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Monthly Archives October 2009

New Genealogy Blogs October 31, 2009

[Note: this is a regular feature of GeneaBloggers which highlights new genealogy and family history-related blogs as well as those recently discovered by members of GeneaBloggers. Use the Suggest A Geneablog! link in the menu bar to pass along information on new blogs.]
I guess 13 is our lucky number – that’s how many newly-discovered genealogy [...]

Surname Saturday October 31, 2009

Today is Surname Saturday.  There are two ways in which you can join in the fun:
Twitter
Participants must have a current and active Twitter account in order to participate. During the day on Saturday, participants “tweet” about the surnames they are researching. All posts should include the #surnameshashtag.
Here is the current listing of Surname Saturday messages on Twitter.
Bloggers
If you [...]

Resources For Backing Up Your Data

Here is GeneaBloggers‘ updated list of data backup resources:
General Backup Information

11 Ways To Create Backups And Prevent Data Loss (via Examiner.com)

Don’t Be Blog Gone: Tips For Keeping Your Blog Backed-Up and Secure (via Little Bytes of Life)

Hot Sites – Back Them Up! (via Design by Firgs)

Protecting Your Blog (via Family Matters)

You’re Backing Up Your Data [...]

Upcoming Genealogy Blogging Events Week of October 30 – November 7, 2009

Here is a list of events and goings-on in the world of genealogy blogging. Here’s what is happening in the coming week:
Cast Your Vote for the 40 Best Genealogy Blogs
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite genealogy blogs over at Family Tree Magazine – the last day is Thursday, November 5, 2009.
Data Backup Day – November [...]

Follow Friday October 30, 2009

Today is Follow Friday. If you have your own genealogy or family history related blog, you can participate in Follow Friday. What is it?
Follow Friday is a daily blogging theme used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
To participate in Follow Friday, simply create a post in which you recommend another genealogy blogger, [...]

May I Introduce To You . . . Amy Coffin

It is my pleasure to introduce Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog! Her site is part genealogy conversation, part research journal, and part anything else Amy wants to talk about!
Amy started her blog as an outlet where she could talk about genealogy without bothering those around her who might not be interested in the [...]

Treasure Chest Thursday October 29, 2009

Today is Treasure Chest Thursday. If you have your own genealogy or family history related blog, you can participate in Treasure Chest Thursday. What is it?
Treasure Chest Thursday is a daily blogging theme used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
To participate in Treasure Chest Thursday simply create a post with the [...]

Wordless Wednesday October 28, 2009

Today is Wordless Wednesday. If you have your own genealogy or family history related blog, you can participate in Wordless Wednesday. What is it?
Wordless Wednesday is a daily blogging theme used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
To participate in Wordless Wednesday simply create a post with the main focus being a [...]

Tombstone Tuesday October 27, 2009

Today is Tombstone Tuesday. If you have your own genealogy or family history related blog, you can participate in Tombstone Tuesday. What is it?
Tombstone Tuesday is a daily blogging theme used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
To participate in Tombstone Tuesday simply create a post which includes an image of a [...]

Data Backup Day Contest – Win A Copy Of Handy Backup

For the next upcoming Data Backup Day – Sunday, November 1, 2009 – in partnership with Novosoft LLC, GeneaBloggers will be giving away copies of Handy Backup software to three lucky winners (value $39 US)!
How To Participate In This Contest

Between Monday, October 26, 2009 and 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (GST -6) Sunday, November 1, [...]