How to Make a Website Like Wikipedia

If you’re looking to create a website like Wikipedia, you don’t need to write code.

Instead, you can use a CMS (content management system) like WordPress (.org).

WordPress is used by more than 40% of all websites on the internet and it is the gold standard for website creation.

This quick and easy tutorial teaches you how to create a website like Wikipedia in a few hours of work and minimal cost.

Just so you know you’re in good hands—I’m the founder of this site (it’s also built on WordPress).

I have years of experience in SEO, blogging and website creation.

Here’s how to create a Wikipedia-like website in 7 easy steps:

1. Get a web hosting service

Try choosing a branded, broad domain name that ends with .com.
Other extensions like .org, .net or .io are also fine, but they are not the most popular.
For example, if you are creating a Wikipedia page about animals, you could name the page “wikimals.com”.
Review your order and pay by debit/credit card.

Tip: If you need help with the installation process, you can contact SiteGround 24/7 support for help.

After installing WordPress, you need to choose a theme (your website design).
You can find great WordPress themes on EnvatoMarket.
For a Wikipedia page, I recommend purchasing a premium theme like GeneratePress, Divi, and Astra.
Click here to get GeneratePress (one of the fastest themes) at the best price.
After you have purchased a theme, install it and navigate to your WordPress dashboard > Appearance > Themes > Theme Upload.
To customize your theme, go to your WordPress dashboard > Appearance > Customize.

Tip #1: If you need help customizing your theme, you can contact your theme support.

Tip #2: You can create a logo for free using Namecheap’s logo generator (it’s the best logo maker I’ve used).

Recommended plugins to install:

Google Site Kit – Easily connect your website to Google Analytics to see real-time visitor and stats.
Yoast SEO – An all-in-one SEO plugin for WordPress that you can use to add XML sitemaps (site directories).
Jetpack – A security, speed and stats plugin.

Tip: To install the plugin, go to your WordPress dashboard > Plugins > Add New.

Since your site is similar to Wikipedia, you need to research educational topics to write about.
To find content ideas, you can use Google’s Keyword Planner or browse similar sites.
When writing your post, make sure to include a title, spacing, list, and medium to engage your readers.
You can also add categories and tags to your posts on the right sidebar.
Click the “Publish” button once you finish writing the post.

Tip #1: If your site is new, your posts should start ranking on Google in 3 to 6 months (if they are quality).

Tip #2: Try targeting low-competition keywords like “How to start a video game cafe” instead of “How to start a business.”

Once your website gains some traffic, you can start monetizing it.
The easiest way to monetize your website is to serve ads on it (you can earn $5 to $20 per 1,000 visitors).
I recommend signing up for Google AdSense or Ezoic.
Click here to start using Ezoic to serve ads on your site.
Before you sign up for either, make sure your site has a privacy policy and an “About” page.

Tip #1: Ezoic earns 5 times more than Google AdSense thanks to its technology.

Tip #2: After reaching 50,000 or 100,000 monthly visitors, you can sign up for Mediavine or Adthrive (both are premium ad networks).

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