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== How to Contribute ==
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Anyone can edit and improve the ZelocoreCMS Wiki. Please read our [[ZelocoreCMS:Style_Guide|Style Guide]] before starting.
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Welcome to the '''ZelocoreCMS Wiki Contribution Guide'''! This wiki is a collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to documenting every content management system in the world. Whether you are a CMS developer, an agency owner, or an everyday user, your knowledge helps the community grow.
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== 📝 How to Contribute ==
 
There are three primary ways you can contribute to the ZelocoreCMS Wiki:
 
=== 1. Submitting a New CMS Platform ===
If you know of a CMS (or created one yourself) that is not currently listed in our [[Category:CMS_Platforms|directory]], you can easily submit it!
 
* '''Step 1:''' Go to our dedicated '''[[ZelocoreCMS:Submit_CMS|Submit a CMS Portal]]'''.
* '''Step 2:''' Type the name of the platform and click Create.
* '''Step 3:''' The system will automatically load the correct template (Infobox and article structure). Fill in the data to the best of your ability.
* '''Step 4:''' Click Save! Your submission will enter the [[Category:Pending_CMS_Submissions|Review Queue]] where an admin will verify it and publish it to the public database.
 
=== 2. Editing Existing Articles ===
See an error, outdated version number, or missing feature on a platform's page? You can fix it!
 
* Navigate to any CMS page and click the '''Edit''' tab at the top.
* We recommend using the '''VisualEditor''' for simple text changes, or switch to '''Source Editing''' if you are comfortable with Wikitext and want to modify templates or infoboxes.
* Always leave a brief "Edit Summary" explaining what you changed before saving.
 
=== 3. Joining Discussions ===
Every article has a dedicated '''Discussion''' (Talk) page. If you are unsure about making a major edit, or want to suggest a structural change to a page:
* Click the '''Discussion''' tab at the top left of the article.
* Click '''Add topic''' to start a new conversation.
* Discuss changes with other community members and wiki administrators.
 
== 👨‍đŸ’ģ Creating a Developer Profile ==
 
We encourage active contributors to create a public profile to showcase their expertise.
 
# Navigate to your user page by clicking your username at the top right.
# Click Create/Edit.
# Add the <code><nowiki>{{Developer_Profile}}</nowiki></code> template to the top of your page. Fill out your GitHub, Twitter, and CMS specialties!
# You will be automatically added to the [[ZelocoreCMS:Developers|Developer Directory]].
 
== đŸĸ Claiming an Official CMS ==
 
If you are the official founder, owner, or core maintainer of a CMS listed on this wiki, you can claim the page.
* An officially claimed page receives a green verified banner and replaces the "Community" status with an "Official" status in the infobox.
* To claim a page, visit '''[[ZelocoreCMS:Claim|Claim Your CMS]]''' and follow the verification instructions.
 
== 📐 Style Guidelines ==
 
To keep the encyclopedia professional and uniform, please adhere to these rules:
* '''Neutral Point of View (NPOV):''' Write factually. Avoid marketing jargon, superlatives (e.g., "the best CMS ever"), and promotional language.
* '''Citations:''' Whenever possible, link to official documentation, GitHub repositories, or press releases.
* '''Clean Formatting:''' Use standard MediaWiki headers and bullet points. Do not use raw HTML or custom CSS styling in articles.
 
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'''Ready to get started?'''<br>
Head over to the '''[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]''' page to see what others are working on, or visit the '''[[ZelocoreCMS:Submit_CMS|Submit Portal]]''' to add a new platform!
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Latest revision as of 23:59, 28 July 2026

🤝 Community Page — This page is maintained by the ZelocoreCMS community. Information may not reflect the latest official details. If you are the official CMS owner, claim your page to manage it officially.

Welcome to the ZelocoreCMS Wiki Contribution Guide! This wiki is a collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to documenting every content management system in the world. Whether you are a CMS developer, an agency owner, or an everyday user, your knowledge helps the community grow.

📝 How to Contribute

There are three primary ways you can contribute to the ZelocoreCMS Wiki:

1. Submitting a New CMS Platform

If you know of a CMS (or created one yourself) that is not currently listed in our , you can easily submit it!

  • Step 1: Go to our dedicated Submit a CMS Portal.
  • Step 2: Type the name of the platform and click Create.
  • Step 3: The system will automatically load the correct template (Infobox and article structure). Fill in the data to the best of your ability.
  • Step 4: Click Save! Your submission will enter the where an admin will verify it and publish it to the public database.

2. Editing Existing Articles

See an error, outdated version number, or missing feature on a platform's page? You can fix it!

  • Navigate to any CMS page and click the Edit tab at the top.
  • We recommend using the VisualEditor for simple text changes, or switch to Source Editing if you are comfortable with Wikitext and want to modify templates or infoboxes.
  • Always leave a brief "Edit Summary" explaining what you changed before saving.

3. Joining Discussions

Every article has a dedicated Discussion (Talk) page. If you are unsure about making a major edit, or want to suggest a structural change to a page:

  • Click the Discussion tab at the top left of the article.
  • Click Add topic to start a new conversation.
  • Discuss changes with other community members and wiki administrators.

👨‍đŸ’ģ Creating a Developer Profile

We encourage active contributors to create a public profile to showcase their expertise.

  1. Navigate to your user page by clicking your username at the top right.
  2. Click Create/Edit.
  3. Add the {{Developer_Profile}} template to the top of your page. Fill out your GitHub, Twitter, and CMS specialties!
  4. You will be automatically added to the Developer Directory.

đŸĸ Claiming an Official CMS

If you are the official founder, owner, or core maintainer of a CMS listed on this wiki, you can claim the page.

  • An officially claimed page receives a green verified banner and replaces the "Community" status with an "Official" status in the infobox.
  • To claim a page, visit Claim Your CMS and follow the verification instructions.

📐 Style Guidelines

To keep the encyclopedia professional and uniform, please adhere to these rules:

  • Neutral Point of View (NPOV): Write factually. Avoid marketing jargon, superlatives (e.g., "the best CMS ever"), and promotional language.
  • Citations: Whenever possible, link to official documentation, GitHub repositories, or press releases.
  • Clean Formatting: Use standard MediaWiki headers and bullet points. Do not use raw HTML or custom CSS styling in articles.

Ready to get started?
Head over to the Recent Changes page to see what others are working on, or visit the Submit Portal to add a new platform!