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wikiHow:Importable Content

Edited by Jack Herrick, Travis Derouin, Harold R, Webster and 11 others

One way to improve wikiHow is to legally Import Content Into wikiHow. This page lists many sources from which content can be imported without needing to ask permission.

EditWebsites That We Have Permission From

Some websites have given us blanket permission to import their content into wikiHow provided that we link back to them at the bottom of the article and from each image we use. Many of these sites provide excellent sources for whole new articles or just a place to find images to supplement existing articles.

  • VideoJug - Thousands of professionally produced how to videos.
  • TrickLife.com - A user generated site of how-to videos.

EditIndividuals Who Have Given Us Permission

Some people who are popular video contributors to Metacafe have offered to let us add written versions of their videos to wikiHow. Note that we only have permission from these individuals, not from Metacafe in general. If you wish to use content from any other individuals there you must ask those people personally. Also note each person's requested attribution requirements and follow them carefully. We appreciate their willingness to share content with us, and should be respectful of their wishes.

  • Vaclav Gregor: Blog about fitness and male attraction: Muscle Pyramid
    • All blog entries older than Sept. 20, 2010 are available for use on wikiHow.
    • Provide a link to the original article for each article you adapt.
    • Notify the blogger at [email protected] if you use any of the content.
    • If you want to use a blog post that is newer than Sept. 20, 2010 you may ask author for permission at [email protected]
  • Ross Voorhees: Metacafe Channel
    • Provide attribution as follows: Original video by babblin5 (Ross Vorhees) on Metacafe, shared with permission.
    • Link back to the original video.

EditPublic Domain Sources

Some works are explicitly in the public domain meaning that anyone can copy and paste them into wikiHow or any other source.

Published Before 1923

Any works published in the USA before 1923. Some good examples of public domain books that could be turned into how-to articles:

US Government Publications

Any US Government published document unless marked otherwise. These examples contain some how-to related info:

Creative Commons

Some Creative Commons licences allow copying content.

Other websites with public domain resources


EditBlog Partners

The following blogs are not public domain; the bloggers have given us permission to use their posts on wikiHow, provided we attribute the source. As a courtesy, and so that wikiHow can maintain good relations with bloggers, please e-mail the bloggers if you import their content so they see the fruits of their labor! Also, keep in mind that images, comments, and guest posts are usually not available for republishing; if in doubt, leave it out or ask the blogger.

  • Ramshackle Solid - A blog by urban homesteaders who would like to spread the word about what they're doing through wikiHow.
  • I need more tape! - A home improvement blog for beginners. Permission has been granted to import posts that are over a month old.
  • http://frugaldad.com/ - A resource for the average family to find financial resources with a conservative approach to personal finances. Permission granted to use any posts. Double check about the images. Please notify the blogger, and please attribute to "Frugal Dad" or "FrugalDad.com".
  • SimplyFitnessGear.com blog - Fitness tips and news. Permission has been granted to import posts that are over a month old.
  • http://www.consciousflex.blogspot.com/ - A blog about developing awareness.
  • http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/ - "Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy."
  • http://www.balancedexistence.com/ - "Signposting your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual journey to wellbeing" Permission has been granted to import posts that are over a month old.
  • zenhabits - A blog on productivity, organization, life hacking, personal efficiency, and voluntary simplicity. Good source for many potential how-tos. Everything in blog, including the e-books are explicitly public domain.
    • You may want to double check and ask for permission to use guest posts, just in case.
  • The Simple Dollar - Personal finance blog. Content has been generously released under the public domain (see this blog entry for more info). Please attribute Trent Hamm and link back to the blog. Also please notify the bloggers when his content gets imported, as a courtesy!
  • Vaclav Gregor: Blog about fitness and male attraction: Muscle Pyramid Blog
    • All blog entries older than Sept. 20, 2010 are available for use on wikiHow.
    • Provide a link to the original article for each article you adapt.
    • Notify the blogger at [email protected] if you use any of the content.
    • If you want to use a blog post that is newer than Sept. 20, 2010 you may ask author for permission at [email protected]

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