Because gremlins sometimes happen in the WikiTree Forest, you didn't receive the third tour stop.
Collaboration is at the heart of WIkiTree and we know it isn't always easy. Here are some pointers we've put together which show How to be a Successful WikiTreer.
Have questions? We want to help! Click my name, then ask in the comment section of my page.
This week we have your last stop on the guided tour. Hopefully, you're feeling like a WikiTree pro!
You've covered a lot of ground the past few weeks. Today, we want to give you just a few more tools that can take you even deeper into the WikiTree forest without getting lost: How to Dig a Little Deeper.
As always, your questions are welcome!
You've probably been hard at work adding family members and getting connected to those that are already here. You should have at least a few profiles that you manage now. So, this week we're going to look at how to work with your Watchlist: How to Manage Your Watchlist.
As always, your questions are welcome!
Go through what you already have. You probably have quite a bit of information at your fingertips and you don't even realize it!
Gather things like photos, family heirlooms, and documents. You can find clues to your family history in many places, some obvious, others unexpected, such as the back of old photos, in a family bible, or in a pile of letters.
Interview Your Relatives
Bug your living family members. They're one of the best resources you have.
Start with your parents or grandparents. Then branch out. Include your cousins, aunts, uncles. You might find one or two who are excited to tell you what they know.
Steer away from yes/no questions. Ask open-ended ones so you can collect not just names and dates but stories as well.
You've been here a week now, and we hope you enjoyed your first stop on your guided tour of WikiTree and were able to make good use of the things you learned.
I just wanted to check in with you to see how things were going. If you have any questions or need direction please feel free to contact me.
Michelle~WikiTree Mentor
You are now a confirmed member, and you can get started adding your family members. As we've said, WikiTree is quite different from other genealogy sites. So, we've put together a guided tour to help you learn how to use it. Your first stop is How to Start Climbing Our Tree.
Tomorrow, you'll hear from a Mentor who will check in to see how you're doing and answer any questions you might have.
Next week, you'll get another message with your next stop on the guided tour.
Hello April, Welcome to WikiTree! The email we just sent has helpful links to get you started.
WikiTree is different than other genealogy websites because our goal is to have one profile per person, and that means we share ancestors and work together as a BIG collaborative team!
What brings you to WikiTree? Do you have research youd like to share? Are you interested in how your family fits into the big tree?
When you confirm your email address, youll be given an opportunity to volunteer to help document our collective family history. Use the Tags and comments to tell us about your genealogical interests.
When you volunteer, one of our Greeters will confirm your membership. Then you'll be able to add your family to the tree!
Collaboration is at the heart of WIkiTree and we know it isn't always easy. Here are some pointers we've put together which show How to be a Successful WikiTreer.
Have questions? We want to help! Click my name, then ask in the comment section of my page.
Debi ~ WikiMessenger
This week we have your last stop on the guided tour. Hopefully, you're feeling like a WikiTree pro! You've covered a lot of ground the past few weeks. Today, we want to give you just a few more tools that can take you even deeper into the WikiTree forest without getting lost: How to Dig a Little Deeper. As always, your questions are welcome!
Marlene WikiTree Messenger
You've probably been hard at work adding family members and getting connected to those that are already here. You should have at least a few profiles that you manage now. So, this week we're going to look at how to work with your Watchlist: How to Manage Your Watchlist. As always, your questions are welcome!
Marlene WikiTree Messenger
Go through what you already have. You probably have quite a bit of information at your fingertips and you don't even realize it!
Gather things like photos, family heirlooms, and documents. You can find clues to your family history in many places, some obvious, others unexpected, such as the back of old photos, in a family bible, or in a pile of letters.
Interview Your Relatives
Bug your living family members. They're one of the best resources you have.
Start with your parents or grandparents. Then branch out. Include your cousins, aunts, uncles. You might find one or two who are excited to tell you what they know.
Steer away from yes/no questions. Ask open-ended ones so you can collect not just names and dates but stories as well.
See 50 Questions for Interviewi
You've been here a week now, and we hope you enjoyed your first stop on your guided tour of WikiTree and were able to make good use of the things you learned.
Our next stop will give you some pointers on how to make your profiles stand out: How to Make the Most of a Profile.
As always, your questions are welcome!
Shirley
I just wanted to check in with you to see how things were going. If you have any questions or need direction please feel free to contact me. Michelle~WikiTree Mentor
You are now a confirmed member, and you can get started adding your family members. As we've said, WikiTree is quite different from other genealogy sites. So, we've put together a guided tour to help you learn how to use it. Your first stop is How to Start Climbing Our Tree.
Tomorrow, you'll hear from a Mentor who will check in to see how you're doing and answer any questions you might have.
Next week, you'll get another message with your next stop on the guided tour.
You can also meet some of our members by joining in the fun with our Question of the Week in the G2G forum: Have you discovered any real characters in your branches?
See you in the branches, Cindy
WikiTree is different than other genealogy websites because our goal is to have one profile per person, and that means we share ancestors and work together as a BIG collaborative team!
What brings you to WikiTree? Do you have research youd like to share? Are you interested in how your family fits into the big tree?
When you confirm your email address, youll be given an opportunity to volunteer to help document our collective family history. Use the Tags and comments to tell us about your genealogical interests.
When you volunteer, one of our Greeters will confirm your membership. Then you'll be able to add your family to the tree!
We're really glad you're here!
Sally