RootsWeb is one of the most valuable genealogical resources on the internet,
and it is "free". Rather surprisingly however, it gets relatively little
attention compared to other major genealogy websites such as Ancestry.com. Myra
Gormley and Tana Lord's new book addresses this.
The authors themselves assert that RootsWeb 'is like a forest which has grown
up without much pruning or thinning'. Lurking among the leaves are 465 million
names in hundreds of family trees, 30,000 individual websites, and over 30,000
mailing lists.
There is no single search mechanism for the website, so this book fills the
gap by explaining how to use the various systems that are in place. Topics
covered include how to put your family tree online, locate valuable research resources, create
successful message board and mailing list posts, search effectively, connect with other users,
and much more.
The guide also features success stories from members of the RootsWeb community–just like you. Unlock the full potential of the world’s
largest, free genealogy website using the tips and tricks found only in this
book.
A valuable guide, to an underused resource.
Contents:
Introduction
- Welcome to RootsWeb
- RootsWeb Today
- RootsWeb Tomorrow
1. Getting Started at RootsWeb
- Brand New to Genealogy?
- Brand New to RootsWeb?
- Navigating Around the Site
- Searching RootsWeb
2. WorldConnect Family Trees
- History of WorldConnect
- Searching for Family Trees
- Understanding Your Search Results
- Viewing a Family Tree
- Downloading a Family Tree
- Adding a Post-em Note
- Contacting the Owner of a Tree
- Submitting Your Own Family Tree
3. Getting the Most Out of Message Boards
- Searching the Boards
- Navigating Through the Boards
- Posting Your Own Messages: When, Where and How
- Requesting a New Board
- Adopting a Board
- Your Message Board Preferences
4. Making Connections with Mailing Lists
- Exploring Mailing Lists
- Mining the Archives
- Joining a Mailing List
- Posting a Message
- Starting a Mailing List
- The ROOTS-L Mailing List
5. Volunteering: Ways to Make a Difference
- Volunteering Projects
- User-Contributed Databases
- Other Ways to Share Your Research with the Community
6. Freepages and Websites: A RootsWeb Essential
- RootsWeb Freepages
- Registered Websites
7. Cool Tools and Research Aids
- The RootsWeb Review
- Charts and Forms
- The Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
- US Town/County Database
- Soundex Converter
- The RootsWeb Surname List (RSL)
- The ROOTS-L Library
- Add-a-Link
- What's New?
- The Newsroom
8. Help: Just a Click Away
- Announcements and Notifications
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Contacting the HelpDesk
9. My Account and Passwords
- My Account
- Working With Passwords
Index
About the Authors
