Tips on naming conventions, a discussion of the Western States Historical Marriage Index, and news on brand-new courses for beginners at Family Tree University. Plus: Learn more about Google+, a new networking tool that's taken the online genealogy community by storm.
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Your Host: Lisa Louise Cooke
News from the Blogosphere with Genealogy Insider Diane Haddad
Diane gives the scoop on recent news in the genealogical community, including a new mapping tool called Historypin and MyHeritage's acquisition of FamilyLink and BackUpMyTree.com. Read more at the Genealogy Insider blog.
Top Tips: Name Dropping
101 Best Websites: Western States Historical Marriage Index
Family Tree University Crash Course: First Steps
Kerry Scott talks about
Family Tree University's new "First Steps" courses for new genealogists. You can sign up for First Steps courses
here.
Social Media Minute
In this new segment, Online Community Editor Kerry Scott talks about
Google+, the new networking tool from Google that has taken the online genealogy community by storm. You can find Kerry's one-hour webinar on how genealogists can best use Google+
here.
The Publisher's Desk with Allison Dolan
Allison takes you behind the scenes at
Family Tree Magazine and tells us about the four vital things every genealogist should do this month.
Have fun climbing your family tree!
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