Sunday, April 24, 2011

Dead Fred - a Photo Archive

Want to find a picture of an ancestor?  Check out Dead Fred - a Genealogy Photo Archive.  Most of the pictures posted are free to download.  There are thousands of pictures.  Type in your ancestor's name and see what comes up. 

Friday, April 22, 2011

Where did the old stuff go on FamilySearch?

Have you been wondering what happened to the Old FamilySearch where you could search through the IGI or Ancestral File, etc.?  Well, for a time, it is still around.  Here is how to find it.

1.  Go to FamilySearch.org
2.  When looking at the home page - take a look to the Right Side of the page and you will see a blue box that says "Go to Previous Site".  Click on that button.
3.  Now you are at the old view of FamilySearch.  From here put your cursor over SEARCH RECORDS (found in the blue menu bar) to see the drop down menu.  Click on ADVANCED SEARCH.
4.  Now you can see the various programs on the Left Side of the screen that you will be able to search.

I hope this helps!  I am not sure how much longer this old site will be available but for now, enjoy!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Blogging Helps

Recently I taught a class about Blogging.  For those interested in setting up a blog (free of course), check out Blogger.com.  Come up with a title for you blog and a website address.  If you need assistance, contact me by email. 

Be sure to read the HELP section for questions.  To customize the look of you blog, open the DESIGN tab then TEMPLATE DESIGNER.  Check out my handouts for assistance.  (Class Handouts)

Below are some websites I found to help with a variety of aspects of blogging.  (Provided by WordPress)

Here is a great site that will explain just about everything about blogging.   Listed below are some of the main topics that will help you with blogging.  See the All Topics to get even more topics of interest.

Introduction to Blogging « WordPress Codex   Introduction to blogging - ALL TOPICS

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/79/Top_blogging_platforms_you_can_choose   Top Blogging Platforms

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/79/Top_blogging_platforms_you_can_choose   Online Tools to Make Your Blogging Life Easier

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/80/Nice_web_applications_for_content_writers -   Web Application for Content Writers

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/76/Using_a_blog_theme_productively   Using a Blog Theme Productively

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/75/Using_themes_for_your_blog   Using Themes for Your Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/74/How_to_make_your_blog_post_memorable   How to Make Your Blog Post Memorable

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/73/What_to_write_on_your_first_blog_post   What to Write on Your First Blog Post

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/72/The_positive_results_of_blogging   The Positive Results of Blogging

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/71/The_history_of_blogging   The History of Blogging

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/70/How_to_prepare_your_blog_for_vacation   How to Prepare Your Blog for Vacation

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/69/Few_tips_to_make_your_blogging_life_easier   Few Tips to Make Your Blogging Life Easier

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/68/How_to_survive_blogging_   How to Survive Blogging

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/67/The_so-called_copy_and_paste_blogging   The So-called Copy and Paste Blogging

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/66/A_Blogger_s_Code_of_Ethics   A Blogger's Code of Ethics

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/65/Common_factors_of_a_productive_blog   Common Factors of a Productive Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/64/Getting_the_right_connection_with_your_readers   Getting the Right Connection With Your Readers

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/63/Simple_tips_for_getting_more_comments_on_your_blog   Simple Tips for Getting More Comments on Your Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/62/The_fundamentals_of_increasing_your_site_s_SEO    The Fundamentals of Increasing Your Site's SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/61/Best_Free_SEO_Tools_for_Your_Blog   Best Free SEO Tools for Your Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/60/Productive_Ways_To_Get_Subscribers_For_Your_Blog   Productive Ways to Get Subscribers for Your Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/59/Blogs_as_SEO_Tool   Blogs as SEO Tool

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/58/Top_Tips_On_Creating_A_Blog_Post  Top Tips on Creating a Blog Post

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/57/Making_your_blog_brandable  Making Your Blog Brandable

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/56/Why_do_some_Bloggers_Fail_  Why Do Some Bloggers Fail?

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/55/Socialize_on_BlogTopSites_with_the_Follow_feature  Socialize on Blog Top Sites with the Follow Feature

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/54/Exploring_Blogs_on_BlogTopSites   Exploring Blogs on Blog Top Sites

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/50/Have_Your_Blog_s_First_Visitors    Have Your Blog's First Visitors

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/47/Making_Your_Blog_Work    Making Your Blog Work

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/45/Tips_on_Finding_a_Blog_Topic   Tips on Finding a Blog Topic

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/44/5_Things_You_Should_Know_About_Blogging   Things You Should Know About Blogging

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/31/How_To_Install_A_Tumblr_Theme   How To Install a Tumblr Theme

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/30/How_To_Install_a_Blogger_Template   How to Install a Blogger Template

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/28/Determining_Your_Blog_s_Layout   Determining Your Blog's Layout

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/27/Choosing_the_right_colors_for_your_blog   Choosing the Right Colors for Your Blog

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/25/How_to_use_different_fonts_on_Blogger   How to Use Different Fonts on Blogger

http://www.blogtopsites.com/blogging/23/Classic_Blogger_Templates   Classic Blogger Templates