Category: Strategies

The Case of the Missing Ancestors: 8 Genealogy Tips from Nancy Drew Premium

Nancy Drew has inspired generations of mystery-solvers, and genealogists can use these eight sleuthing skills from her adventures to find their ancestors.

5 Questions to Ask a Professional Genealogist Before Hiring

Hiring a professional genealogist can be a big investment. Here are five questions you need to ask to make sure you’ve found the right pro for your genealogy project.

How to Earn Professional Genealogy Credentials Premium

Take your professional genealogy work to the next level with the "Accreditted Genealogist" (AG) or "Certified Genealogist" (CG) credential.

6 Genealogy Jobs That Turn Your Family History Skills into a Career Premium

These six genealogy "dream jobs" take your love of research and turn it in to a profession.

Strengthen Your Genealogy Research Skills in One Month

Your genealogy skills are like a muscle—they need to be exercised! This month-long plan will help you build and improve your genealogy research skills.

Your 2020 Genealogy Research Plan

Achieve your genealogy goals with this year-long research plan. Follow the monthly prompts, or simply choose what tasks inspire you most and get started!

Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

It Takes a Village: How to Do Cluster and Collateral Research Premium

Scale the brick walls in your research by studying your ancestor's friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers and other members of his community.

Find Your Ancestor in a Week: A 7-Day Genealogy Research Plan Premium

Get down to business with this day-by-day guide to finding your ancestors fast. Each day in this genealogy research plan covers a different record group.

Metadata – Why it’s important and how you can use it

"Metadata" is a technical word for describing the content of a photo or document. Learn why it's important for your family history documentation and research.