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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
For most visitors who are just looking for a game page, the search function will be used to type in the name of the game for which they are looking. If it exists, they will be directed to the page and start browsing. If the page doesn't exist, they may be enticed to start the page themselves. | For most visitors who are just looking for a game page, the search function will be used to type in the name of the game for which they are looking. If it exists, they will be directed to the page and start browsing. If the page doesn't exist, they may be enticed to start the page themselves or add it to the [[StrategyWiki:Requested guides|Requested guides page]]. | ||
Editors will find many more uses for these functions. Before creating a game page, category page or company page, it is a good idea to perform a search and see whether the page already exists. Searching can also be used to check alternate names of games for ease of creating needed redirects. Finding all pages under a certain name is useful for editors that have changed the Table of Contents for a page and want to ensure that all pages are accessible. It is also helpful to check for pages linking to a certain page for times when that page has been moved and you want to get rid of the redirect. It's important to change any links pointing to a page you want to delete before getting rid of it. | Editors will find many more uses for these functions. Before creating a game page, category page or company page, it is a good idea to perform a search and see whether the page already exists. Searching can also be used to check alternate names of games for ease of creating needed redirects. Finding all pages under a certain name is useful for editors that have changed the Table of Contents for a page and want to ensure that all pages are accessible. It is also helpful to check for pages linking to a certain page for times when that page has been moved and you want to get rid of the redirect. It's important to change any links pointing to a page you want to delete before getting rid of it. |