WikiHow: It's Not as Easy as it Looks

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The internet makes it so easy to find information at our fingertips. Dont know how to do something? Easily look up how on Google and you will get multiple helpful articles and videos. One of those will most likely be a WikiHow page. 
"WikiHow is an online wiki-style community consisting of an extensive database of how-to guides. Founded in 2005 by Internet entrepreneur Jack Herrick, the website aims to create the world's most helpful how-to instructions to enable everyone in the world to learn how to do anything" according to Wikipedia. People will often go on WikiHow when they need a recipe or a step by step guide on how to perform a task.
When looking at all of these WikiHow pages we never realize how much time and effort is put into them. It seems so simple but the backend of it is very extensive.
The first, and most difficult step, is to come up with a good enough idea that can be backed up with solid information. Some tasks may be too simple where you don't have enough steps or content. Think if you will be able to take more than ten pictures and have at least ten steps with a good description.
The second step is to try the idea yourself. It may seem like a great idea but then once it is done fully you may realize that it wasn't as detailed as you thought.
The third step is to write everything down and take pictures as you do the task. This will help when you are making the WikiHow. 
Then finally making the actual WikiHow page. This is going where you will need to learn how to code and get your page approved by the WikiHow admins. 
During this process a lot of research had to be done. Some examples were other WikiHow pages like How to Make Chicken Wing Dip to further help with steps along the way. Article references were used for cooking help and tips. Asking vegetarian friends for help with coming up with the best recipe possible and more. 
Some challenges that will be faced are time management and repetition. The notes and steps you take might not be the best and it could have to be done all over again that can take hours. But the outcome is worth it in the long run.
WikiHow pages may seem simple but there are a lot of steps and time that is put into them.

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