# The Pros and Cons of Having a Wikipedia Page \| Ep\. \#109

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/the-pros-and-cons-of-having-a-wikipedia-page-ep-109/  
**Published:** 2016-11-17  
**Updated:** 2017-12-06  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In Episode \#109 Eric and Neil talk about whether you should or should not have a Wikipedia page\. Listen as they highlight the pros and cons of having a wiki page\.\.\.  

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In Episode #109 Eric and Neil talk about whether you should or should not have a Wikipedia page. Listen as they highlight the pros and cons of having a wiki page and to find out whether having one really does fit your business profile.

### Time Stamped Show Notes:

- 00:27 – Today’s topic: _The advantages and disadvantages of having a Wikipedia page_
- 00:36 – Having a Wikipedia page adds credibility
- 01:05 – Neil used to have a Wikipedia page but he had it removed
- 01:23 – Knowledge graph pops Wikipedia to the top of search pages INSTEAD of Neil’s website
- 01:43 – A person or business can have a Wiki page for added credibility but not if you’re doing sales
- 02:53 – A Wikipedia page can help you with reputation management
- 03:28 – You can use it to verify your profiles
- 04:24 – [Leonard Kim](http://leonardkim.com/about-leonard-kim/) can help to make a Wikipedia page
- 04:41 – That’s it for today’s episode!

### 3 Key Points:

1. Every platform has its own advantages and disadvantages.
2. Wikipedia ranks so if you run a sales website, don’t use it.
3. A Wikipedia page adds credibility to an individual or business.

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