The Ink Tank Blog
Can you use ChatGPT to write Wikipedia articles?
We competed with ChatGPT to create a new Wikipedia article. The results showed that speed isn't everything.
7 Signs a Wikipedia Editing Service is Probably a Scam
Tips to help you navigate the hordes of scammers online who will gladly take your money and leave you in worse shape on Wikipedia than you began with.
Wiki Marketing Fails: 7 Brands Who Messed With Wikipedia and Lived to Regret It
The most infamous marketing fails on Wikipedia, foiled attempts to manipulate Wikipedia, and great examples of why you'll want an agency that understands Wikipedia's rules for brands.
So, you've decided it's time for a Wikipedia article | Part III
We’ve talked about key policies and guidelines, and the types of sources which help you the most in showing the Wikipedia community your subject deserves a standalone article. Now, it's time to tackle the question of what your draft should look like.
So, you've decided it's time for a Wikipedia article | Part II
How do I know if my new article will meet Wikipedia's guidelines?
So, you've decided it's time for a Wikipedia article | Part 1
Let's see if we can untangle a bit of the bowl of spaghetti that is Wikipedia's policies regarding creating new articles for business reasons.
Wikipedia is important to your brand. So is knowing if the advice you're getting is good or bad.
Recently, we came across an article published by Entrepreneur titled "Need a Business Wiki? Here are 5 Ways to Get Your Brand on Wikipedia", and naturally we had to see what sort of advice it contained. To be frank, the advice in the article is not good.
The Trouble with Cryptocurrency Articles on Wikipedia
Editing cryptocurrency articles on Wikipedia is tricky. We take a look at why that's the case and identify some sources to avoid for the best chance of success.
Ask a Wiki Expert #5: Can I Delete Something I Don't Like From My Wikipedia Page?
Discover the answer in our latest Ask a Wiki Expert article. Find out if you have the power to remove undesirable content from your Wikipedia page.
Ask a Wiki Expert #4: Why Can't I Use Press Releases From My Company to Update Our Wikipedia Page?
If you want to ask a wiki expert #4: why can't I use press releases from my company to update our Wikipedia page? Visit Beutler Ink for more details.
Ask a Wiki Expert #3: Would it Be Easier if We Write a Wikipedia Article for You to Publish?
A lot of companies, especially those with a dedicated communications team, have talented writers and know their subject very well, so it kind of makes sense for them to write it. The truth is, that's not really how it works.
Ask a Wiki Expert #2: How Do I Know if My Company Qualifies for a Wikipedia Page?
Wikipedia theoretically has room for everything, but obviously not everything qualifies.
Ask A Wiki Expert: What is the Right Way to Approach a Wikipedia Article About You or Your Company?
You probably already know that Wikipedia has a "conflict of interest" rule that discourages someone with a financial connection from editing an article on that subject. But what you're supposed to do instead isn't quite as clear.
What Brands Can Learn from The North Face Wikipedia Backlash
A marketing stunt turned PR fiasco holds lessons for other brands that see value in Wikipedia's reach, but want to avoid the whole thing blowing up the wrong way.
Wikipedia, and Other Growing Pains
In a way, Wikipedia and I grew up together. I started kindergarten the same year the encyclopedia launched, and now I engage with the Wikipedia community professionally.
How Wikipedia Decides
Everyone you know visits Wikipedia every day, but almost nobody who reads it knows how Wikipedia's articles get to be the way they are in the first place.
Ten Predictions for Wikipedia in 2016
Less than a month from this writing, Wikipedia will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its founding.
5 Times You Should Avoid Editing Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a study in contradictions: it's highly informative, but sometimes also misleading.
How You Can Travel Through Space and Time with Wikipedia as Your Flux Capacitor
As if Wikipedia being the world's largest encyclopedia wasn't amazing enough, the site has inspired a network of tools, companion sites and games that use volunteer-edited information to create new content.
Wikipedia: Down the Rabbit Hole
Here are some of the weird things I've picked up on my solo missions through Wikipedia.