We talk about our list of Family Tree Magazine‘s 101 Best Websites for 2010, and give you links to some of the best preservation resources online.

Ep. 26: July 2010

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In this episode:

The Editor’s Desk with Allison Stacy

Lisa and Allison catch up on the latest and greatest news from Family Tree Magazine.

News from the Blogosphere with Diane Haddad

Genealogy Insider Diane Haddad brings us up to speed on FamilySearch’s new partnerships with Ancestry and Findmypast.

Diane gives us a rundown on recent genealogy news:

• We’re Looking for Your Civil War Ancestors
• Free Family Tree Magazine Webinar: Ask the Editors

Top Tips: 101 Best Websites

Contributing editor David Fryxell talks with Lisa about the best free websites for genealogy research from David’s article “Fancy Free” in the September 2010 issue of the magazine.

Family Tree University Crash Course

Lisa provides answers to some of the most common Google search questions. Get the recording of the Search Engine Tips and Tricks: Google Techniques to Boost Your Research webinar presented by Lisa Louise Cooke.

Safe Keeping: Best Preservation Websites

Looking for advice on preserving your family heirlooms and papers? These sites are great for family historians:

• Library of Congress Preservation
• Why Digital Preservation is Important for Everyone
• Caring for Your Family Archives
• American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
• Save & Share History articles at Family Tree Magazine

Your Host: Lisa Louise Cooke

Listen to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems and Genealogy: Family History Made Easy podcasts in iTunes and visit her website for great research ideas, podcast episodes and videos.

Have fun climbing your family tree!