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Facebook Adds Wikipedia Knowledge Boxes in Search Results
Social Media Today
JUNE 9, 2020
Facebook is looking to add Knowledge Panel type displays in some search results, featuring overviews from Wikipedia
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Wikipedia rules the waves
Sherrilynne Starkie
MARCH 21, 2012
Facing the realities and the stiff competition from Wikipedia , the Encyclopedia Britannica will now focus primarily on their online services. Wikipedia has grown to be the number one source for students. Wikipedia provides a wealth of information with over 26 billion pages of content.
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Why Wikipedia is Important to Your Company
Justin Levy
MAY 14, 2018
While many businesses are focused on their website and their social media channels, many often overlook their presence on Wikipedia. A company’s Wikipedia article, if they have one, often trades between first and second place with their main website.
Automated System Can Rewrite Outdated Sentences In Wikipedia
The Realtime Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Automated System Can Rewrite Outdated Sentences In Wikipedia. A system created by MIT researchers could be used to automatically update factual inconsistencies in Wikipedia articles, reducing time and effort spent by human editors who now do the task manually.
When Wikipedia Misses the Facts
Ari Herzog
APRIL 1, 2015
Wikipedia prides itself on always providing a neutral point of view. Maybe that Wikipedia page should be edited? As long as there is a reliable source without bias, their editors ensure the content is printed.
What Wikipedia’s Google Ranking Means for Your Business
Convince & Convert
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Let’s face it: Google loves Wikipedia. It seems like we see a Wikipedia result in nearly every search result page (a.k.a. However, Similarweb recently produced data indicating that Wikipedia traffic from Google had dropped significantly. Image via BigStockPhoto.com.
How to Successfully Submit Your Article to Wikipedia
Convince & Convert
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Lots of brands would love to have Wikipedia articles. In a nutshell, your brand is presumed to qualify for a Wikipedia article, if it has received significant coverage in multiple, independent, reliable sources.
Wikipedia Registers 11 New Domain Names
Bill Hartzer
JUNE 19, 2012
Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, has just registered 11 new domain names in the past 24 hours. Usually moves like this indicate upcoming projects, especially because Wikipedia does not have a history of regularly registering new domain names.
Did You Know? There is a Simple Version of Wikipedia
Bill Hartzer
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
I bet you didn’t know that there is a simple version of Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia. Let’s take, for example, the Wikipedia entry for “search engine optimization”, which you can find here.
Ten Years Of Wikipedia
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JANUARY 15, 2011
Wikipedia is ten years old today. I love Wikipedia. As a professional businessperson, the spirit of Social Media and platforms like Wikipedia runs counterintuitive to the rules of business. One of the main reasons I've personally (and professionally) started thinking differently about the Marketing industry was because of what Wikipedia stands for. Read this snippet: "They weren't called, 'Wikipedia's little helpers,' they were called 'editors'. wikipedia.
Ethical Public Relations in the New Age of Wikipedia
Convince & Convert
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
David King , Founder and Director at Ethical Wiki , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to talk about the impact Wikipedia has on social media in today’s world, the future of PR, and how companies can update their Wikipedia pages to more accurately reflect their corporation and their message.
Journalism and Wikipedia – Wanky Balls
Laurel Papworth
AUGUST 11, 2010
From TheBitterWallet : It won’t surprise you that Big Chill was never called Wanky Balls, Sweaty Nads, Greasy Schlong or anything else for that matter because you see, the bone idle newsrag decided to believe something that was written on a Wikipedia page about the event ( screengrab here ).
M-Journal Subverts Academia By Morphing Wikipedia Into A Reliable Source
Forbes Social Media
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
M-Journal is a new project from MSCHF Internet Studios that seeks to subvert Academia by turning Wikipedia into something that resembles something that could be cited in a research paper.
Personal knowledge management - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Buzz Marketing for Technology
JUNE 27, 2008
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hidden categories: Wikipedia articles containing buzzwords | Articles lacking sources from January 2007 | All articles lacking sources. About Wikipedia. Contact Wikipedia. Donate to Wikipedia. About Wikipedia. Personal knowledge management. Jump to: navigation , search. This article or section appears to contain a large number of buzzwords.
