-To make this day successful, you need to invest in Christmas decoration. Buy Christmas gift cottage to warm your house. Do interior home dcor to provide an inviting mood. You cannot afford to lose friends, but with the right decoration, you will ever make an impressive move!
-When making Christmas preparations, always invite your friends some week before the day. This will allow them plan on how to attend and prepare for the day. Prepare your cooking equipments, venue, and be ready to invest in worthy decorations that will speak for you.
-Treasured gifts are the most appreciated gifts when dishing out gifts to family and friends during Christmas. Decorative strategies, plans, dessert and dinner recipes all add up to making a Christmas more memorable and enjoyable. The most precious christmas idea is donation to the poor people. There are many ways to make christmas more colourful by online books and ideas.
 == Optional – categorizing ==