User:Ellis.erica

Wikipedia is a Web-based application that allows a group of people to set up pages, and allows people to edit and contribute to them.

The first step in creating a Wiki is planning. The user must decide which features you want your wiki to have. If you have a general idea, you can research the different options and make your selection. Also choose how you want to host your wiki. Research the different packages and choose. Most likely you want it to be accessible from the Internet, so you will need a host package that either offers a wiki or meets the requirements for building your own.

The second step is setting up the wiki page by downloading the Wiki engine, if using one. Then set up your wiki software and make sure you've researched the requirements to insure that once it is uploaded that it can run. Carefully read all instructions that accompany your wiki regarding the configuration. You may also need to switch around variables that allow you to customize the Wiki, such as allowing anonymous users to make edits. Then upload your wiki files onto the server. If any glitches happen, troubleshoot the problem or read through the engine's help pages.

The third step is building an established Wiki by spreading the word. This can be done by e-mailing fellow employees or contacting friends. Establishing a user base is possibly the biggest challenge of creating a Wiki. You should research about your subject, in order to make sure you are well-informed on the subject of your Wiki page. The user should start working on the central pages of the Wiki, by creating the categories of the page in order to organize the subject. You many also create sub-categories to further organization. The user should also create community guidelines and focuses of the Wiki page and present the information to users so they have a basis in which to view and contribute to your page.

http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Wiki