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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2017 02 01
Gearing Up...                                                                                         Published Monthly


Focus On Progress...

The newsletter of any website should always focus on it's progress.
With that as a priority for this page, a quick glimpse each month is provided here.
In depth articles aren't needed, just a "heads up" before they're visable within the tree or site.

What Went On Last Month?
Most of the time spent on the webtree was dedicated toward achieving "uniformity" for all subjects.
The objectives will create a more user friendly/faster aquaintance for users and administrators.

This is an extremely time consuming endeavor, and will hopefully help eliminate missing data.
Some data may not be available, and is therefore left on the list as a reminder of that persons needs.

Though it seems that most of the data would become routine and habitual, reality is quite opposite.
Accidental data omission can result from many factors, and this is so far the best tool to prevent that.
It's also a way of passing on more information to the next owner(s) of the tree for future reference.


What's Planned For This Month?
More of the same! This is due to the high number of subjects in the family tree.
The same list of "data needs" information is copy/pasted to each persons file-folders.

The fact that so much time is being allotted signifies how important it is and its value to the tree.
Most persons never see the effort involved "behind the scenes" and take the information for granted.

This is simply the initial listing of basic data to prove existance and connections to other subjects.
In depth studies are not planned for, but basic summations will apply as necessary when called for.

This will continue on throughout the month until each member is brought to an even starting point.
Any new members discovered during the normal course of executing ther plan will also be introduced.


How Will These Help Users?
User friendly pages are of prime concern here to allow for the quick learning of website functions.
Having similar information for each individual helps toward a more speedy understanding of the site.

The primary reason for creating this method is to help insure that nothing is forgotten.
Information missed can be costly in terms of time spent having to re-do member pages later.

Additionally, it should help get individuals cleared properly for listing at a much faster overall rate!
Having a list of the individuals known needs helps admin know precisely what to spend the time on.

A search of alternative surname spellings are included for early members.
Since earlier records come in many forms, sources and methods vary widely on this.



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 tree 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: The Fast Track To Using US Censuses



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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