Wikidata:Data Import Guide/Step 4: Define the structure of the data in Wikidata

This step is often the most difficult, however there are many knowledgeable people within the Wikidata community that will be able to work with you to accomplish this step on the Wikidata:Partnerships and data imports page.

Part A: Look at the Wikidata glossary to understand the terms used in the following steps.

Part B: Look at examples of potentially similar data within Wikidata to understand what structure is already used for items.

  • Showcase items provide examples of items with very rich levels of data within Wikidata
  • Use the search function to search for items which may hold similar information stored in a way that could be copied for this data set.
  • Check the list of properties to find properties for your data or suggest new properties.