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= Creating a New Page (Contributor Guide) =

This guide shows editors how to create a clear, well-organized page that fits Nomipedia’s structure.

== Prerequisites ==
* Open the [[Nomipedia:Contribution Guidelines|Nomipedia Contribution Guidelines]] (including style guide) for reference.

== 1) Check for duplicates ==
# Use the search box to find existing content about the topic you want to cover.
# Also browse [[Special:AllPages]] and feature categories (e.g., [[:Category:Voice]]).
# If a similar or relevant page exists, improve it instead of creating a new one.
# If the content you want to cover does not fit in any existing page, continue to create a new page.

== 2) Pick a good title ==
* Be '''clear and descriptive''' — titles should make sense at a glance.  
** ✅ ''How to encourage Nomis to be more proactive with backstory and inclinations''  
** ❌ ''Proactivity Inclination''  
* Use '''sentence case''' (capitalize first word, not every word).  
* Avoid abbreviations unless widely known.

== 3) Create the page ==
# Write the title you want your page to have in the search bar and press enter.
# Click the red title after ''Create the page …'' to load your new page. 
Note: once you click the red title link, you will not be able to change your title.

== 4) Start with a solid structure ==
When applicable, paste this starter and fill it in (replace the title with your page title):

<nowiki>= Title of the page = </nowiki><br>

<nowiki>'''One-sentence summary that defines the page and who it’s for.'''</nowiki><br>

<nowiki>== Before you begin ==</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>* Prerequisites (any contextual information if needed)</nowiki><br>

IF relevant, include: Symptom → Cause → Fix format for troubleshooting

<nowiki>== See also ==</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>* [[Related internal page]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>* [[Another internal page|Custom link text]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>* [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki (Wikipedia)]]  <!-- Interwiki example --> </nowiki><br>

== 5) Categorize (required) ==
Every page must have '''at least one feature category'''. Add categories at the bottom of the page:

; Feature categories (pick one)
Note: they are case sensitive, if a category link is red, that means it was written incorrectly (the links are very specific) 
<nowiki>[[Category:Conversation and Personality]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Memory]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Mind Maps]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Images Video Appearance]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Voice]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Group Chats]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Platform and Account]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:API]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:QandA Summaries]]</nowiki>

; Second level - content type tags
* <nowiki>[[Category:Guides]]</nowiki> – step-by-step instructions or walkthroughs
* <nowiki>[[Category:FAQs]]</nowiki> – common questions with focused answers
* <nowiki>[[Category:Troubleshooting]]</nowiki> – problem/solution flow to fix issues
* <nowiki>[[Category:Explanations]]</nowiki> – conceptual background, theory, or definitions

Note2: when looking at preview when first creating a page, the categories will not show (they will show once you publish, and will show if you edit)

'''Example'''
<nowiki>[[Category:Voice]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Guides]]</nowiki><br>
<nowiki>[[Category:Getting started]]</nowiki>

== 6) Interlinking ==
* Link to related Nomipedia pages as you write: <nowiki>[[Category:Memory|Memory]]</nowiki>.
* Use '''Interwiki''' links for authoritative external references:
** Wikipedia: <code>[[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]</code>  (prefix may be <code>wikipedia:</code> or <code>w:</code> depending on your interwiki map)
** If an interwiki prefix is missing, ask an admin to add it via [[Special:Interwiki]].

== 7) Images & media (optional) ==
* Add a representative image near the top so previews look good:
<nowiki>[[File:Example.png|thumb|right|250px|Short, descriptive caption]]</nowiki>
* Use screenshots that directly support the steps.

== 8) Save and summarize ==
* Click '''Save''' (or '''Publish changes''') with a clear edit summary (e.g., “Create: getting started guide for voice calls”).
* Check the page renders cleanly on desktop and mobile.

== 9) After publishing ==
* Add links to this page from related pages (“See also” sections).

== Quick checklist ==
* Title is clear and in sentence case.
* First sentence explains what & for whom.
* Steps are numbered; tips/troubleshooting included.
* '''Categories added at bottom''' (≥1 feature; optional type/difficulty).
* Relevant internal links + interwiki references where helpful.
* Saved with a meaningful edit summary.

See also:
* [[Nomipedia:Contribution Guidelines]]