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✏️ How to Contribute to ZelocoreCMS Wiki

Anyone can contribute — you don't need to be a developer or expert. If you know something about a CMS platform that isn't documented here, your knowledge belongs on this wiki.

🚀 Choose Your Track

🌱 Newcomer

First time here?

Create an account
Read this guide fully
Try the sandbox
Fix a typo in any article
Add a missing sentence

✏️ Regular Editor

Ready for more?

Write a full CMS article
Expand a
Add code examples
Add an infobox
Tag articles with categories

⚡ Advanced

Power user?

Create new templates
Write comparison tables
Mentor newcomers
Claim your CMS page
Review articles for quality

📋 Step-by-Step: Your First Edit

Step 1 — Create an account: Register here. Editing without an account is limited and your edits are tracked by IP address.

Step 2 — Find something to improve: Browse a random article, check , or pick a task from the Community Portal task board.

Step 3 — Click "Edit" or "Edit source": Use the VisualEditor (Edit) for a word-processor-like experience, or Edit source for direct wikitext editing.

Step 4 — Make your changes: Keep it factual, neutral, and follow the style guide.

Step 5 — Write an edit summary: Describe what you changed in the summary box (e.g., "Added installation section"). This helps other editors understand your changes.

Step 6 — Save!: Click "Publish changes". Your edit is live immediately.

✅ What Makes a Good Article?

A good CMS article on ZelocoreCMS Wiki covers:

Section	What to include
Lead paragraph	One sentence defining the platform and its primary use case
Infobox	Use `{{CMS_Infobox}}` — developer, license, language, website
Overview	2-3 paragraphs: what it is, who uses it, key strengths
Key Features	Bullet list of distinguishing features
Installation	Step-by-step setup with code examples
API Reference	REST/GraphQL endpoints, authentication, examples
Pricing	Free tier? Paid plans? Open source?
Pros & Cons	Neutral comparison table
See Also	Links to related platforms and categories
External Links	Official docs, GitHub, community forum

🎨 Using Templates

Templates make articles consistent and beautiful. Here are the key ones:

Template	Purpose	Example
`{{CMS_Infobox}}`	Right-side info panel	View template
`{{Note\|text}}`	Blue info callout	View template
`{{Warning\|text}}`	Orange warning callout	View template
`{{Tip\|text}}`	Green tip callout	View template
`{{Stub}}`	Marks article as incomplete	View template
`{{Official_Page\|company=X}}`	Official maintainer badge	View template
`{{Under_Construction}}`	Work-in-progress notice	View template

🆕 Creating a New CMS Article

Use this box to instantly start a pre-formatted draft:

The draft will be pre-filled with all required sections, the infobox, and correct categories. Just fill in the blanks!

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️ These are the most common reasons edits get reverted.

Marketing language — Do not write "the best", "revolutionary", "industry-leading". Keep it factual.
Unsourced claims — Always link to official documentation for facts about features or pricing.
Wrong categories — Check the style guide category section before saving.
Missing infobox — Every CMS article needs a {{CMS_Infobox}}.
No edit summary — Always fill in the edit summary box.

🧪 Practice First

Not sure? Use the sandbox page to experiment with wikitext and templates without any risk. Changes to the sandbox are not permanent.

🙋 Getting Help

Post on the Community Portal
Ask on any article's talk page
Request a mentor on your own user talk page
Contact an administrator

