GoalStriving Tutorials - User contributions [en]

Wiki Content evolution

2026-09-11T01:12:40Z

Matt:

This page contains notes on the tutorial video I will make to discuss wiki content evolution.

Use the demo site as an example. Delete a few pages and recreate them.

* You might think - should I use a plural; remember - no one can see this except you. Little "deviations from the standard" give it character.

* Mention how Travel Loyalty Programs exists under Personal and Vacations.
* Creating inter-page links is like neurons in your brain creating connections
* I should use Vacation Planning as the example. From a bulleted list to Headings and multiple lists, to multiple pages
** First list
*** Vacation Planning Checklist
*** Sample Trip Plan
*** Upcoming Trips
*** Journals From Past Trips
*** Vacation Photography
** Then the single outline grows and is divided by headers - I use the rule an outline can be max of one page length. I never want to have to scroll through an outline. If it can't fit on one page, then segment it by headers or into multiple pages. And like most rules, I have allowed exceptions from time to time... but no one will ever see this but me, so I can break my own rules whenever I want.
** Guideline:
*** Don't make a header for just one bulleted list
*** Every bulleted list should have a paragraph above it describing the scope of the list - it could be one short, but complete sentence.
*** Every item in a bulleted list should use consistent sentence structure and punctuation
*** Make them MESE
*** If an item in the list "feels like it doesn't belong", it probably doesn't - make a new list or write a paragraph about it.
*** I wonder if we can integrate with Grammarly so that "Scratch Notes" get limited spell check
* Show my browser with 5 different tabs open of different wiki pages (at least two being edited), three ChatGPT sessions
* After using it for a few years, I now find myself much more likely to create a new page instead of a new header on an existing page. If I have enough to write about it to necessitate a header, then it won't be too long before it will need its own page. And you do have to manually create all of the inter-page links, and that can be a bit tedious, but with each one I create, I feel a sense of accomplishment because I know each new link will help me navigate my web more easily.
* In the video, choose an example page, click history and look at the edits. Review my pages with the most edits. Show a screenshot from history of a page on this date and next and next and flip throught them 1 second each in the video.

Wiki Use Habits

2026-09-04T22:59:25Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains a list of recommended habits to maintain while using your wiki. * Follow the page title naming convention guidelines * Unless you already have something else in mind, start with: This page contains notes about... * Optionally add additional scope information to first paragraph. * Immediately create the first title - and that might be Notes about <page_title>"

This page contains a list of recommended habits to maintain while using your wiki.

* Follow the page title naming convention guidelines
* Unless you already have something else in mind, start with: This page contains notes about...
* Optionally add additional scope information to first paragraph.
* Immediately create the first title - and that might be Notes about <page_title>

Main Page

2026-09-04T22:50:58Z

Matt: /* Advanced Topics */

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]
* [[Naming convensions|Naming conventions]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding tooltips]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Configure font color and highlights]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Wiki Use Habits]] - master these guidelines, and your wikis will always be well-organized
* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Configure font color and highlights

2026-09-04T02:18:54Z

Matt:

This page contains notes about how to modify the color of text on wiki pages. This cannot be done in the VisualEditor - you must click Edit source.

Templates

Two templates were created in every goalstriving.org wiki.

Configure font color and highlights

2026-09-04T02:10:49Z

Matt:

Configure font color and highlights

2026-09-04T02:09:15Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains notes about how to modify the color of text on wiki pages. This cannot be done in the VisualEditor - you must click Edit source."

This page contains notes about how to modify the color of text on wiki pages. This cannot be done in the VisualEditor - you must click Edit source.

Main Page

2026-09-04T02:08:29Z

Matt: /* Getting started */

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]
* [[Naming convensions]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding tooltips]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Modifying text color]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T02:07:06Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding {{Tooltip|tooltips|This is a tooltip.}} on wiki pages. ===Tooltip template===
Every wiki in goalstriving.org should have this template already created, but in case you need to manually create it:
* <code>index.php?title=Template:Tooltip</code>
* <code>Template:Tooltip</code>
Click the link to create the page, enter this and click Save:
<code>{{{1}}}</code>
===Creating tooltips===
Eventually, you will be able to create tooltips in the visual editor, but for now, you must click Edit source.

