Professionalism Amongst Genealogists
I had an interesting discussion earlier today via Twitter with Mary E. Petty of Heirlines.com following a tweet she made about her current activity.
Rather than repeat the discussion I thought it would be worthwhile drawing your attention to her blog and in particular the articles around Professionalism in Genealogy Research.
Social Networking for Genealogists
I have just received news from Legacy that they have released Social Networking for Genealogists. They carefully choose the products they sell in our online store. They are therefore very excited to be able to offer Drew Smith’s newest book, Social Networking for Genealogists.
The book will be a big hit with Genealogists as it covers a lot of newer technology which Genealogists and Family Historians are now using:
Blogs
Collaborative editing
Genealogy-specific social networks
General social networking (Facebook)
Message boards & mailing lists
Photos & video sharing
Podcasts
RSS feeds
Sharing personal libraries
Tags
Virtual worlds
Wikis
This book describes the wide array of social networking services that are now available online and highlights how these services can be used by genealogists to share information, photos, and videos with family, friends, and other researchers. Each chapter guides you through a unique category of social networking services using genealogy-related examples. From blogs and wikis to Facebook and Second Life, author Drew Smith shows you how to incorporate these powerful new tools into your family history research.
Take a look at Social Networking for Genealogists now!
New Legacy Discount Coupon
I have just been informed of a new Legacy Discount which I know readers will be interested in.
So whether it’s Legacy Software, genealogy books or Legacy Guides that you are looking for make sure to take advantage of it:
Legacy Family Tree Software Store and use the coupon DAD2009 at the checkout.
Building A Website For Your Genealogy Business
A number of our readers have talked to me about running their own home based Genealogy Business. That then leads them onto the subject of how to build a web site to promote their genealogy business.
If you want to sell your services as a home based business, then you need to have a website. Part of running a profitable home based business is having a website and internet marketing.
If you have never created a website before, you may be a bit nervous about the entire process. After all, you want to get it right and the first time. You have two main options. These are to hire a web designer or do the work yourself. If you are not familiar with HTML, do not fret. Opt for a web hosting package that includes a website site building tool.
Before you get started, you must know some important things. A website should be professional and easy to navigate. You want to project the impression that you run a professional business, so your website should have the same look and feel. As for navigation, fewer pages are better. No one wants to visit 10 different pages on your website before finally finding your contact information. Chances are, they will give up after the 5th and turn to a competing home based business.
As for what you need to get started, you need a business web site hosting package, good domain name, pictures, and content. Continue reading on for a further explanation of each.
Web hosting. Choose an affordable package. Most hosting companies offer discounts if you pay for a year or two or advance. Do this. Remember, if you don’t know HTML, opt for a package that includes a website building tool. You should gain access to hundreds of templates, colors, pictures, and fonts. If you know something about creating websites and are just looking for a Hosting Package then the one I use is Hostgator and I can highly recommend them. If you are looking for one that offers site building tools and other additional features then you will want to take a look at www.GoDaddy.com
Domain name. Your domain name is important. Most potential clients will find you with a standard internet search, but some may key in your website address directly. Make sure it is easy to spell and short. You can use your name, your business name, or a phrase related to the core products of your home based business – don’t forget that until you are well established people won’t necessarily search your own name. So often the best route to go is one where your domain name reflects the type of services you offer. To get a good price on your domain name then you will want to go to www.GoDaddy.com
Pictures. All business owners should have a picture of themselves on their website. A picture speaks a thousands works. Make sure it is a professional picture, but that you also look like a real person. Always smile. This picture needs to show your potential clients that they can entrust you with their business and feel comfortable working side-by-side with you.
Website content. You should divide your content into different sections and pages.
Start with the main page, also known as the home page. When internet users type in your address at SAMPLE.com, this is the first page they will see, so make it good. Your picture should be somewhere on the page, like in the upper right-hand corner. Welcome visitors to your page and then start with a catchy tag line.
Underneath your tag line, use bullet points to highlight how you can help. This can include the services and products you offer and more about your business offering. Make each of these clickable links leading to a new page.