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+= ✏️ How to Contribute to ZelocoreCMS Wiki =
-{{Community_Page}}
-<div style="font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;">
+<div style="background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcfce7,#f0fdf4);border:1px solid #059669;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 18px;margin-bottom:18px;">
-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.
+'''Anyone can contribute''' — you don't need to be a developer or expert. If you know something about a CMS platform that isn't documented here, your knowledge belongs on this wiki.
 </div>
-== 📝 How to Contribute ==
+== 🚀 Choose Your Track ==
-There are three primary ways you can contribute to the ZelocoreCMS Wiki:
+<div style="display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px;">
+<div style="flex:1 1 28%;min-width:200px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#dcfce7,#f0fdf4);border:1px solid #059669;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;">
+=== 🌱 Newcomer ===
+''First time here?''
-=== 1. Submitting a New CMS Platform ===
+# [[Special:CreateAccount|Create an account]]
-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!
+# Read this guide fully
+# Try the [[Special:Sandbox|sandbox]]
+# Fix a typo in any article
+# Add a missing sentence
+</div>
+<div style="flex:1 1 28%;min-width:200px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#dbeafe,#eff6ff);border:1px solid #2563eb;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;">
+=== ✏️ Regular Editor ===
+''Ready for more?''
+# Write a full CMS article
+# Expand a [[Category:Stub_articles|stub article]]
+# Add code examples
+# Add an infobox
+# Tag articles with categories
+</div>
+<div style="flex:1 1 28%;min-width:200px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ede9fe,#f5f3ff);border:1px solid #7c3aed;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;">
+=== ⚡ Advanced ===
+''Power user?''
+# Create new [[Help:Templates|templates]]
+# Write comparison tables
+# Mentor newcomers
+# [[ZelocoreCMS:Claim|Claim your CMS page]]
+# Review articles for quality
+</div>
+</div>
-* '''Step 1:''' Go to our dedicated '''[[ZelocoreCMS:Submit_CMS|Submit a CMS Portal]]'''.
+== 📋 Step-by-Step: Your First Edit ==
-* '''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 ===
+; Step 1 — Create an account
-See an error, outdated version number, or missing feature on a platform's page? You can fix it!
+: [[Special:CreateAccount|Register here]]. Editing without an account is limited and your edits are tracked by IP address.
-* Navigate to any CMS page and click the '''Edit''' tab at the top.
+; Step 2 — Find something to improve
-* 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.
+: Browse [[Special:Random|a random article]], check [[Category:Stub_articles|stub articles]], or pick a task from the [[ZelocoreCMS:Community_Portal#Active_Task_Board|Community Portal task board]].
-* Always leave a brief "Edit Summary" explaining what you changed before saving.
-=== 3. Joining Discussions ===
+; Step 3 — Click "Edit" or "Edit source"
-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:
+: Use the '''VisualEditor''' (Edit) for a word-processor-like experience, or '''Edit source''' for direct wikitext editing.
-* 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.
-== 👨‍💻 Creating a Developer Profile ==
+; Step 4 — Make your changes
+: Keep it factual, neutral, and follow the [[ZelocoreCMS:Style_Guide|style guide]].
-We encourage active contributors to create a public profile to showcase their expertise.
+; Step 5 — Write an edit summary
+: Describe what you changed in the summary box (e.g., "Added installation section"). This helps other editors understand your changes.
-# Navigate to your user page by clicking your username at the top right.
+; Step 6 — Save!
-# Click Create/Edit.
+: Click "Publish changes". Your edit is live immediately.
-# 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]].
-== 🏢 Claiming an Official CMS ==
+== ✅ What Makes a Good Article? ==
-If you are the official founder, owner, or core maintainer of a CMS listed on this wiki, you can claim the page.
+A good CMS article on ZelocoreCMS Wiki covers:
-* An officially claimed page receives a green verified banner and replaces the "Community" status with an "Official" status in the infobox.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
-* To claim a page, visit '''[[ZelocoreCMS:Claim|Claim Your CMS]]''' and follow the verification instructions.
+! Section !! What to include
+|-
+| '''Lead paragraph''' || One sentence defining the platform and its primary use case
+|-
+| '''Infobox''' || Use <code><nowiki>{{CMS_Infobox}}</nowiki></code> — developer, license, language, website
+|-
+| '''Overview''' || 2-3 paragraphs: what it is, who uses it, key strengths
+|-
+| '''Key Features''' || Bullet list of distinguishing features
+|-
+| '''Installation''' || Step-by-step setup with code examples
+|-
+| '''API Reference''' || REST/GraphQL endpoints, authentication, examples
+|-
+| '''Pricing''' || Free tier? Paid plans? Open source?
+|-
+| '''Pros & Cons''' || Neutral comparison table
+|-
+| '''See Also''' || Links to related platforms and categories
+|-
+| '''External Links''' || Official docs, GitHub, community forum
+|}
-== 📐 Style Guidelines ==
+== 🎨 Using Templates ==
-To keep the encyclopedia professional and uniform, please adhere to these rules:
+Templates make articles consistent and beautiful. Here are the key ones:
-* '''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.
-<div style="background-color: #eaecf0; padding: 15px; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; border-radius: 5px;">
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.92em;"
-'''Ready to get started?'''<br>
+! Template !! Purpose !! Example
-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!
+|-
-</div>
+| <code><nowiki>{{CMS_Infobox}}</nowiki></code> || Right-side info panel || [[Template:CMS_Infobox|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Note|text}}</nowiki></code> || Blue info callout || [[Template:Note|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Warning|text}}</nowiki></code> || Orange warning callout || [[Template:Warning|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Tip|text}}</nowiki></code> || Green tip callout || [[Template:Tip|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki></code> || Marks article as incomplete || [[Template:Stub|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Official_Page|company=X}}</nowiki></code> || Official maintainer badge || [[Template:Official_Page|View template]]
+|-
+| <code><nowiki>{{Under_Construction}}</nowiki></code> || Work-in-progress notice || [[Template:Under_Construction|View template]]
+|}
+== 🆕 Creating a New CMS Article ==
+Use this box to instantly start a pre-formatted draft:
+<inputbox>
+type=create
+placeholder=Enter the CMS platform name...
+width=40
+buttonlabel=📝 Create Pre-formatted Draft
+preload=Template:New_CMS_Draft
+</inputbox>
+The draft will be pre-filled with all required sections, the infobox, and correct categories. Just fill in the blanks!
+== ❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid ==
+{{Warning|These are the most common reasons edits get reverted.}}
+* '''Marketing language''' — Do not write "the best", "revolutionary", "industry-leading". Keep it factual.
+* '''Unsourced claims''' — Always link to official documentation for facts about features or pricing.
+* '''Wrong categories''' — Check the [[ZelocoreCMS:Style_Guide#Categories|style guide category section]] before saving.
+* '''Missing infobox''' — Every CMS article needs a <code><nowiki>{{CMS_Infobox}}</nowiki></code>.
+* '''No edit summary''' — Always fill in the edit summary box.
+== 🧪 Practice First ==
+Not sure? Use the [[Special:Sandbox|sandbox page]] to experiment with wikitext and templates without any risk. Changes to the sandbox are not permanent.
+== 🙋 Getting Help ==
+* Post on the [[ZelocoreCMS:Community_Portal|Community Portal]]
+* Ask on any article's [[Help:Talk_pages|talk page]]
+* Request a mentor on your own [[Special:MyTalk|user talk page]]
+* Contact an [[Special:ListAdmins|administrator]]
+[[Category:ZelocoreCMS]]

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