CEO.wiki:FAQ

This page answers frequently asked questions about CEO.wiki.

General questions

What is CEO.wiki?

CEO.wiki is a collaborative knowledge platform focused on documenting chief executive officers, corporate leadership, business organizations, and the global business ecosystem. It is built on MediaWiki software and maintained by volunteer contributors.

Who writes CEO.wiki?

CEO.wiki is written and edited by volunteers from around the world. Contributors include business researchers, former executives, journalists, academics, and members of the public interested in corporate leadership and business knowledge.

Is CEO.wiki reliable?

CEO.wiki aims for reliability through:

• Requiring reliable sources for all content
• Maintaining a neutral point of view
• Implementing editorial oversight through experienced contributors
• Allowing community review and correction of errors

However, as with any reference work, readers should verify important information through multiple sources.

How is CEO.wiki different from Wikipedia?

While CEO.wiki uses the same MediaWiki software as Wikipedia, it has a specialized focus on business leadership and corporate topics. CEO.wiki provides more detailed coverage of CEOs, business strategies, and corporate governance than a general encyclopedia typically would.

Is CEO.wiki free?

Yes. CEO.wiki is free to read and free to contribute to. There are no subscription fees or paywalls.

Contributing

How can I contribute?

To contribute to CEO.wiki:

1. Request an account
2. Read our contribution guidelines
3. Review the Manual of Style
4. Start editing!

Do I need an account to edit?

Yes. Unlike Wikipedia, CEO.wiki requires users to create an account before editing. This helps maintain quality and accountability while reducing vandalism.

Can anyone edit any article?

Most articles can be edited by registered users. However, some pages may be protected due to vandalism or disputes. Protected pages can only be edited by administrators or other users with specific permissions.

What if I make a mistake?

Don't worry! CEO.wiki keeps a complete history of all changes. If you make a mistake, other contributors can easily revert it. We encourage new editors to be bold while learning our guidelines.

How do I report an error?

If you find an error:

• Edit the article directly if you have an account
• Contact us through the Community portal
• Discuss on the article's talk page

Content guidelines

What topics are covered on CEO.wiki?

CEO.wiki primarily covers:

• Chief executive officers and corporate leadership
• Public and private corporations
• Business strategies and practices
• Corporate governance and organizational management
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate events
• Business industries and sectors

How do I know if a topic is notable enough for CEO.wiki?

See our notability guidelines. Generally, subjects must have received significant coverage in reliable, independent sources.

Can I create an article about myself or my company?

While not prohibited, we strongly discourage creating articles about yourself or your own organization. Such articles often violate our neutral point of view policy. Consider requesting that independent editors create the article if the subject meets our notability guidelines.

What are reliable sources?

Reliable sources typically include:

• Major news organizations
• Business publications and journals
• Academic sources
• Official corporate filings and reports
• Reputable books

See Reliable sources for detailed guidance.

Technical questions

Can I use CEO.wiki content elsewhere?

Yes, CEO.wiki content is available under a free license. However, you must provide attribution. See our copyright page for details.

Why isn't my edit showing up?

Possible reasons:

• The page may be cached; try refreshing
• Your edit may have been reverted by another user
• You may not have clicked "Save changes"

How do I add images?

Images can be uploaded through the "Upload file" link in the sidebar. Make sure you have the right to use any image you upload and provide proper attribution.

Who can I contact for help?

• Visit the Community portal
• Review our Editing help guide
• Ask questions on article talk pages

Policies

What is the Code of Conduct?

Our Code of Conduct outlines expected behavior for all participants. We require respectful, professional interaction and prohibit harassment, vandalism, and disruptive editing.

How do you handle conflicts of interest?

Editors with conflicts of interest (such as employees of companies covered on CEO.wiki) must:

• Disclose their affiliation
• Avoid directly editing articles about their organization
• Suggest changes on talk pages instead
• Maintain neutral point of view

How is privacy protected?

See our Privacy Policy for information about data collection and protection.