It Takes Two: The Research Benefits of a Two-Monitor System
Handling all your data and research can be a struggle. In this guest post, author and co-host of the Genealogy Guys podcast Drew Smith explains why it’s important to have dual screens in your workspace to best keep your research organized.Before genealogists had the benefit of computers, they used...
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Navigating The Research Process Premium
Research your family tree's genealogy like a professional genealogist
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How to Create an Organized Research Plan
Tackling a tough genealogy research problem requires an organized approach. We’ll help you determine your destination and map out your route to get there.
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7 Strategies for Researching the Right Ancestor and Avoiding Mixups Premium
Avoid researching the wrong ancestor with these tips for separating the right family member from the crowd.
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Easier Source Citation With Your Genealogy Software Premium
Source citations need not be a source of misery. Learn how three popular genealogy software programs make it easy to track where you find your family facts.
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Don’t go at it alone! Learn how to tap other genealogists’ expertise by using the web to crowdsource your research.
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Time-Saving Genealogy Tips: How I Keep My Research Log
I'm on a pause in my genealogy research. Aside from the usual running after the kiddos, trying to keep up at work, and summertime family events, we're packing up and moving our house. One thing I've been doing that I hope will help me pick up my research after...
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Genealogy Brick Wall Busters: 10 Places to Find Your Ancestor’s Family, Friends and Neighbors
Our ancestors tended to move with and marry into particular groups of people, and tracing those "clusters" is a key strategy to break through genealogy brick walls.
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Uncovering Family Secrets in Genealogy records Premium
What shocking secrets were your ancestors hiding? The answers may be waiting in one of these six sources.
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101 Genealogy Tips for Self-Improvement Premium
Become a better researcher with these 101 ways to a new genealogy you.
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