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:58:16Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages. {{Tooltip|Area|An ongoing responsibility, activity, or something you intentionally maintain or develop over time.}}
Tooltip template
For each wiki, go to either:
* <code>index.php?title=Template:Tooltip</code>
* <code>Template:Tooltip</code>
Click the link to create the page, enter this and click Save:
<code>{{{1}}}</code>

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:53:57Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages. {{Tooltip|Area|An ongoing responsibility, \n
activity,
or something you intentionally maintain or develop over time.}}

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:53:43Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages. {{Tooltip|Area|An ongoing responsibility, \r
activity,
or something you intentionally maintain or develop over time.}}

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:53:13Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages. {{Tooltip|Area|An ongoing responsibility,
activity,
or something you intentionally maintain or develop over time.}}

Template:Tooltip

2026-09-04T01:38:27Z

Matt: Created page with "{{{1}}}"

{{{1}}}

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:37:16Z

Matt:

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages. {{Tooltip|Area|An ongoing responsibility, activity, or something you intentionally maintain or develop over time.}}

Adding tooltips

2026-09-04T01:36:23Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages."

This page contains instructions for adding tooltips on wiki pages.

Main Page

2026-09-04T01:34:56Z

Matt: /* Getting started */

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]
* [[Naming convensions]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding tooltips]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Main Page

2026-09-04T01:33:16Z

Matt:

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]
* [[Naming convensions]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* Adding tooltips
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Naming convensions

2026-09-02T13:56:11Z

Matt:

This page contains guidelines for naming page titles and section headers throughout your wiki.

* Do not add My unless it adds value
* Do not add a category (such as High school) to the page title name, unless it would be too ambiguous without it
** Do not create a page called Schedule > instead create High school schedule
* Decide on a naming convention for classes
** English 11, English 12
** Algebra I, Algebra II
** World history, U.S. histoy

'''Add only enough context to make a page title unambiguous.''' Generic pages that could have equivalents elsewhere in the wiki should include their context, such as <code>High school schedule</code> rather than <code>Schedule</code>. Pages with naturally distinctive names, such as <code>Biology</code> or <code>Algebra II</code>, generally do not need a <code>High school</code> prefix. Add grade, semester, or academic year only when needed to distinguish multiple pages. Prefer readable names such as <code>Grade 11 schedule — Spring 2027</code> over abbreviations such as <code>G11S2</code>.

Naming convensions

2026-09-02T13:47:34Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains guidelines for naming page titles and section headers throughout your wiki."

This page contains guidelines for naming page titles and section headers throughout your wiki.

Main Page

2026-09-02T13:46:26Z

Matt:

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]
* [[Naming convensions]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Managing Other Files

2026-09-01T17:15:46Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains recommendations for managing any digital files which are not uploaded to your wiki. Undoubtedly, you have accumulated many digital files in your life and no one could even guess how many files we will be accumulating in the future. I know the thought of trying to organize things is daunting, but open a new page and call it Personal Data Strategy. === Have a Strategy === I recommend you try to pick as few as possible, because I try to keep things sim..."

This page contains recommendations for managing any digital files which are not uploaded to your wiki.

Undoubtedly, you have accumulated many digital files in your life and no one could even guess how many files we will be accumulating in the future. I know the thought of trying to organize things is daunting, but open a new page and call it Personal Data Strategy.

=== Have a Strategy ===
I recommend you try to pick as few as possible, because I try to keep things simple if possible.

==== Storage Options ====

* Smartphone: you carry it everywhere; it might be your primary capture device, but don't think about it as long term storage.
* Desktop Synch Tools
** Apple Desktop
** Google CloudSomething
** Microsoft OneSomething
* Cloud storage providers
** Box.com, dropbox, Google Drive,
* USB drives

==== Reasonable Risk ====
Let's be honest. Any device you sometimes carry with you when you leave the house could be damaged beyond use at any moment. A little bump; a little shove; in just the right place at just the right time, could knock your phone out of your hand and down a storm drain. Think of these devices as disposable, from a data standpoint. Fortunately, there are low-cost, easy-to-use options for synchronizing just about everything on your phone with a cloud service, but many of them require manual configuration, and I recommend you have a plan before you start changing settings.

