Add an eventSessions at Atlanta Family History Expo 2010 about Family History and Social Media
Friday 12th November 2010
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Social Networking for Genealogists
Thousands of genealogists and family historians have discovered new ways to expand and improve their genealogy endeavors using social networking, also called social media networking. Learn the basics of blogging, Twitter, Facebook, wikis and more in an easy‐to‐follow session that cuts through all the hype and the lingo.
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Social Media Q & A
This Panel Discussion will give instruction and allow you to ask questions and receive answers on the benefits of social media and how to leverage it for connecting with experts, education, and collaborating with family historians interested in common family lines and resources. Session will be moderated by Family History Expos President‐ Holly T. Hansen.
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Blogging for Beginners
Step‐by‐step approach to creating a blog, and making postings using the free service at Blogger.com. A great way to share genealogy research, post your society's newsletter, share info with extended family members. The webinar will also feature a survey of sample blogs, and links for additional help.
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Facebook for Genealogists
Afraid to make the jump into Facebook? Wondering what all the fuss is about or how Facebook can work to the genealogists advantage? Come along for a journey through this exciting social media application.
Saturday 13th November 2010
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Social Networking for Genealogists
by Andy Pomeroy
If two heads are better than one, then it goes without saying that two family historians are better than one. Discover easy ways to use social networking to get your family excited about your work and to openly share their ideas, stories and those well‐kept family secrets. Includes basic Facebook account creation, security and group setup.
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Wikis for Genealogists
While many thing of a wiki as an on‐line, collaborative encyclopedia, the wiki structure can be used by genealogists to document their research for both clients and their own families. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki.
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Social Media Q & A
by ACoffin
This Panel Discussion will give instruction and allow you to ask questions and receive answers on the benefits of social media and how to leverage it for connecting with experts, education, and collaborating with family historians interested in common family lines and resources. Session will be moderated by Family History Expos – Amy Coffin.
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Twitter: It’s Not Just “What I Had For Breakfast” Anymore
Cut through all the hype about Twitter and learn the basics on how to best use this social media platform to enhance your genealogy research.
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Build a Genealogy Blog Workshop
Having a genealogy blog can take your genealogy research to another dimension. Learn how to get started in this easy‐to‐understand demo! Then get started building your OWN genealogy blog!
Atlanta Family History Expo 2010
United States United States, Duluth
12th–13th November 2010