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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2016 12 01
Behind The Scenes...                                                                      Published Monthly


What's Going On...

Here we are at another web junction.
Ending one month, while begining another.
A time to recount the progress and plan ahead...

What' So Big About That?
For readers, it means a look into the plan for coming month of how the site will evolve.
Here, it's a chance to assess what was started and adjust it's course for a better direction.

The newsletter is an important function of any website for every person that will use the site.
It's purpose is to highlight and inform readers of the newest and most important site functions.

At first, this newsletter was a necessary break to keep readers informed... Even that has evolved.
It became a list of dreams to achieve and methods to use in developing a better site.
Eventually, the realization sets in that we can each only do so much in life.


So What To Do Now?
Choices. Everything in life is choices. Outcome is directly related to choice.
Making plans is the easy part, making solid choices that involve time is a bit harder.

Many good ideas have come along during the website developement, but time for them all is rare.
Accepting that an idea needs work to grow is the foundation, the work itself is gratifying.

Focusing on what's important is key to any longterm or meaningful development.
Allocating time for what's critical, important, useful and fun-In that order.

Several areas are of absolute necessity for a family tree website.
Whatever time is left after that is divided among ideas.


Where Is This Going?
In order to devote enough time to the critical areas, some endeavors must be cut.
The "L-Pages" though informative, will have to be discontinued. But future plans are already evolving!

There are several "up-sides" to this, such as the family tree can receive more attention.
That in itself is by far the most helpful area for all who come to visit this site.

Decisions have to be made that affect the outcome of any project.
Some are not happy ones. This is one of those decisions.

Be sure to click the question of the month!
Your answers help guide the site!


Monthly Reports & More...
Check The Family Tree Report and The Census Report for monthly updates-Try The Family Tree Demo
For independant searches, verifying your findings or census reprints the Census CD's are recomended.

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: Let's Go Over This Again



Newest Pages...

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


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!


Genealogy 101 Layout...

A small but helpful change made to the Genealogy 101 pages!
There's no telling which lesson people will find first on the internet.
So a new link on each page has been added to go back to all lesson links!

Because this is so importantant, it has also been added to previous lessons.
Normally earlier pages are left as published, but readers may find the link useful.
The quicklink back to all lessons is in the words already at the top "Published Monthly".

So useful it's now also done to the Newsletter page so you can quickly view past newsletters!


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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