Cognitive apprenticeship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Buzz Marketing for Technology
JUNE 23, 2008
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. About Wikipedia. Contact Wikipedia. Donate to Wikipedia. About Wikipedia. Cognitive apprenticeship. Jump to: navigation , search Cognitive apprenticeship is a theory of the process where a master of a skill teaches that skill to an apprentice. Constructivist approaches to human learning have led to the development of a theory of cognitive apprenticeship [1].
PR Pros and Wikipedia: Can They Ever Get Along?
Social Media Strategery
MAY 1, 2012
All Wikipedia articles and other encyclopedic content must be written from a neutral point of view. It's no wonder Wikipedia has advised against PR pros editing articles directly. Unfortunately, Wikipedia is now experiencing the unintended consequences of locking out PR pros.
Elon Musk Just Made An Excellent Point On Twitter About His Own Wikipedia Page
Forbes Social Media
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Stating that he has not looked at the page in years, he noted how it looks insane, which is possibly his way of exclaiming what is obvious to us all: This is someone who has worked tremendously hard and gained an incredible amount of notoriety
YouTube Tuesday: The State of Wikipedia
Firebelly
JANUARY 25, 2011
This month marks the 10 year anniversary of Wikipedia. How often do you use Wikipedia? To celebrate, they’ve released this video and an infographic you can find at www.thestateofwikipedia.com. Do you find it to be a credible source? Video URL: [link] ].
SOPA, PIPA, and the Wikipedia blackout: what it means for associations.
SocialFish
JANUARY 18, 2012
Oh–and don’t bother clicking on those Wikipedia links if today is Wednesday, January 18. Wikipedia is decidedly against SOPA, and is creating a huge buzz by blacking out today. No Wikipedia. I’m confused.
PR and Wikipedia – let’s push for a better relationship
Danny WhatMough
JUNE 21, 2012
As part of my work with the PRCA’s Digital Steering Committee, I’m part of a consultation process that is trying to create a set of guidelines for the PR industry to help it better understand and interact with Wikipedia. PR people shouldn’t touch Wikipedia.
TikTok Tests New Options to Add External URLs to Clips, Comment Downvoting
Social Media Today
MARCH 10, 2020
TikTok has expanded its test of adding external links to videos, with some users now able to add Wikipedia, TripAdvisor and Yelp links
Crowd-Sourced Information Online: Helpful or Harmful?
The Social Media Incubator
JANUARY 6, 2012
There’s been quite a bit of discussion about the reliability of online information that is compiled by individual users (think Wikipedia ). How about if you’re a student writing a research paper – can you cite Wikipedia as a credible resource for your information?
Customer Satisfaction: Social Media Websites Rank Among The Worst
The Realtime Report
JULY 22, 2014
After leading the category for four consecutive years, Wikipedia is the only major site to experience a decrease in user satisfaction, falling 5% for a score of 74 (and now ranking below Pinterest). How satisfied are consumers with social media sites?
Everything You Need To Know About Social Media
Mindjumpers
JUNE 24, 2010
The 42 pages long Social Media Playbook contains information and best practices on blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, Wikipedia, Delicious, Flickr, Google Buzz and Geosocial Networks.
Protesting SOPA: The Reality of an Internet Blackout
The Social Media Incubator
JANUARY 18, 2012
Have you visited Wikipedia , Google , Craigslist , or one of the many other major websites today that are blacked-out? Wikipedia's protest against SOPA and PIPA. PIPA protest protect free speech online social media strategist SOPA website blackout wikipedia blackout
Protesting SOPA: The Reality of an Internet Blackout
The Social Media Incubator
JANUARY 18, 2012
Have you visited Wikipedia , Google , Craigslist , or one of the many other major websites today that are blacked-out? Wikipedia's protest against SOPA and PIPA. PIPA protest protect free speech online social media strategist SOPA website blackout wikipedia blackout
33 (of the) Best Social Media Guides, Tips and Resoures of 2012 So Far
Webbiquity SMM
AUGUST 28, 2012
How to create and edit articles for Wikipedia by Web Ink Now. ** 5 STARS. Wikipedia is one of the most popular sites on the web, so getting exposure there is incredibly valuable. David Meerman Scott explains how to properly write for Wikipedia here.
What Horrible Things Did Time Magazine Do in 1964?
