A first look at the new Facebook profile
I've bitten the bullet and had a play with the new profile in Facebook. You'll be able to see it on 1st October. I will take you through the… [read more]
Tumblr for Family History Societies and Libraries
I think Tumblr is a great platform for a blog. You can share enormous photos, links and news, and the format is large and easy to read. It's… [read more]
First look at Google+
Google+ is Google's new experiment in the world of social networks. I say 'experiment' because it is only in limited release; you have to wait… [read more]
Twitter for family historians
What is Twitter? Twitter is what is known as a microblog. You can send and receive messages, called tweets. A tweet can be a maximum of… [read more]
Which is the best family tree program?
I am often asked to suggest the best family tree program and the answer is a bit more complex... [read more]
Sharing documents on the web
I've been experimenting with the best sites for sharing slideshows and other documents on the web. Here's what I found... [read more]
Top 10 Social Media Sites for Family Historians
I think that social media was made for family historians. We are different from other people - we actually enjoy finding distant relatives and… [read more]
A first look at the new Facebook profile
I’ve bitten the bullet and had a play with the new profile in Facebook. You’ll be able to see it on 1st October. I will take you through the process of setting it up (once you’ve agreed to do so). At the moment it’s only open to developers. When I said yes, I accepted the [...]
Tumblr for Family History Societies and Libraries
I think Tumblr is a great platform for a blog. You can share enormous photos, links and news, and the format is large and easy to read. It’s perfect for a family historian who doesn’t want to do a lot of writing, or only occasionally. Here is an example of a Tumblr blog (mine): If [...]
A Google+ Webinar with Paul, Dan and Mark
I am watching a webinar called Google+ the Next Big Thing that was recorded this morning at 4am (too early for me) with Paul Allen, Dan Lynch and Mark Olsen. To find out more about these speakers, and to watch the webinar yourself, go to http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp. It will be available online for another week or so, [...]
Games in Social Networks
I don’t really understand all the hostility towards games in social networking sites. Aside from the annoyance of being told about all the gaming achievements of each person who plays games, which can be turned off even in Facebook, what is the problem with other people playing games? Games have always been a part of [...]
Can Google+ replace Facebook and Twitter?
I’ve been playing with Google+ for a few days now, and I’ve had some time to experiment and to see how others in my circles are reacting to it. Most seem to be using it as a substitute for Facebook – posting to a limited audience in their own circles. Many of them like that [...]
First look at Google+
Google+ is Google‘s new experiment in the world of social networks. I say ‘experiment’ because it is only in limited release; you have to wait for someone to be able to invite you, and then you have to accept the invitation during one of the brief, unpredictable periods when new members are being accepted. I [...]
Ask Archivists!
Today was Ask Archivists Day. In much of the world it still is, Australia being ahead of most of the rest of the world. It was/is a great opportunity to ask an archivist a question and have it answered. The hashtag to use is #AskArchivists. You don’t have to be a member of Twitter to [...]
