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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2017 01 01
What's Going On...                                                                           Published Monthly


Gearing Up...

As we head into a new year, it's natural to hope for bigger and better!
For this site, that hope is simply the same as ever... More progress!
Excitement may wax and wane, but the course is crystal clear!

What Is This Course?
The "course" is the direction we hope to follow throught the year as the site "evolves".
Several outside factors are always a keystroke away from changing that, but it's the basic plan.

The courses followed for most family genealogy websites are basically the same with few exceptions.
Some of the more established sites may have additional ideas that can be included over time.

It's a natural order and sequence of events manifesting in the progressive culmination of data.-Huh?
What that means is, first things first. Starting too many ideas results in less available time for each.
The beginning of a new year can often be what signals the start of the changing of our priorities.


What Are These Changes?
The "changes" are simply a re-defining" or re-organizing of what always was-or should have been!
It's a way of reminding ourselves to stick to the important issues and to forget about all else!

Listing these in an order of importance is is very important as opposed to mental imaging.
It serves to help keep things in more of a reality mode when assessing our abilities.

So here are the foremost items that are hoped to be the priorities for 2017!
Others may be added or a these may change. We must remain flexible!

The most critical of these is to develop a plan for faster release.
Criteria for release/posting is the verifying of collected data.


How Will This Help Users?
Publishing verifyable factual data in our tree will always be at the forefront of the website priorities.
Quick release of information is a priority hurdle that must be overcome-click here to send ideas.

By building user confidence both in the tree as well as themselves through Genealogy 101 Lessons:
Teaching independant skills frees users from "following" and allows them to "lead" themselves.

Helping the website meet more user needs in regards to the webtree and research pages.
Though human time is always at a premium, the website works 24/7 for you!

Much of researching is about raw data-finding/interpreting/comparing/reporting.
Get more help from The Leazott Family Tree and Genealogy 101 Lessons!


Monthly Reports & More...
Monthly progress updates, count and information for The Family Tree Report and The Census Report
If you'd like to see the web portion of the software used here Try The Family Tree Demo

When you're ready to add the support to do your own verifying, purchase the census files on CD's.
Because verifying is the key to accuracy, and accuracy is what makes your tree valid.
Good luck, have fun and enjoy!


Genealogy 101-The Basics...

Whether novice, enthusiast or professional, we all need guidance and direction from time to time.
And that's what this section is about... Simple reminders about family tree and genealogy basics.

A New Article Each Month Helping Readers With Their Genealogy Studies.
Follow the genealogy lesson links above for all previous lessons.
This Months Lesson: What Good Is Knowing Your Genealogy?



Newest Pages...

New page ideas are posted here whenever they're inserted.
Suggest a topic if you like!


Cause of Death is a list of common reasons on death certificates.
Included are "Contibutory Cause" definitions that are listed on forms.
Terminology changes over time. These help modern users to understand.


Holiday Tree Access! (The link is in the header and drop-down box)
Open access to the tree during traditional family get-together holidays!
See the link for scheduling dates and other information about the new idea!


Question Of The Month! (The link is at the top of each page in the header)
A simple click-choice question each month about family tree and website use.
Fast, anonymous and easy way to help steer the website toward what users want.


12 Generation Relationship Finder Chart Gauge!
A helpful tool for genealogy, and just plain fun at family get-togethers!
Be sure to keep one handy in your genealogy bag and on your computer!



Improving The Website...

Sometimes, it may take days and days just to make a very small item work properly on the web.
With each improvement comes much "Behind the scenes" work and a real sense of accomplishment.
So this is the where even minor adjustments get to shine in the spotlight for their 15 minutes of fame!



Holiday Family Tree Access...
A fun new idea for sharing family tree knowledge with other family members!
Designed for times when both young and old family are together for easy sharing.

Specifically timed for the holidays that are traditionally spent with other family members.
This way, elders can share to young about earlier generations so they're not easily forgotten!



As ideas and knowledge grow, so will the site.
Let's have some input!

That's the down-low on what's-up!
Thanks for reading,


      Massachusetts

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