At the new page, focus more on the service offered. Then, highlight a few examples of ways in which you can help the potential client. Don’t give away too much information.
At the bottom of each page, you must include your contact information. This includes your name and business name, business address, phone number, and email address. Remember, you want to make this easy for potential clients to find. Put it at the bottom of each page. Also, have a separate page that you can list on your menu bar labeled “Contact Us.” Nothing will appear on this page, but your picture and contact information.
Family Forest Leadership Edition CD ROM Reviewed
Pros: Have you ever heard people (usually teenagers, but not always) say that history is boring and has nothing at all to do with them? I have heard that statement more than once. The fact is that we are all the products of history — our own family history. And furthermore, our family history has been determined by historical events — real events in which our ancestors participated.
The Family Forest Leadership Edition CD-ROM brings history alive and makes it totally relevant. Imagine the joy of seeing the ancestry of famous (as well as infamous) historical characters and then finding the ancestors your family shares with many of them. This “people-centered” approach to history makes history come to life in a fun and easy-to-use CD-ROM.
Once you have your copy of the Family Forest Leadership Edition CD ROM, you will never think of history in the same way.
Cons: The Family Forest Leadership Edition CD-ROM is so fascinating you could forget to eat, sleep, or go to work. I could find nothing to complain about. It is an excellent product. Here’s a little from their website:
This is the ninth CD-ROM title in a series of lineage-linked tour guides to a vast wealth of professionally recorded paper-based ancestral history. It digitally connects people with each other, and with the history they created, in a fun, educational, and exciting new format. It is the culmination of nine years of strategic development of our Family Forest Project.
This Family Forest Leadership Edition contains all 8 of our previous titles and much much more. Travel back in time to your ancestors. Imagine the joy of seeing the ancestry of famous (as well as infamous) historical characters and then finding the ancestors your family shares with many of them. This People-Centered Approach To History makes history come to life in a fun and easy to use CD-ROM.
Guarantee: There is no guarantee offered on the Family Forest website.
Value for money: Family Forest Leadership Edition CD-ROM is actually an excellent value for those engaged in genealogical research.
Read More at: Family Forest Leadership Edition
One Great Family Membership Review
Pros: A membership in One Great Family will provide users with so many tools and access to so much information. One Great Family automatically merges two family trees together into one when it finds the exact same person in both. This can save so much time when you are doing genealogical research. A little automation can be a very good thing.
One Great Family also identifies and eliminates all duplicated data within a family tree automatically through their exclusive technology. This also can save you tons of time when you are researching your family tree.
Members say that the results they are getting are simply phenomenal and all of them are very pleased with the service. This makes a membership at the One Great Family website worth every penny.
Donny Osmond says, “I have been searching my genealogy for over 20 years. This is the most amazing tool I have ever seen!”
Cons: A One Great Family Membership doesn’t have any discernible cons associated with it. It is actually a very, very good service that can aid in genealogical research.
Guarantee: There is no specific guarantee, but there is a free trial and memberships can be cancelled.
Value for money: One Great Family Membership is actually a very good value for those who are doing genealogical research.
See more at: Discover what research has already been done for YOUR family tree at OneGreatFamily
Discover Old School Yearbooks – View Yearbooks Online
This is something I came across the other day which gives you access to old school yearbooks online. Yearbooks can be a great source of information about your ancestors and provide additional insights into their lives. The advert for the old yearbooks team is a little on the large size so when I say click on it below – you can literally click anywhere on it to discover more about the old yearbooks!
Ancestry Free Trial
I tend to forget that people may not be aware that ancestry.com offers a Free Trial! If you are just looking to start your family tree or are looking to progress further with your genealogy research then taking advantage of an ancestry Free Trial is certainly worth thinking about.
Whether it’s one of their new memberships or one of the established memberships you can access them all through Try a new Ancestry.com Membership!
or through their Free Trial – Ancestry.com World Deluxe Membership
Alternatively if you are just setting out on the great genealogy search take a look at Start Your Family Tree
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