Main Page

2026-09-01T16:58:06Z

Matt:

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Managing Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Main Page

2026-09-01T16:57:16Z

Matt:

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]
* [[Other Files]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-17T22:42:56Z

Matt:

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-16T20:35:13Z

Matt:

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-16T19:58:57Z

Matt:

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-16T19:45:14Z

Matt:

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-16T19:43:33Z

Matt:

Wiki Content evolution

2026-08-16T19:05:27Z

Matt: Created page with "This page contains notes on the tutorial video I will make to discuss wiki content evolution. Use the demo site as an example. Delete a few pages and recreate them. * You might think - should I use a plural; Mention how Travel Loyalty Programs exists under Personal and Vacations. Creating inter-page links is like neurons in your brain creating connections"

This page contains notes on the tutorial video I will make to discuss wiki content evolution.

Use the demo site as an example. Delete a few pages and recreate them.

* You might think - should I use a plural;

Mention how Travel Loyalty Programs exists under Personal and Vacations.

Creating inter-page links is like neurons in your brain creating connections

Main Page

2026-08-16T18:47:37Z

Matt: /* Getting started */

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [[Wiki Content evolution|Content evolution]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Main Page

2026-08-12T18:21:01Z

Matt: /* Advanced Topics */

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]
* [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/ Working with MediaWiki]: written by Yaron Koren; updated in 2026.

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).

Wiki text formatting examples

2026-08-12T18:17:59Z

Matt: Created page with "Welcome to the '''Visual Editor Demonstration''' page. This page illustrates many of the formatting features available in the MediaWiki Visual Editor. = Level 1 Heading = This is text below a Level 1 heading. == Level 2 Heading == This is text below a Level 2 heading. === Level 3 Heading === This is text below a Level 3 heading. ==== Level 4 Heading ==== This is text below a Level 4 heading. ---- == Text Formatting == This sentence contains '''bold text'''. This se..."

Welcome to the '''Visual Editor Demonstration''' page. This page illustrates many of the formatting features available in the MediaWiki Visual Editor.

= Level 1 Heading =
This is text below a Level 1 heading.

== Level 2 Heading ==
This is text below a Level 2 heading.

=== Level 3 Heading ===
This is text below a Level 3 heading.

==== Level 4 Heading ====
This is text below a Level 4 heading.
----

== Text Formatting ==
This sentence contains '''bold text'''.

This sentence contains ''italic text''.

This sentence contains '''''bold and italic''''' text.

You can also use underlined text.

You can use <s>strikethrough</s> text.

This is <code>computer code</code>.

Example sample output:
<code>Backup completed successfully.
42 files copied.</code>
----

== Lists ==

=== Bulleted List ===

* Apples
* Oranges
* Bananas
* Grapes

=== Nested Bulleted List ===

* Fruits
** Apples
** Pears
** Cherries
* Vegetables
** Carrots
** Broccoli

=== Numbered List ===

# Wake up
# Eat breakfast
# Go to work
# Relax

=== Mixed List ===

# Vacation Planning
#* Flights
#* Hotels
#* Rental Car
# Packing
#* Clothes
#* Passport
#* Charger

== Block Quote ==
<blockquote>"Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal." — Earl Nightingale</blockquote>
----

== Horizontal Rule ==
----Text below the horizontal rule.
----

== Special Characters ==
© ® ™ € £ ¥

← ↑ → ↓

✓ ✗ ★ ☆

½ ¼ ¾
----

== Preformatted Text ==
<code>This text
keeps
its formatting
and spacing.</code>
----

== Checklists ==
While MediaWiki doesn't include native checklists, you can simulate one:

* ☐ Buy groceries
* ☑ Finish report
* ☐ Schedule dentist appointment

Main Page

2026-08-12T18:17:21Z

Matt:

Welcome to the central tutorial site for GoalStriving wikis. Content here is updated over time; every wiki on the farm links here from the sidebar under '''Help & tutorials'''.

=== Getting started ===
These tutorials provide the basics to start using your wiki.

* [[Wiki text formatting examples|Text formatting examples]]

* [[Creating and editing wiki pages|Creating and editing pages]]
* [[Adding links to wiki pages|Adding links]]
* [[Adding images and videos to wiki pages|Adding images and videos]]
* [[Adding PDF files to wiki pages|Adding PDF files]]
* [[Wiki session timeouts and URLs|Session timeouts and URLs]]

=== Advanced Topics ===
These tutorials will help you use your wiki effectively and efficiently.

* [[Creating wiki page hierarchies|Creating hierarchies]]

=== Need more help? ===
Visit [https://goalstriving.org goalstriving.org] or join the monthly community call (first Tuesday, 8 PM EST).