Community Central talk:Community Development Team/Requests

To request Community Development Team help with your wiki, click the "Add your request" button and enter the name of the wiki plus a description of what you want help with. Don't forget to sign your request with ~.

We are now accepting requests for help with general clean-up and organization as well as content creation. If your wiki could use help with these things and meets the second set of best practices listed on the page linked below, then let us know!

But wait, there's more! We can also setup the Related Videos module on your wiki if you want. See an example of the Related Videos module here.

Before you post your request, make sure that the wiki follows the best practices criteria.

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Urban Rivals Wiki
Hi there. I am Kunnaki, and I am one of the admins that is in charge of the Urban Rivals Wiki site. We've always thought about changing our background to make it look less plain, but we've never really understood how to do that. If you could help us, we would very much appreciate it. We'd like our background to basically be a large configuration of Urban Rivals characters. Kunnaki (talk) 09:40, April 24, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Kunnaki. In order to be approved for design help, the wiki must meet the best practices criteria linked at the top of the page. Once the wiki has fewer "stubs" (short pages less than 200 bytes) and no uncategorized pages, come back and submit a new request, and I'll be happy to add it to the approved list.


 * Because you also asked about how to change your background, that (and other ways to customize the wiki's appearance) is handled with the theme designer. Check out Help:Theme designer for a full explanation of the tool, including a video tutorial. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  17:51, May 1, 2013 (UTC)

Game Ideas Wiki
As far as I know, we fulfill all requirements. I am looking for help with content organization and navigation between articles. We aren't a wiki about one topic or series, but rather individual video game ideas. Because of this, I've never been sure how to help users navigate between pages beyond category pages. Those too are unregulated. I've been looking into some improvements elsewhere on the wiki as well, and need someone with experience to bounce ideas off of.

I am the only active admin, and would appreciate the help in strengthening the wiki for further growth. Genius Guy #445 (talk)   15:58, April 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Geniusguy. The wiki does meet the requirements for content organization help, so I added Game Ideas Wiki to the approved list. Nic from the Community Development Team will follow up with you soon. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  17:54, May 1, 2013 (UTC)

2 Broke Girls Wiki
Hello there. My name is Mark and I am an admin with bureaucratic rights on my wiki. I would like some help on getting more followers and the design on my wikia. We currently have 48 users, 4 of which are actually active. It is a good show and I try to keep it afloat but I need more help on the users and customization. I would like a new logo, and maybe a new background. Thanks, SugaryDonught. SugaryDonught (talk) 13:35, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

The wiki I need help with is: 2 Broke Girls.


 * Hi Sugary. The wiki looks good, so I added 2 Broke Girls Wiki to the approved list and will follow up with you there. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  23:30, May 8, 2013 (UTC)

Pirates Online Wiki
I'm JoshuaCoalskull, an Administrator of the Pirates Online Wiki. On behalf of the wiki, I would like help creating a Play Quiz, similar to the one on the Twilight Wiki. Based on that quiz, I've complied various images and questions that can be used to create it. They can be found on my sandbox, here. If you could help, it would be much appreciated. ~ JoshuaCoalskull  Message Wall


 * Replied on your talk page. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  16:27, May 10, 2013 (UTC)

Marvel's Avengers Assemble Wiki
This would be my second time doing this, and so I'll reintroduce myself. I'm Regular Guy, an administrator and crat on the newly created Marvel's Avengers Assemble Wiki. I was looking for help in the design department; mostly for our background and main page, two very important components in a wiki. I've done it a few times, though never saw it through to the end, but I like a few pointers and feedback on how best to maintain my community with other administrators and give my wiki the best possible chance at success. I hope this isn't too much to ask for, and for now, thank you in advance. -- 02:37, May 7, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Regular Guy. If you're asking for help designing a background and main page layout, the wiki will have to meet the best practices criteria linked at the top of the page before being approved. If you're looking for advice and tips, we have two Wikia webinar videos that cover the topics you mentioned. The video for designing a good main page is File:Mainpages 101 - How to make a great mainpage for your wiki, and the video for designing a good theme and promoting your wiki is File:Tips for Designing & Promoting Your Wiki. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  16:36, May 10, 2013 (UTC)


 * Okay, I see. Can a register again at a later date, once I meet the criteria? -- 02:11, May 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Of course! Once the wiki meets the criteria, come back and submit a new request, and I'll be happy to add the wiki to the approved list. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  17:40, May 14, 2013 (UTC)

Happy Feet Wiki
Hi, and now i am a admin on the Happy Feet Wiki and we need a favicon (short for 'favorites icon') on the Happy Feet Wiki so i can put it (MarioFan65 (talk) 00:21, May 9, 2013 (UTC))


 * Done. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  16:55, May 10, 2013 (UTC)

Archives wiki and London wiki
http://archiverdict.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page?&cb=5531 and http://london.wikia.com/wiki/London_Wiki respectively.

