You have probably already noticed some of the standards that are in place for creating pages. While it is not necessarily strictly enforced, we strongly suggest that you follow these. This is all in the interest of readability, so don't be surprised if something you create is changed a little bit to make it easier on the eyes.
See below for some tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and check out the syntax section to learn how to properly use all this stuff. The playground is always available to try new things on, but don't be afraid to add things. Mistakes can always be smoothed out, only malicious actions warrant punishment.
Users have made a bad habit of not following the general layout for the articles. Please follow this general format for as many pages as possible. If the article is about an event or something other than a business leaving things out such as the hours or a link to google maps can be understood, use your best judgment.
====== Article name ====== ===== Address ===== Street Address\\ City, State Zipcode __Phone__\\ xxx-xxx-xxxx ===== Hours ===== *** Hours of operation *** ===== About ===== *** Any additional information goes here *** ===== External Links ===== [[HTTP|Article Name's Homepage]]\\ [[HTTP|Article Name on Google Maps]]
As the start page grows, we will need to ensure that users will still be able to navigate quickly to what they need. For this reason, links under the main headings should be listed in alphabetical order. Whenever certain sections get so large that they become unwieldy, they will be broken down into more sub-sections as needed.
The Rolla Wiki is meant to be a quick reference, so we try to break things into as many logical sections as possible. This way people can easily find the information that they need and move on, whether that information is store hours, menu options, or a short review.
Lists, when they are used properly, can be a great way to convey a lot of data in a clear and concise manner. They can, however, be easily forgotten, so learn how to use them early to help avoid large, obtrusive blocks of text.
Grammar is important in keeping all of the pages understandable for those who need to read them. As was mentioned above, little mistakes are no big deal. Just remember that you are not talking on AIM.