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Setting up the structure for MediaWiki involves the following steps:

Install MediaWiki: The first step is to install MediaWiki on your web server. You can download the latest version of MediaWiki from the official website and follow the installation instructions provided there.

Configure your MediaWiki settings: Once you have installed MediaWiki, you will need to configure your settings. This involves setting up your database, configuring your server settings, and setting up the basic parameters of your wiki, such as its name, logo, and URL.

Create your wiki's structure: After you have configured your settings, you can start creating the structure of your wiki. This involves creating the main page, setting up categories, creating new pages, and organizing content.

Customize your wiki's appearance: You can also customize the appearance of your wiki by choosing a theme or skin, modifying the logo and favicon, and creating custom CSS.

Create policies and guidelines: To maintain a successful wiki, you should create policies and guidelines for users to follow. This includes guidelines on content creation, formatting, and editing, as well as policies on behavior, user roles, and moderation.

Add content: Finally, you can start adding content to your wiki. This involves creating articles, uploading images and other media, and organizing content into categories and subcategories.

Overall, setting up the structure for MediaWiki requires a combination of technical knowledge, creativity, and attention to detail. However, once you have set up your wiki's structure, you can enjoy the benefits of a powerful, flexible, and customizable platform for sharing information and collaborating with others.

Clipper Media ''i have a new mediawiki site. how to i add pages and information in the navigation bar To add pages and information to the navigation bar in MediaWiki, you will need to follow these steps:''

Login to your MediaWiki site: You will need to have administrative access to your MediaWiki site to be able to add pages and information to the navigation bar. Login to your site using your username and password.

Access the MediaWiki sidebar: The navigation bar in MediaWiki is known as the "sidebar." To access it, click on the "Edit" button at the top of the sidebar. This will allow you to edit the contents of the sidebar.

Edit the sidebar contents: Once you are in the edit mode, you can add pages and information to the sidebar. You can do this by adding links to existing pages, creating new pages and linking to them, or adding text or images to the sidebar.

Save your changes: After you have made your changes to the sidebar, click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the page to save your changes. The sidebar will now reflect the changes you have made.

Note that the contents of the sidebar can be customized further using MediaWiki extensions or by modifying the MediaWiki theme. However, the basic steps outlined above should allow you to add pages and information to the navigation bar in MediaWiki.

Clipper Media how do i link new pages so that viewers can find the information i have posted To link new pages in MediaWiki so that viewers can find the information you have posted, you can follow these steps:

Create the new page: The first step is to create the new page. You can create a new page by typing the name of the page in the search box or by creating a link to the new page on an existing page. For example, if you want to create a new page called "My New Page," you can type My New Page on an existing page, and then click on the link to create the new page.

Add content to the new page: Once you have created the new page, you can add content to it by editing the page. Click on the "Edit" button at the top of the page to edit the contents of the page.

Link to the new page: After you have added content to the new page, you can link to it from other pages in your wiki. To do this, simply create a link to the new page using double square brackets. For example, if you want to create a link to "My New Page" on an existing page called "Main Page," you can type My New Page on the Main Page.

Organize the new page: You can also organize the new page by adding it to categories or by creating links to it from other related pages. This will help viewers find the information you have posted and navigate your wiki more easily.

By following these steps, you can link new pages in MediaWiki so that viewers can find the information you have posted and navigate your wiki more easily.

Clipper Media if i want to add pages about music should i create one page or multiple pages and link them to each other If you want to add pages about music on your MediaWiki site, it is generally a good idea to create multiple pages and link them to each other. This approach will allow you to organize your content more effectively and make it easier for viewers to navigate your site and find the information they are looking for.

Here are some tips on how to organize your music-related content on your MediaWiki site:

Create a main page: The first step is to create a main page for your music-related content. This page should provide an overview of the content that you plan to cover and serve as a starting point for viewers who are interested in learning about music on your site.

Create pages for different genres: Next, you can create pages for different genres of music, such as rock, hip-hop, jazz, and classical. Each page should provide information about the history, characteristics, and notable artists of the genre, as well as links to other pages that provide more detailed information.

Create pages for individual artists: You can also create pages for individual artists, bands, or composers. Each page should provide biographical information, discographies, and links to other pages that provide more detailed information about the artist's work and contributions to the music industry.

Link pages together: To make it easy for viewers to navigate your music-related content, you should link the pages together using internal links. For example, you can include links to related pages at the bottom of each page, or create navigation boxes that allow viewers to jump between pages.

Use categories: Finally, you can use categories to group related pages together. For example, you can create a category for each genre of music and add the relevant pages to the category. This will make it easy for viewers to find all of the pages related to a particular genre of music in one place.

By following these tips, you can create a well-organized and informative music section on your MediaWiki site that is easy for viewers to navigate and use.

Clipper Media once i have created a main page and pages for different music styles etc should I post a 'music' link on the navigation bar linking to the main music page Yes, once you have created a main page and pages for different music styles on your MediaWiki site, it is a good idea to add a "Music" link to the navigation bar that links to the main music page. This will make it easy for viewers to find your music-related content and navigate your site more easily.

To add a "Music" link to the navigation bar in MediaWiki, you can follow these steps:

Access the MediaWiki sidebar: The navigation bar in MediaWiki is known as the "sidebar." To access it, click on the "Edit" button at the top of the sidebar.

Edit the sidebar contents: Once you are in edit mode, you can add the "Music" link to the sidebar by creating a new section and adding a link to the main music page. For example, you can add the following code to the sidebar:

Music

 * Music

Save your changes: After you have added the "Music" link to the sidebar, click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the page to save your changes. The "Music" link will now appear in the sidebar, and viewers will be able to click on it to access your main music page. By adding a "Music" link to the navigation bar in MediaWiki, you can make it easy for viewers to find your music-related content and navigate your site more easily.

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