Making a Wikipedia page for an artist or band can help them become more well-known and trustworthy. Armus Digital helps artists with their jobs by giving them the tools and information they need. This is a complete guide on how to make a Wikipedia page for a band or artist.
- Make sure it’s notable
Wikipedia has strict rules about what is notable. Make sure the artist or band meets Wikipedia’s notability standards before you start. These usually are:
- Coverage in a number of trustworthy secondary sources, such as pieces in well-known newspapers, magazines, or music websites
- Important accomplishments, like awards, chart successes, or standout acts
—A record of information that can be checked and is open to the public
- Find sources you can trust
Get all of your references and quotes from trustworthy, separate sources. These sources should give accurate details about the musician or band’s work, successes, and influence. Some examples of trusted sources are: – Large music magazines
– Interviews with reputable news groups
- Reviews from well-known reviewers – News stories
- Make an account on Wikipedia
You need to make a free Wikipedia account before you can make a page. You can keep track of your work and talk to other editors if you have an account.
- Carefully read through Wikipedia’s rules.
Read through Wikipedia’s rules and guidelines, especially the ones that deal with adding to and editing pages. Some important rules are: – [Wikipedia:Notability (song)]See Wikipedia:Notability_(music) for more information.
“Verifiability” on WikipediaAccess Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability
Neutral point of view on WikipediaSee Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view for more information.
- From Wikipedia: “Reliable sources”Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources
- Write up the piece
Make a draft of the article in your user sandbox before you post it. This is a private space where you can work on the draft without anyone else seeing it. Here’s an idea for how your piece should be organized:
Introduce the artist or band briefly, talking about where they came from, what kind of music they make, and any big accomplishments they’ve had.
Early Life and Career: Give background on how the artist or band got started, such as how they formed and what they were influenced by at a young age.
- Career Highlights: List important events in your career, like the release of a new album, a hit on the charts, a standout show, or an award.
Discography: Make a list of all of your albums, EPs, singles, and other important releases.
Awards and Nominations: Make a list of all the awards and nominations the artist or band has won.
Personal Life and Legacy: If you want to, you can talk about the personal lives of the band members or the artist’s impact on the music business.
References: Make sure that every claim you make is backed up by quotes from trustworthy sources.
- Send the article to be looked over
You can move your draft from the sandbox to the main article space once it’s finished and you’ve made sure it follows Wikipedia’s rules. The Articles for Creation (AfC) process lets experienced editors look over your draft and give you feedback. You might want to send it for review that way.
- Check on the page and keep it up to date
Once your page is live, keep an eye on it to see if other people have made any changes. Wikipedia is a site where people work together, so other users can add to or change an article to make it better. Make sure the page stays correct and up to date.
Final Thoughts
Making a Wikipedia page for an artist or band requires planning ahead, following the rules, and regular upkeep. If you do these things, you can help the singer or band get more attention and credibility. We’re here at Armus Digital to help you every step of the way.
This is about Armus Digital:
Armus Digital is a platform for distributing music that helps artists get their songs heard all over the world. It lets you quickly distribute your music to more than 150 platforms, get paid every month, protect your content, earn performance royalties, and use label services. The platform lets artists upload their music, choose which stores to distribute it in, give collaborators, and make UPC and ISRC codes. Armus Digital makes sure that music can be heard all over the world and is properly made money by forming agreements with many digital service providers.