Because paid editors are strongly discouraged from directly editing articles on Wikipedia, we must work through the community to propose changes in line with Wikipedia's conflict of interest (COI) guidelines. This process involves submitting requests to volunteer editors, who review our proposals and—if they agree the content improves Wikipedia based on its standards of neutrality and verifiability—implement the changes for us. It's important not to waste editors' time with lengthy messages or unrealistic requests. We also save you time, by taking the guesswork out of this process, ensuring each proposal has the best chance of being well-received.
Once we've finished drafting content that meets your messaging goals and satisfies Wikipedia's standards, we then post it on a related discussion page for community review. We explain the rationale behind each change, provide reliable sources, and reference relevant Wikipedia guidelines. Since Wikipedia is community-driven, it can take time to receive an initial response, and making a significant impact on an article often takes several months. For this reason, we generally recommend a six-month effort to write, submit, and place all content.
This collaborative approach emphasizes transparency and respect for Wikipedia's volunteer editors, who are more willing to work with us when they see that we respect their platform's aims. By maintaining open dialogue with the editor community and adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, we help ensure that changes are reviewed fairly and have the best chance of being accepted.
