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This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and working with page titles in MediaWiki. Page titles are fundamental to how information is organized and accessed within a wiki, and a clear understanding of their rules and capabilities is essential for both editors and readers. This guide is aimed at beginners but will also cover more advanced aspects.

What is a Page Title?

A page title is the name given to a page within a wiki. It's the text displayed in the browser tab, used in links to the page, and serves as the primary identifier for the content. In MediaWiki, the page title is *not* the same as the heading on the page itself (the `==Heading==` syntax). The heading is the visible title *within* the content of the page, while the page title is what defines the page's unique location within the wiki's structure. Think of it like a website address (URL) versus the title of the webpage itself.

Rules for Page Titles

MediaWiki has specific rules governing what characters are allowed in page titles. These rules are in place to ensure compatibility across different systems and to prevent unexpected behavior. Violating these rules can result in errors when creating or linking to pages.

  • Allowed Characters: The following characters are generally safe to use in page titles:
   *   Letters (A-Z, a-z)
   *   Numbers (0-9)
   *   Underscore (_)
   *   Hyphen (-)
   *   Parentheses (()) – Use sparingly, see considerations below.
   *   Some non-English characters (depending on the wiki's configuration; generally UTF-8 is supported).
  • Disallowed Characters: The following characters are *not* allowed in page titles:
   *   Spaces –  Use underscores (_) or hyphens (-) instead.  While some wikis automatically convert spaces to underscores, it's best to avoid them entirely for consistency.
   *   Colons (:) – Reserved for namespace specification (explained below).
   *   Forward Slash (/)
   *   Backslash (\)
   *   Asterisk (*)
   *   Percent Sign (%)
   *   Ampersand (&)
   *   Angle Brackets (<, >)
   *   Question Mark (?)
   *   Exclamation Point (!)
   *   Equals Sign (=)
   *   Plus Sign (+)
   *   Hash Sign (#)
   *   Pipe Symbol (|)
   *   Curly Braces ({, })
   *   Square Brackets ([, ])
   *   Double Quotes (")
   *   Single Quotes (')
   *   Comma (,)
   *   Semicolon (;)
   *   Any control characters.
  • Title Length: There's a maximum length for page titles, typically around 255 characters, but this can vary depending on the wiki's configuration. Long titles are generally discouraged as they can be difficult to read and manage.
  • Case Sensitivity: MediaWiki page titles are generally *not* case-sensitive. "MyPage" and "mypage" will usually refer to the same page. However, it's good practice to use consistent capitalization for readability.
  • Duplicate Titles: Each page title must be unique within its namespace. You cannot have two pages with the exact same title in the same namespace. This is a crucial rule for the wiki’s internal linking system to function correctly.

Namespaces

Namespaces are a way to categorize pages within a wiki. They provide a logical grouping and help to avoid naming conflicts. Each namespace has its own separate "space" for page titles.

  • Main Namespace: This is the default namespace for most content pages. Pages in the main namespace do not have a namespace prefix in their titles. For example, "Help:Page Titles" is *not* in the main namespace.
  • Special Namespace: Contains system-related pages like "Special:Search" and "Special:RecentChanges."
  • Talk Namespace: Used for discussion pages associated with content pages. Talk pages are named "Talk:Page Title" (e.g., "Talk:Help:Page Titles").
  • User Namespace: Contains user-related pages, such as user profiles and user talk pages ("User:Username," "User talk:Username").
  • Project Namespace: Used for project-related pages, like guidelines and policies ("Project:Page Title").
  • Template Namespace: Used for reusable templates ("Template:Page Title").
  • File Namespace: Used for uploaded files ("File:Image.jpg").
  • MediaWiki Namespace: Contains pages related to the MediaWiki software itself.
  • Category Namespace: Used for categorization pages ("Category:Page Title").

You specify a namespace by prefixing the page title with the namespace name, followed by a colon (:). For example, `Help:Page Titles` places the page in the "Help" namespace.

Creating Page Titles

There are several ways to create page titles:

  • Typing Directly: When creating a new page, you type the desired page title in the search box. If the page doesn't exist, MediaWiki will offer to create it.
  • Using Links: The most common way is to create a red link. A red link represents a page that doesn't yet exist. Clicking on a red link will take you to the page creation interface, with the link text pre-filled as the page title.
  • Moving Pages: You can move a page to a different title, effectively renaming it. This preserves the page's history.
  • Using Special Pages: Special:NewPages allows you to view recently created pages.

Best Practices for Page Titles

Following these best practices will make your wiki more organized and user-friendly:

  • Descriptive Titles: Choose titles that accurately reflect the content of the page. Avoid vague or ambiguous titles.
  • Concise Titles: Keep titles as short as possible while still being descriptive.
  • Consistent Style: Use a consistent style for titles throughout the wiki. For example, decide whether to use underscores or hyphens to separate words.
  • Avoid Redundancy: Don't repeat information in the title that is already clear from the context.
  • Use Keywords: Incorporate relevant keywords into the title to improve searchability.
  • Consider Search Engine Optimization (SEO): While wikis aren't primarily designed for SEO, using descriptive and keyword-rich titles can help people find your wiki through search engines. Think about what terms people would use to search for the information your page contains.
  • Avoid Special Characters: Stick to the allowed characters as outlined above.
  • Think About Linking: Consider how other pages will link to this page. The title should be easy to remember and type.

