Hi, I am Dorothy, a WikiTree mentor!! Are you enjoying your time on WikiTree so far?
Now that you have had a little time to try our site, there are a few more features you may find useful:
For instance, ideas on what to include in a profile can be found in Styles and Standards; including some tips on writing biographies
Also a friendly reminder about adding sources and references to your profile. Sources are critically important for genealogy and you will be helping future genealogists by listing where the information you've added came from. This page describes different kinds of sources: http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sources
The initial email you received from us included some links that will help you get started on Wikitree, which is not like any other genealogy site youve used, Im sure. It is different because our goal is to have one profile per person and that means we all work together, as a BIG collaborative team!
What brings you to WikiTree? Do you have any research youd like to share? Are you interested in how your family fits into the big tree? If so, when you confirm your email address, youll see a volunteer option on your profile page. Leave us a short message about your genealogical interests, then a volunteer will confirm your membership soon thereafter and youll be on your way!
I am just here to learn more about my family history. It is very shady and hard to put together. I just would like to know who I am related to out there.
Now that you have had a little time to try our site, there are a few more features you may find useful:
For instance, ideas on what to include in a profile can be found in Styles and Standards; including some tips on writing biographies
Also a friendly reminder about adding sources and references to your profile. Sources are critically important for genealogy and you will be helping future genealogists by listing where the information you've added came from. This page describes different kinds of sources: http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sources
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
You are now a confirmed member of WikiTree! Thanks for volunteering.
Have fun and ask for help in our G2G Forum if you need it! WikiTree members are always eager to offer guidance to a fellow genealogist.
If you need additional help, our Mentors Project is a friendly bunch of volunteers who will be glad to assist you with WikiTree-specific problems.
Looking forward to collaborating with you in the future.
Veronica, Wikitree Volunteer, Australia
The initial email you received from us included some links that will help you get started on Wikitree, which is not like any other genealogy site youve used, Im sure. It is different because our goal is to have one profile per person and that means we all work together, as a BIG collaborative team!
What brings you to WikiTree? Do you have any research youd like to share? Are you interested in how your family fits into the big tree? If so, when you confirm your email address, youll see a volunteer option on your profile page. Leave us a short message about your genealogical interests, then a volunteer will confirm your membership soon thereafter and youll be on your way!
Welcome to our family, we are glad you joined us.
Veronica, Australia