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}} If I want to create an informational page on a website (like Jaredat.com which had a speedy deletion) what should I put on it so it doesn't get deleted again? Indexcard88 (talk) 12:57, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

An article on a personal web site is usually not appropriate for inclusion in Wikipedia. You should not recreate it. We have a guideline for what is suitable and what isn't,

Notability. Please review that. Gigs (talk) 13:01, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply

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(Edit conflict; another answer to your help request follows.  Chzz  ►  13:05, 12 June 2009 (UTC))[reply]

Hi there.

First, I suggest you come and talk to us.

Second, I recommend that you make a user test page, as detailed in my welcome below.

Third, I recommend working on some other, existing articles a little, before embarking on your first new article.

When you are ready to write an article, it would be better to write it in your user area first, so that you could ask people to check it over for you. Note that the subject must be

reliable sources

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As I said - best thing to do would be talk to us live. I hope I'll see you there soon. Cheers,  Chzz  ►  13:05, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Indexcard88. This is NOT some automated message...it's from a real person. You can talk to me right now. Welcome to Wikipedia! I noticed you've just joined, and wanted to give you a few tips to get you started. If you have any questions, please talk to us. The tips below should help you to get started. Best of luck!  Chzz  ►  13:05, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need to read anything - anybody can edit; just go to an article and edit it. Be Bold , but please don't put silly stuff in - it will be removed very quickly, and will annoy people. Ask for help. Talk to us live, or edit this page, put {{helpme}} and describe what help you need. Someone will reply very quickly - usually within a few minutes. Play in your user area. For example, create User:Indexcard88/test. Edit existing articles, before you make your own. Look at some subjects that you know about, and see if you can make them a bit better. For example, Wikipedia:Cleanup#2009. When you're ready, read about Your first article . It should be about something well-known, and it will need references. Good luck with editing; please drop me a line some time on my own talk page. There's lots of information below. Once again, welcome to the fantastic world of Wikipedia! --  Chzz  ►  13:05, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply] Getting started Getting mentored How to: edit a page • upload and use images Frequently asked questions • Tips Where to ask questions or make comments Request administrator attention Policies and guidelines Neutral point of view • No original research Verifiability • Grade sources • Cite sources What Wikipedia is not • Biographies of living persons External links • Spam • Vandalism Deletion policy • Conflict of interest • Notability The community Best articles Build consensus • Resolve disputes Assume good faith • Civility • Etiquette No personal attacks • No legal threats Writing articles Be bold in editing • Develop an article The perfect article • Manual of style Pages needing attention • Peer review The missing manual