Advanced Considerations

  • Parentheses in Titles: Parentheses can be used to disambiguate pages with similar titles. For example, "Apple (fruit)" and "Apple (company)". However, overuse of parentheses can make titles cluttered.
  • Redirects: Redirects allow you to create alternative titles that point to the same page. This is useful for handling common misspellings or alternative phrasing. For example, you could create a redirect from "Helppage" to "Help:Page Titles".
  • Subpages: You can create subpages using the `/` character (e.g., "Help:Page Titles/Example"). However, note that the `/` character is *not* allowed directly in a page title; it's used to indicate a subpage relationship.
  • Transclusion: Page titles are used when transcluding templates or other pages into another page.
  • URL Encoding: MediaWiki automatically handles URL encoding of page titles, converting disallowed characters into a format that can be used in a URL.
  • Title Properties: The MediaWiki API provides access to page title properties, allowing developers to programmatically interact with page titles.

Troubleshooting Page Title Issues

  • Error Messages: If you encounter an error message when creating or linking to a page, carefully review the title for disallowed characters or other violations of the rules.
  • Broken Links: If a link doesn't work, double-check the page title for typos or incorrect capitalization.
  • Page Not Found: If you're trying to access a page that doesn't exist, make sure the title is correct and that the page hasn't been moved or deleted.
  • Conflicting Titles: If you are unable to create a page with a specific title, it's likely that a page with that title already exists in the same namespace.

Linking Strategies & Technical Analysis

Understanding page titles is crucial for effective linking. Here's how it connects to broader wiki strategies.

  • **Information Architecture:** Page titles are the building blocks of a wiki's information architecture. A well-planned structure relies on clear and consistent titles. Think about a site map for your wiki.
  • **Internal Linking:** Strategic internal linking improves navigation and SEO. Use descriptive anchor text that accurately reflects the target page's title.
  • **Content Clusters:** Group related pages using namespaces and consistent naming conventions to create content clusters.
  • **Keyword Research:** Similar to SEO for websites, identifying relevant keywords can inform your page title choices.
    • Technical Analysis & Indicators (Analogies to Wiki Editing):**

While not directly applicable to wiki editing, drawing parallels to these concepts can help understand the importance of structure:

  • **Trend Lines:** A consistent naming convention acts like a trend line, providing a clear direction for navigation.
  • **Moving Averages:** Frequently accessed pages (like Help pages) are like moving averages – they represent a smoothed view of popular content.
  • **Support and Resistance Levels:** Certain namespaces (like the Main namespace) act as support levels, attracting a large volume of content.
  • **Volatility:** Frequently edited pages can be seen as having higher "volatility," requiring more monitoring.
  • **Fibonacci Retracements:** The relationship between main pages and subpages can be visualized as Fibonacci retracements, showing hierarchical levels of information.
  • **Bollinger Bands:** Consistent title length can be seen as a "band" within which titles are expected to fall. Deviations might indicate a need for review.
  • **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):** Changes in page views over time can be analogous to MACD, indicating shifts in content popularity.
  • **RSI (Relative Strength Index):** Highly linked-to pages have a high "RSI," indicating strong internal relevance.
  • **Stochastic Oscillator:** The frequency of edits to a page can be tracked like a stochastic oscillator, signaling potential updates needed.
  • **Ichimoku Cloud:** The overall structure of namespaces and page titles can be visualized as a complex Ichimoku Cloud, providing multiple layers of information.
  • **Elliott Wave Theory:** The evolution of a wiki's content can be seen through the lens of Elliott Wave Theory, with periods of expansion (new content creation) and contraction (editing/refinement).
  • **Candlestick Patterns:** Page view data can be presented in candlestick patterns to visualize trends and potential turning points.
  • **Volume Analysis:** The number of links pointing to a page (its "volume") is a key indicator of its importance.
  • **Correlation Analysis:** Identifying pages with similar titles or content allows for correlation analysis, revealing relationships and potential redundancies.
  • **Time Series Analysis:** Tracking page views over time using time series analysis can uncover seasonal patterns and long-term trends.
  • **Monte Carlo Simulation:** Predicting future page views based on historical data can be modeled using Monte Carlo simulation.
  • **Risk Management:** Implementing clear page title rules is a form of risk management, minimizing errors and ensuring consistency.
  • **Arbitrage:** Identifying inconsistencies in page titles across different namespaces can be seen as an "arbitrage" opportunity for improvement.
  • **Head and Shoulders Pattern:** A decline in page views followed by a rebound can resemble a head and shoulders pattern, indicating a potential change in trend.
  • **Double Top/Bottom:** Two peaks or troughs in page views can form a double top or bottom, signaling potential resistance or support levels.
  • **Triangles (Ascending, Descending, Symmetrical):** Converging page view trends can form triangle patterns, indicating consolidation before a breakout.
  • **Flags and Pennants:** Short-term consolidation patterns in page views can resemble flags and pennants, suggesting a continuation of the previous trend.
  • **Gap Analysis:** Identifying gaps in content coverage can be achieved through gap analysis of page titles and keywords.
  • **Algorithmic Trading (Automated Wiki Updates):** Automated bots can be used to enforce page title rules and perform routine maintenance.
  • **Backtesting:** Testing different naming conventions to see which ones lead to better navigation and user engagement is akin to backtesting a trading strategy.
  • **Diversification:** Creating a diverse range of content categories (namespaces) is analogous to diversifying a trading portfolio.


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