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The "Down-Low" on "What's Up"!!                                               2017 03 01
Monthly Update...                                                                             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 subjects have gotten the "Record Needs" item lists attached to their files.
The objective is to create a more user friendly/faster aquaintance for users and administrators.

These are generally worked at on a daily basis as time and interest allow.
Fortunately, the software used here allows sorting of subjects in numerical order.

For the benefit of readers, take heed of these important lessons learned here regarding tree progress.
The effort is made so much easier when started from the begining instead of realizing the need later.
This plan is so useful that it's benefit are worth "playing catch-up" even with thousands of entries.


What's Planned For This Month?
The remaining subjects are estimated to take approximately half of the upcoming month.
Normally, this portion would have been already passed and a new topic started, but life happens.

Finishing this segment will mark the preliminary boundry of the researched tree.
That is, these are the primary/starting points for the known family members alive today.

It is hoped that the remainder post quickly, so time is left to finish the newest subjects link data.
This is another important feature that may aid towards user interactions as well as page contributions.

The tree is at a point where most living members "should" be able to find a known ancestor.
When used as a starting reference point, they may then be able to fill in close gaps and follow along.


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.

Many times important information may be missed due to several versions of surname listing.
A search of alternative surname spellings should be performed during research for each subject.
Every tree pages header has a hover-balloon with known variations that may be a useful search tool.



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: xx01-Canada's Censuses-Why The '01 ?



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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