When I first thought about going live, my stomach did flips! Livestreaming seemed intimidating. I worried about messing up or forgetting wha

In the fast-paced world of social media, a simple act of kindness can transform someone's day—or even their entire journey.

Let’s be real, trying to juggle multiple social media platforms as a genealogist or history-focused organization can feel like a full-time j

As genealogists, we're wired to be curious. We love finding new facts, records, and stories.

Hashtags might seem small, just a pound sign followed by a word or group of words, but they’ve completely transformed how I connect with the

Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we have, especially on social media. In a space that often feels noisy and overwhelming, a simpl

Facebook groups have become a lifeline for genealogists like me. I’m thankful every day for the wisdom, kindness, and humor shared in these

Starting the Conversation (Without Feeling Awkward) Starting a conversation online can feel weird, especially if you’re worried no one...

Discovery is at the heart of every family history journey. We start with a name, a photo, or a story and slowly piece together who our ances

Let’s be real—our genealogy journey is way more fun with others. From decoding old documents to making sense of our ancestors’ stories,...

When people hear the word branding, they often think of logos, color palettes, or fancy business cards. But branding is so much deeper than that—it’s the essence of who you are and how you show up in the world, especially online.

Let’s be honest—algorithms can sound kind of scary. But in reality? They’re just digital detectives helping our content get seen by the righ

Creating attention-grabbing captions and headlines is both an art and a science. Whether you’re sharing a genealogy breakthrough, a family

For the longest time, I resisted upgrading my Ancestry subscription to the Pro level. Honestly, I figured it was just another way for...

If there’s one piece of advice I can’t stress enough when it comes to using social media in the genealogy community, it’s this: scroll...

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend RootsTech 2025 virtually , where one of the presentations that truly captivated me was...

RootsTech isn’t just the world's largest family history conference—it's also one of the BEST times to build your virtual genealogy...

Before I began my journey into family history, road trips were just… road trips. I’d hit the highway with a destination in mind, check the m

Are you juggling multiple genealogy projects, managing society events, or balancing historical research with public engagement? AI can be...

I wanted to take a deep dive into my family roots that run through this historic southern soil.