Welcome!
My name is Karen and I am the newest member of the Community team! My position is Community Content Management Specialist.
A big part of my job in the coming year is to work with the community to upgrade the Wiki. I know many of you are already super-active editors/creators of the Wiki, so I wanted to take this opportunity and invite you to get involved in this Wiki-focused sub-forum.
Here are just a few of the ideas I have, some of which are already in the works:
Have ideas for the Wiki? Comment below and let's get this party started!
I am so excited for the road ahead!
Happy Travels and Happy New Year,
-Karen
A big part of my job in the coming year is to work with the community to upgrade the Wiki. I know many of you are already super-active editors/creators of the Wiki, so I wanted to take this opportunity and invite you to get involved in this Wiki-focused sub-forum.
Here are just a few of the ideas I have, some of which are already in the works:
- Artwork Revamp
The Waze design team is already hard at work on a new skin for the Wiki. We will also be renaming the Wiki. Nethunter (our developer and in-house wiki-master) suggested "Waze-o-pedia" - any other ideas?
Creation of Localized Wikis
Many communities already have their own Wiki pages. However, the fact that these are all searchable within the Waze.com/wiki can be confusing.
Therefore, we will work on separating the communities (and therefore languages) so that on the main (English) wiki, you receive only answers in English. We will then create separate URLs for communities/languages on an opt-in basis which will be self managed.
We will then work on migrating the appropriate content to these pages (ex: English content wiki will be en.waze.com/wiki and Brazilian content will be at br.waze.com/wiki). If you share a language with another community, content can be shared. This allows local communities to have localized content on their wikis and makes finding answers much easier.
Creation of a Wiki Expert Group
These users will work directly with me and help decide the new structure and focus in the coming year. For those of you who already know the wiki inside and out, I am counting on you! We've already compiled a list of active users and will be in touch directly with you shortly. Sign up form is below.
Creation of special "Gated" pages and Project Pages
There are many pages of high importance and therefore should only be edited by experienced users.
Special Project Pages to take-on and organize areas of focus.
New Wiki Editor & Wiki Expert Forum Badge and Wiki-based badges.
Also being worked on by the Waze art dept.
And much, much more....
Have ideas for the Wiki? Comment below and let's get this party started!
I am so excited for the road ahead!
Happy Travels and Happy New Year,
-Karen
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