Easy Genealogy Research Tips and Tricks

Explore new ways to research and write about your family history. Check out our blog's categories on genetic genealogy, online research, and writing family history.

Genealogy Research

Plot Out Where Your Ancestors Lived With Google My Maps

Uncover your family roots with a personalized genealogy map using Google MyMaps. Explore your heritage and trace your lineage with this tool

Writing Family History

A Home Full of Heirlooms? How to Preserve Family Treasures

Discover how to preserve the treasures in your home and bring your family's history to life.

Organizing Genealogy Research

Downsizing Your Family Group Sheets, Save Family History

Learn how to downsize your family history collection and save space in your home. Discover the benefits of going digital with family group s

Online Genealogy Research

Step into Your Ancestors’ Shoes: Build a Virtual Hometown Tour

Learn how to take your genealogy research and create a virtual hometown tour using Google MyMaps.

Beginning Genealogy

Have Southern Roots? 5 Steps for Researching in the American South

Uncover your southern roots with these 5 essential tips for finding your ancestors. Discover the rich heritage of the South in your genealog

DNA

How many small DNA segments are legitimate?

If you’ve looked at Family Tree DNA data, then you’ve seen that some of your matches have some small segments that are less than seven...