CEO.wiki:How to contribute

Welcome to CEO.wiki! We're glad you're interested in contributing to our collaborative knowledge platform about corporate leadership and business. This guide will help you get started.

Getting started

Create an account

To contribute to CEO.wiki, you'll need an account. Visit Request an account to get started. Account creation helps us maintain quality and reduce vandalism.

Learn the basics

Before making your first edit:

1. Read our Manual of Style
2. Review notability guidelines
3. Understand what constitutes reliable sources
4. Familiarize yourself with the Code of Conduct

Make your first edit

Start with small edits:

• Fix typos or grammatical errors
• Add citations to existing content
• Update outdated information with reliable sources
• Expand stub articles with well-sourced content

Visit Editing help for technical guidance on using the MediaWiki editor.

Core principles

Verifiability

All content on CEO.wiki must be verifiable through reliable sources. This means:

• Every fact should be supported by a citation
• Sources should be independent and reliable
• Avoid using press releases or promotional material as primary sources
• Original research is not permitted

Neutral point of view

CEO.wiki articles must maintain a neutral point of view (NPOV):

• Present all significant viewpoints fairly
• Avoid promotional language
• Don't advocate for or against a particular person or organization
• Let the facts speak for themselves

No original research

CEO.wiki is a repository of published knowledge, not a place for original analysis:

• Don't draw conclusions not explicitly stated in sources
• Don't synthesize information to create new theories
• Stick to what reliable sources say

What to contribute

Article creation

Consider creating articles about:

• CEOs of notable companies with significant media coverage
• Major corporations meeting our notability guidelines
• Significant business events and corporate transactions
• Business concepts and practices documented in reliable sources

Before creating an article:

1. Search to ensure it doesn't already exist
2. Verify the subject meets notability guidelines
3. Gather at least 3-5 reliable sources
4. Draft the article with citations

Article improvement

Improving existing articles is equally valuable:

• Add missing citations
• Expand stub articles
• Update outdated information
• Improve writing clarity and organization
• Add relevant images (with proper licensing)
• Fix formatting issues

Other contributions

You can also help by:

• Reviewing recent changes for vandalism
• Discussing article improvements on talk pages
• Helping new contributors learn our guidelines
• Categorizing and organizing content
• Uploading freely-licensed images

Guidelines for specific content

Writing about CEOs

When creating or editing CEO biographies:

• Focus on their professional career and business impact
• Include education, career progression, and major achievements
• Cite compensation only if from official filings or reliable sources
• Avoid excessive personal details unrelated to their business role
• Maintain neutral tone even for controversial figures

Writing about companies

For company articles:

• Include founding, ownership structure, and key products/services
• Document major corporate events (mergers, acquisitions, restructuring)
• Include financial information from official sources
• Cover significant controversies with balanced coverage
• Cite annual reports, SEC filings, and major business publications

Citing sources

Proper citations are crucial:

• Use the citation templates provided
• Include author, title, publication, date, and URL where applicable
• Prefer authoritative business publications
• Include access dates for web sources
• Link to archived versions when possible

Conflict of interest

If you work for a company covered on CEO.wiki

You have a conflict of interest if you:

• Are employed by or represent a company
• Have a financial stake in an organization
• Have personal relationships with article subjects

If you have a conflict of interest:

• Disclose it on your user page and relevant talk pages
• Don't directly edit articles about your organization
• Suggest changes on article talk pages instead
• Allow independent editors to evaluate and implement suggestions

Paid editing

CEO.wiki has strict policies on paid editing:

• All paid editing must be disclosed
• Paid editors cannot create promotional content
• All content must meet the same standards as unpaid contributions
• Undisclosed paid editing may result in account blocks

Community interaction

Talk pages

Use talk pages to:

• Discuss article improvements
• Resolve content disputes
• Ask questions about editing
• Coordinate with other contributors

Collaboration

CEO.wiki thrives on collaboration:

• Assume good faith with other editors
• Be respectful even when disagreeing
• Seek consensus on controversial changes
• Welcome newcomers and help them learn

Resolving disputes

If you disagree with another editor:

1. Discuss calmly on the article's talk page
2. Cite policies and guidelines
3. Seek input from uninvolved editors
4. Request administrator assistance if needed

Best practices

Before editing

• Research the topic thoroughly
• Gather reliable sources
• Check existing content for accuracy
• Consider discussing major changes first

While editing

• Write clearly and concisely
• Use proper wiki formatting
• Add citations as you write
• Preview your changes before saving
• Write descriptive edit summaries

After editing

• Watch the page for feedback
• Respond to questions on the talk page
• Be open to improvements from other editors
• Continue researching and updating as needed

Getting help

If you need assistance:

• Visit Editing help for technical guidance
• Check Frequently Asked Questions
• Ask on the Community portal
• Review article talk pages for examples

Common mistakes to avoid

• Creating promotional or biased content
• Copying text from copyrighted sources
• Adding unsourced information
• Creating articles about non-notable subjects
• Making edits with a conflict of interest
• Using unreliable sources
• Engaging in edit wars

Resources

• Manual of Style - Formatting and writing guidelines
• Notability guidelines - What deserves an article
• Reliable sources - What to cite
• Editing help - Technical editing guide
• Code of Conduct - Behavior expectations
• Community portal - Collaborate with others

Thank you for contributing to CEO.wiki! Your efforts help build a comprehensive, reliable resource on corporate leadership and business.