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Your name will appear in the upper left hand corner of your wiki.
Be descriptive. You can change it later. Example:"Seattle Mountain Bikers"
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Create a URL / Address |
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What's your wiki about? |
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Please enter a description between 3 and 255 characters.
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A concise explanation of what the site is about. Use full sentences rather than a list of descriptive words. Example:"The Seattle Mountain Bikers wiki tracks commuter routes..."
How is this used?
How is the site description used?
Search engines will use this description on their search results page under the title of your site. Your site description should be compelling, as it is often the difference between getting your listing clicked on or passed over.
The image below shows how the text is displayed on search engine pages.

How is the site description used on a private site?
For private wikis, this description is used on the landing page for visitors that are not signed in.

Example:"The Seattle Mountain Bikers wiki tracks commuter routes, safe bike storage, and group rides. This site is currently being built - check back soon!"
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Select a category for your wiki
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Who can view your wiki?
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2. tell us who can edit your wiki (you can change it later)
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Anyone can read your Wetpaint wiki, but who can edit it?
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This wiki is private. All members must be invited to view and edit.
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Everyone, even anonymously...
If it's ok with you if anyone in the world contributes to your wiki and edits content. This option is best for wikis that need and want contributions from a wide audience.
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Anyone who joins your wiki...
If you want to know who is contributing. This option is best when you want to make sure contributors are accountable for their contributions.
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Only people I invite...
If you want to closely control the people who contribute and edit content on your wiki. Best when you want to tightly control the community, such as a membership-required club or organization.
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