As I don't know how to do it - can the corner images in Monobook also appear on the Oasis skin please. (I am working on the short and/or uncategorised pages.) Jackiespeel (talk) 15:54, May 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Replied on your talk page. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  18:19, May 14, 2013 (UTC)

Ultimate Map Games Wiki
Hi there at community central,

I was just wondering, is there any way of getting help for your wiki if it is less than 50 pages. My wiki has only 29 pages for 14 users because of its genre (map gaming- where each page can be really long) but we really need some help on promoting. Are there any ways of advertising apart from pressing promote (we have already done this)? We also need help on organising our administistrative system and our main page. We have tried to create a logo but nothing fits. Maybe someone could help on that? Help to set up the related video module would be loved!As I said, we dont have 50 pages but we meet the rest of the criteria. Please consider us. I would really appreciate help. Anyone else who reads this please consider it too. It is very exciting to help make new wikis and you would be welcomed with open arms.

Thanks,

Imperial (talk) 21:01, May 13, 2013 (UTC) (Founder, Ultimate Map Games Wiki)


 * Hi Emperor Romanus. For help promoting your wiki, there are some tips and advice at Help:Attracting contributors. For suggestions on designing a logo and main page, you could ask for advice on the Designing Your Wiki forum.


 * As for the Video module, Nic from the Community Development Team will do that for you soon. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  18:55, May 14, 2013 (UTC)

Lucky Fred Wiki
Hi again Community Development Team, I'm Victor (an admin from Lucky Fred Wiki), may I please request for a (640 × 360) "Image Not Available" text image (with this and the same text design) for Episode Pages. Just to fill the gap with the pages without images category. Thanks!

ᚱ RGL Victor   The Great   ♫ 03:08, May 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * Done and replied on your talk page. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  20:28, May 14, 2013 (UTC)

DarkOrbit wikia
Hi I am a member of DarkOrbit wikia. I am rank #7 and after talking to EchoBlast53 (admin) he told me to contact you guys, and ask can you please put a 'Whosonline' banner on our top right corner. If you can please help I would appreciate that. Thank you very much and have a nice day.

http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:WhosOnline


 * Hi Cryptic. Unfortunately, that extension does not meet Wikia's minimum coding standards, so we can't use it. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  20:58, May 14, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok, but can you please explain the minimun coding standards?


 * Basically it's likely that it would break on Wikia's current platform. If you want a more detailed or technical response, contact the Community Support team using Special:Contact/general. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  23:10, May 15, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok thanks for helping me out :)

Logo Request
Hello, I am an admin from the Tokyo Mew Mew Wiki, and would like to request a logo based on this title graphic. Thank you in advance. Chimera-gui (talk) 09:16, May 16, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Chimera. The wiki is in good shape, so I added Tokyo Mew Mew Wiki to the list and will follow up with you there. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  15:39, May 16, 2013 (UTC)

Wild Ones Wiki User Pages
Hello. I am an Administrator and Bureaucrat on Wild Ones Wiki. I have recently seen some nice features but I have problem in making them.

I want to do something like this (The user background image) but for specific users. I would like background only on my User Page and a code so that other users will have a custom user page on request.

Thanks in advance

17:40,5/16/2013 17:40, May 16, 2013 (UTC)


 * Replied on your talk page. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  19:50, May 16, 2013 (UTC)

Danceroid Wiki
Hello This Is Weskergirl1 requesting help for the Danceroid Wiki. If you could revamp the logo on the website with something a little bit better. If You Could Get Back To Us That Would be Great Thanks!!

Weskergirl1 (talk) 23:57, May 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Weskergirl. To be approved, the wiki must meet the best practices criteria linked at the top of the page, specifically (in this case) the requirements for "stubs" (short pages less than 200 bytes) being no more than 20% of total pages and having no uncategorized pages. After that's been done, either reply to this section or submit a new request, and I'll be happy to add the wiki to the approved list. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  16:02, May 20, 2013 (UTC)

Star Wars Rebels wiki
Hello, Joeplay! Basically, I recently started a wiki for Star Wars Rebels - a new animated television series for STAR WARS. We need to leave an impression for possible new contributors & viewers so I need some help with some design. I am looking at  templates and such as I am not entirely experienced in this field. I understand the wiki is still at it's roots and has just begun, but that's primarily because little information is known about the series. I hope you understand & consider my application, cheers! (http://starwarsrebels.wikia.com/wiki/) The Holonet (talk) 20:16, May 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Replied on your talk page. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  19:10, May 22, 2013 (UTC)

Battleship Craft Wiki
Hi, would you guys please help us improve our wiki, thanks alot in advance to the pros at the wiki community development team!

Tehlolguy (talk) 07:58, May 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi Tehlolguy. The wiki is very close, but currently does not quite meet the best practices criteria linked at the top of the page. All that needs to be done is to add 4 more pages (for a total of 50), and be sure that there are no uncategorized pages. Once that's been done, come back and reply here to let me know, and I'll be happy to add the wiki to the approved list. JoePlay http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/joeplayground/images/a/a5/WikiaStaff2.png (talk)  19:32, May 22, 2013 (UTC)