Creating a New Page (Contributor Guide)

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

Prerequisites

Skim Nomipedia:Style guide and Nomipedia:Category_Guidelines.
New page goes in the Main namespace (no prefix) unless it’s a Project/Help/Category page.

1) Check for duplicates

Use the search box for your exact title idea.
Also browse Special:AllPages and feature categories (e.g., Category:Voice).
If a close page exists, improve it instead of creating a new one.

2) Pick a good title

Use sentence case and be descriptive: “How to set up voice calls”, not “Voice setup”.
Lead with the task/result (“How to…”, “Understanding…”) when appropriate.

3) Create the page

Search the title → click Create the page … if it doesn’t exist.

4) Start with a solid structure

When applicable, paste this starter and fill it in (replace the title with your page title):

= Title of the page =

'''One-sentence summary that defines the page and who it’s for.'''

== Before you begin ==
* Prerequisites (any contextual information if needed)

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

== See also ==
* [[Related internal page]]
* [[Another internal page|Custom link text]]
* [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki (Wikipedia)]]

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 [[Category:Conversation and Personality]]
[[Category:Memory]]
[[Category:Images_Video_Appearance]]
[[Category:Voice]]
[[Category:Group Chats]]
[[Category:Platform and Account]]
[[Category:API]]
[[Category:QandA Summaries]]

Second level - content type tags

[[Category:Guides]] – step-by-step instructions or walkthroughs
[[Category:FAQs]] – common questions with focused answers
[[Category:Troubleshooting]] – problem/solution flow to fix issues
[[Category:Explanations]] – 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 [[Category:Voice]]
[[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Getting started]]

6) Interlinking

Link to related Nomipedia pages as you write: [[Category:Memory|Memory]].
Use Interwiki links for authoritative external references:
- Wikipedia: MediaWiki (prefix may be wikipedia: or w: 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:

[[File:Example.png|thumb|right|250px|Short, descriptive caption]]

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.