Archive:The new look

Why is Wikia changing?
It’s time for an upgrade! We want to give Wikia an up-to-date look that enhances every wiki and encourages new users to join the site. We love being the best place for gaming and entertainment information, but we want to expand our success to other topics and types of communities. Our goal is to be a place that attracts the widest possible range of people to read, write, and connect.

Where can I see the new look?
We are now in public beta, so you can see it now! Find out which wikis are showing the new look on our blog post announcement or visit our central resource to see the list and visit them directly.

How can I see the new look?
If you have an existing Wikia account you'll need to login and go to Preferences -> Skin and check "The new look" in order to see the beta wikis with the new design. This will not affect how you view other non-beta wikis.

When will the new look be on all of Wikia?
The new look will be released as a staged roll-out across all of Wikia. We hope to start moving wikis to the new look in mid-Fall. We will continue to announce each step on the staff blog, so stay updated by following the blog.

Will any of my content, edits or badges be changed or lost?
Definitely not! All of your content, edits and badges will be moved over to the new skin.

Can I keep my color scheme?
Yes. The new design will be fully customizable, and our new theme designer will make it even easier to create a look you’ll love on your wiki. We will also offer a bunch of brand new preset themes you can choose from.

Will I be able to use all the same tools I use today?
The vast majority of the tools you use on Wikia today will remain on the new skin. You’ll still be able to add content, images, leave messages and much more. We have also added a couple of new tools, such as My Tools and theme designer, to help improve in your wiki experience.

What features will not be a part of the new look?
We have identified the widget dashboard -- which includes the shoutbox -- as one of the most underutilized features on Wikia. "Report a Problem" links will also be discontinued with the new skin. MyHome will become the Activity Feed, which works in a similar way. We may identify a few other features that are not used widely across Wikia and therefore may not be included in the new design. We’ll continue to update the FAQ as these are identified.

Features have moved to new locations. Can you show me where?
We changed the location of many features to improve usability. We’ve created a map and a detailed key that pinpoints their location, which you can find here.



Are there help pages I can look at to help me redesign my wiki?
We have created a Transition Guide that include a best practices page with advice on how to modify your wiki to look great in the new look. This is a work in progress, so stop by often to read the latest tips.

Where can I give my feedback?
You can click on the green feedback button on the topic left corner to report bugs and provide your feedback (which we thank you for in advance!).

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