Adam Sherk
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
I’m not familiar with Fact: but Wikipedia tells me it was published from 1964-1967 and edited by Ralph Ginzburg and Warren Boroson. Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk What Horrible Things Did Time Magazine Do in 1964?
Wonder Through Life. Don't Wander Through Life.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Jelly runs his own creative business called, Studio Jelly in Portland, Oregon where he has helped brands like Starbucks , Nike , Wikipedia and DC Comics find their purpose and how it connects their business to consumers (a man after my own heart). wikipedia. Wonder Through Life.
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #87
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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
The 'Undue Weight' of Truth on Wikipedia - The Chronicle. "Many years ago I had a discussion about Wikipedia with a friend of mine who's a bit of a political activist, and our conclusion was that Wikipedia is in many ways a very conservative source of information. wikipedia.
Chris Wood On This Month's Groove - The No Treble Podcast
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APRIL 6, 2018
Wikipedia can be funny sometimes. wikipedia. acousticbass americana bass bassplayer bassplayerpodcast basspodcast bassist chriswood digitalmarketing doublebass electricbass electricbasspodcast folk fretlessbass groove groovenotreble groovenotreblepodcast groovepodcast jazz jazzmusician medeskimartinandwood mitchjoel musicpodcast musician notreble notreblepodcast onedropoftruth roots sixpixelsofseparation thewoodbrothers wikipedia
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #198
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APRIL 4, 2014
The Wikipedia For Numbers Just Made My Job Easier, But It Needs Your Help To Be Even Better - Business Insider. In fact, most people haven''t, so it ain''t as robust as Wikipedia. Yes, this is a Wikipedia for numbers. A Wikipedia for numbers. wikipedia.
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #137
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FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Cat gap - Wikipedia. "I love Wikipedia." wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
F8: Facebook says the future is private
Sherrilynne Starkie
MAY 4, 2019
Photo: Wikipedia. This week, more than 5,000 developers, creators and entrepreneurs from around the world came together for F8 , Facebook’s annual conference about the future of technology.
Six Links Worthy of Your Attention #426
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AUGUST 24, 2018
Queensryche - Wikipedia. You know how sometimes you wind up down a rathole on Wikipedia and learn something that blows your mind? wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #417
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JUNE 22, 2018
Roller derby - Wikipedia. wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #313
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JUNE 17, 2016
Time perception - Wikipedia. wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #191
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FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Wikipedia vs. the Small Screen - The New York Times. Most people (myself included) take Wikipedia for granted. Sure, I am more than happy to support them on their annual giving campaign, but I take more than I give when it comes to Wikipedia. I had not thought about this, but Wikipedia is going to be in lot of trouble if they can''t figure out how to encourage people to contribute to Wikipedia in a world where most people are simply using their smartphones for content."
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #220
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2014
" Which reminds me of one of the great visualizations of the magic of Wikipedia , Jon Udell ''s Heavy Metal Umlaut (which I have probably shared here before, but it''s worth checking out again)." wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #175
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OCTOBER 26, 2013
The decline of Wikipedia - MIT Technology Review. Beyond that, it seems like people just aren''t that into Wikipedia anymore. For people like Hugh and I (who love all things Wikipedia), this is somewhat heartbreaking. Personally, I use Wikipedia countless times on a day-to-day basis and I trust the content on there more than the vast majority of gunk I come across in general Web searches. I love Wikipedia. wikipedia.
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #166
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AUGUST 24, 2013
There''s a Hole in My Bucket - Wikipedia. "In which Wikipedia wins the award for the most pedantic page on the Internet, for the week of August 24, 2013." wikipedia. Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #81
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JANUARY 7, 2012
"The great science fiction writer (and, I just found out courtesy of Wikipedia , professor of biochemistry at Boston University ) Isaac Asimov talks about the way of science, anti-inellectualism in American politics, and the decline of the US as a technological power. wikipedia.
10 Brand New Books That You Should Read
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
A lot of it stems from comments like Google is making us all dumber or that Wikipedia isn''t always perfectly correct, and we''re loosing our ability to learn because all of this technology and inter-connectedness. wikipedia. Suddenly, I don''t know where to start. It''s like the brains of the world converged, had a meeting and decided to overwhelm us with a mass amount of brand new books to get our brains frothing.
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