What are best practices for updating a Wikipedia page about you?

President and Founder of Beutler Enterprises, Inc., William Beutler, delves into best practices for updating a Wikipedia page about yourself. Exploring the importance of enhancing online presence through accurate information on Wikipedia and creating engaging digital content, William shares insights on optimizing your brand's representation.
About the speaker

William Beutler

Beutler Enterprises, Inc.

 - Beutler Enterprises, Inc.

William is President at Beutler Enterprises, Inc

Show Notes

  • 00:00: Importance of Wikipedia links for brand visibility.
    Discussion on the impact of Wikipedia links on search results and brand recognition.
  • 00:45: Challenges and benefits of SEO for Wikipedia pages.
    Exploration of the complexities and advantages of SEO strategies for Wikipedia content.
  • 01:30: Strategies for maintaining and updating Wikipedia pages.
    Tips on ensuring accuracy, relevance, and longevity of information on Wikipedia pages.

Quotes

  • "Minutes to learn, a lifetime to master: Wikipedia is very much like that" - William Beutler

  • “There is a set of rules that is designed to, frankly, discourage you from just going in and making direct edits yourself." - William Beutler

  • "Wikipedia very much does not want you to edit your own company's page or your own page. It's probably going to get you burned after a certain point. " - William Beutler

  • “Wikipedia editors tend to be both older than the average population and younger than the average population. So it's like students and retirees who are most active and then people who are building their careers and raising kids in their 30s and 40s are less represented among Wikipedia editors.” - William Beutler

  • 5. “There's certainly a catch 22 here when it comes to SEO, it can be done responsibly, but Wikipedia does throw up certain roadblocks that are not compatible with the purest aims and ambitions of an SEO.” - William Beutler

About the speaker

William Beutler

Beutler Enterprises, Inc.

 - Beutler Enterprises, Inc.

William is President at Beutler Enterprises, Inc

Related Podcasts by Category

Up Next: