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<big><big><center>'''Welcome to
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'''We know starting a wiki can be a daunting task, but we are here help you along and make sure you have fun! There are lots of things you will want to do to develop your wiki. Below are five things you should do to set your wiki up for success.'''
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===Logo===
A logo gives your wiki its identity. You will need to make two logos for your project: One for the Monaco skin (which most users will see), another for the older skins (like Monobook). Create your image in any image editing software (Paintbrush, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, Fireworks, Photoshop, etc.)
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* The logo size for all other skins has to be no more than 135 pixels wide and 155 pixels tall, and should be saved in the .png format with the filename '''wiki.png'''.
If you need inspiration, check out the
To upload your logo, click the "[[Special:Upload|Upload file]]" link and save your logo with the "destination
===Favicon===
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Just upload a 16x16 .ico image with the "destination filename" '''favicon.ico'''. It may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after uploading for the icon to appear on your site.
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'''First Impressions Count'''. Your Main Page is what nearly everyone will see first when they come, so it's important it clearly communicates what your wiki is about and what type of content you have and want people to add.
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* Create a "to do" list so new visitors know how they can help out.
▲==3. Add content!==
The most valuable thing you can do when you start a wiki is to write some articles. We call this "seeding". This will give people an idea of what your wiki will be about and give them something to start from. The articles don't have to be long or perfect from the start -- remember it's a wiki and others can help build on what you start.
You may need to add many articles, dozens or hundreds, even, before people start to join in. Don't get discouraged. The more content you add, the sooner the search engines and real people will find your site useful, and the quicker your small community will start to grow.
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Your [[
We suggest that you turn on email notification for your user talk page in your preferences -- that way if any visitors try to ask you a question while you're away from the wiki, you'll receive a reminder to come look at your talk page.
You can also choose to receive emails about edits to other articles on your watchlist, so watching the Main Page,
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Once you have completed steps 1 and 2 and are well into step 3, you are ready to open your wiki up for business. Invite your friends. Reach out to communities you already belong to, or related wikis on
Keep an eye on the [[Special:
If you have many newcomers you can
==Don't be scared to ask for help==
The
==More advice==
If you are hungry for more, well - we have more. Building a wiki is an art, not a science, and lots of people have advice about the best ways to go about it. Don't be overwhelmed or discouraged. Remember this is supposed to be fun!
* [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Administrators' how-to guide]]
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