Editing WikiProducers:FAQ

{{DISPLAYTITLE:FAQ – WikiProducers.com}}
{{Short description|Frequently asked questions about creating and managing profiles on WikiProducers.com}}
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== Profile Creation ==
=== 1. Is it free to create a profile? ===
'''Yes!''' WikiProducers offers [[Help:Free Profiles|completely free DIY profile creation]]. You only pay if you need our [[#2|concierge service]] ($100).

=== 2. What if I need help creating my profile? ===
We offer an '''optional [[Help:Concierge Service|concierge service]] for $100''' where our team:
* Writes and [[SEO|optimizes]] your professional bio
* Formats your profile to [[WikiProducers:Style Guide|wiki standards]]
* Guarantees publication within 48 hours
<br>→ ''Contact [[Special:Contact|support]] to request this service.''

=== 3. What's included in the free profile? ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Free Profile !! Premium Add-ons
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| ✔ Basic wiki page || ✘ Custom design
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| ✔ Search engine indexing || ✘ Featured placement
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| ✔ Self-editing || ✘ Analytics dashboard
|}

== Profile Requirements ==
=== 4. What are the mandatory requirements? ===
See full [[WikiProducers:Profile Standards|profile standards]]. Briefly, you must provide:

'''A. Identification'''
* {{Required}} [[Help:Photos|Professional headshot]] (no logos/filters)
* {{Required}} Legal name matching your [[Help:Verification|government ID]]

'''B. Professional Proof'''
* {{Required}} License number (if applicable)
* {{Required}} Minimum 150-word [[Help:Bios|biography]]

'''C. Verification Sources'''
* [https:// Example association membership link]
* [https:// Award/certification documentation]

=== 5. What happens if my profile is incomplete? ===
* {{Tag|Pending}} – If missing 1-2 elements (we'll email you)
* {{Tag|Rejected}} – If unverifiable (e.g., fake licenses, stock photos)
<br>''Appeal at [[WikiProducers:Appeals|our appeals page]].''

== Editing & Verification ==
=== 6. Can I edit my profile after publishing? ===
'''Yes!''' All users can:
* Edit their own profiles [[Help:Editing|via wiki markup]]
* Request major changes at [[WikiProducers:Noticeboard]]

=== 7. How do you verify credentials? ===
We cross-check with:
* Official databases ([[FINRA]], state license lookups)
* Your [[Help:Linking|LinkedIn/business website]]
* Third-party sources like [https://brokercheck.finra.org/ BrokerCheck]

== Troubleshooting ==
=== 8. How do I report errors or fake profiles? ===
Use:
* [[WikiProducers:Vandalism|Vandalism reporting form]]
* Email {{Email|admin@wikiproducers.com}} (include "URGENT" in subject)

=== 9. Can my profile be deleted? ===
'''Yes''' – either:
* {{Self-request}} via [[Special:DeleteRequest]]
* {{Admin-delete}} for policy violations

== Payments ==
=== 10. What payment methods do you accept? ===
{{Payments
|信用卡 = ✔ Visa/MC/Amex
|电子支付 = ✔ PayPal/Zelle
|发票 = ✔ Available on request
}}

=== 11. Is the $100 service refundable? ===
Refunds are only issued if:
* We fail to publish within 5 business days
* You cancel '''before''' we begin work
<br>''See [[WikiProducers:Refunds|full refund policy]].''

== See Also ==
* [[WikiProducers:Style Guide]]
* [[Help:Editing]]
* [[Wikipedia:FAQ]]

[[Category:WikiProducers Help]]
[[Category:Profile Guidelines]]
[[Category:Website FAQ]]


=== 11. What are the mandatory requirements for profile approval? ===
'''Your profile must meet all [[WikiProducers:Profile Standards|verification standards]] to be published:'''

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
|+ Mandatory Profile Requirements
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! Requirement !! Details !! Examples
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| '''Professional Photo''' || High-resolution headshot (no group/casual photos) || [[File:Example-headshot.jpg|100px]] <small>(See [[Help:Images|image guidelines]])</small>
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| '''Full Legal Name''' || Matches government-issued ID or license || <code>John Smith</code> (per [[FINRA]] BrokerCheck)
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| '''License/ID Number''' || Required for regulated professions (e.g., insurance, finance) || CA Insurance License #0K12345
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| '''Complete Biography''' || Minimum 150 words describing expertise and career || [[Sample Bio Format|View template]]
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| '''Contact Information''' || Business email/phone or office address || <nowiki>contact@yourbusiness.com</nowiki>
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| '''Source Verification''' || Links to validate claims || 
* Associations: [https://www.wfg.com WFG Profile]
* Awards: [https://brokercheck.finra.org FINRA Record]
|}

'''Non-compliant profiles will be:'''
* {{Tag|Pending}} – If missing 1-2 elements (admin will notify you).
* {{Tag|Rejected}} – If unverifiable (e.g., fake licenses, stock photos).

<small>See also: [[WikiProducers:Appeals Process|How to appeal a rejection]] | [[WikiProducers:Image Policy|Photo guidelines]]</small>

[[Category:WikiProducers Help]] 
[[Category:Profile Guidelines]]