Online Search Strategies for Genealogists – An Interview with David Fryxell

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In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch speaks with David Fryxell about how genealogists can optimize their searches for the best results as they seek out information about their ancestors.


Feature: Online Search Strategies for Genealogists

Finding the information you need as a genealogist can be tricky, especially when it comes to searching online. Sometimes you just need a couple of tricks to get search engines to yield the results you seek. In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, David Fryxell provides some of those tricks.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • The Evolution of Searching as a Genealogists
  • Boolean Search and Wildcards: What They are and How to Make Use of Them
  • Transcriptions and Their Challenges
  • The Impact of AI on Genealogy Searches
  • Modern Versus Traditional Genealogy Skills
  • Exploring Genealogy Resources and Tools
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