WikiIndex talk:Structured data

• What would the definition be for StructuredData
  • I don't know what this is (and yes, I've read the page). TedErnst | talk 00:01, 18 Feb 2006 (EST)

Trying to clarify that because this site uses structured data, some things are done a little differently than other wiki. (wikipedia, meatball, etc). I think Structured Data is new to the wiki family, it is to me, so being clear about it will help.

I still don't understand. How is this different from Meatball or Wikipedia? TedErnst | talk 00:11, 18 Feb 2006 (EST)

Screenshot for clarification

I have included the edit because I do value it as part of the structure. MarkDilley | talk

We really need a definition of StructuredData. I'm not seeing how it's different from the WikiWay. TedErnst | talk 15:10, 9 Mar 2006 (EST)

StructuredData means that there is Data that is structured. In this wiki, we use Wiki_Template (or something) on almost every single page. This is structured. We are not asking people to come here and make the page for their wiki any way they want to. We are requiring structure. MarkDilley | talk

inspired by lions charting at community wiki

Where are the instructions for Noobs?

Hi, I just added my wikisite Debatrix, and now that I have a little time I was wanting to add the structured data to its page on this wiki, but I am a relative noob at this and do not understand what some of the entries are, or how to add them. Could someone point me to some detailed instructions? --jake4d 21:40, 27 July 2009 (EDT)

Hi. I hope that people who start new wiki are eventually funneled to the WikiIndex:Add a Wiki page. Was that page easy for you to find? If not, what could we do to help?

That page, in theory, leads people to create a new page on the WikiIndex with automagically included structured data template.

In practice, it's a bit confusing what to do next. People in a rush (or newcomers) are encouraged to at least type in the URL somewhere in the edit box and hit "save". Typically some other editor(s) will then fill in the other details later.

That automagically included template has a bunch of equal signs, one for each field.

The "field name" is on the left side of the equals (we leave those alone).

The actual field data on the right side of the equals (the side we edit).

That automagically included template fills in "default" field data. Any editor who fills in real data in any field deletes the default data in that field.

Again, in theory there should be enough information on the "Add a Wiki" page, and the pages you get to by clicking on the name of each field of the structured template (in the "normal view" or the "default preview), for anyone to fill in all the appropriate details on the field data.

Is there some way we could make this clearer, without overwhelming newcomers with excessively detailed instructions? --DavidCary 00:33, 8 September 2009 (EDT)