{"id":110692,"date":"2009-12-18T13:39:56","date_gmt":"2009-12-18T18:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.genealogyblog.com\/?p=7567"},"modified":"2009-12-18T13:39:56","modified_gmt":"2009-12-18T18:39:56","slug":"google-your-family-tree-unlock-the-hidden-power-of-google","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/110692","title":{"rendered":"Google Your Family Tree – Unlock the Hidden Power of Google"},"content":{"rendered":"

I finally got the opportunity this week to sit down and find out what everyone was raving about as deals with Dan Lynch\u2019s new book, Google Your Family Tree<\/a><\/em>. Shucks, I\u2019ve been using Google since the \u201cbeginning,\u201d and figured I knew all about it. Clearly, that wasn\u2019t the case at all. <\/p>\n

\"Google<\/a><\/p>\n

I bought several cases of the books to sell in the FRPC bookstore during the Salt Lake Christmas Tour \u2013 books I bought because my attendees were demanding them. After selling 45 books within the first few hours, I had to see what this was all about. One of the genealogists in attendance pointed out that in the first five minutes with the book, he had learned three things about Google that he hadn\u2019t known before \u2013 things that would help him in his genealogy research. So I set out to learn more myself. <\/p>\n

As we all know, Google is by far the most popular Internet search engine available to us today. The Internet is also loaded with genealogical and historical databases, web pages, indexes, photographs, video and stuff we never even thought of before. Finding and accessing these resources is our challenge \u2013 and it looks to me like if you know how to harness the overwhelming power of Google, you may \u2013 just may \u2013 be able to break some of those genealogical brick walls you have before you. If nothing else, you\u2019ll certainly be able to locate data that will fill in holes and add richness to your family story. <\/p>\n

First off \u2013 and maybe more important than anything else, Dan explains though words, illustrations, and pictures just how to search \u201csmart.\u201d Sure \u2013 you can just type in that string of words that you think may be on the Web somewhere, but then again, you might want to type words that will bring you the results you actually want. The first three chapters of the book, as well as Appendix E (see below) really get down into the nitty-gritty of searching. <\/p>\n

Chapters 3 through 14 deal with Google applications that enhance the family history research experience. Apps like Language Tools, Google Books, Google News Archive, Blog Search, Images & Video, Google Alerts, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Notebook, and the Google Toolbar all have direct application to our genealogy search. <\/p>\n

Google is truly helping genealogists open up the resources of the Internet \u2013 and Dan\u2019s cool book makes using Google easier and more produce than ever before. Every genealogist with a computer can profit from the volume. <\/p>\n

The following is directly from the Table of Contents: <\/b><\/p>\n

Foreword<\/b><\/p>\n

Acknowledgements<\/b><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

Chapter 1 \u2013 Search Engine Basics<\/b>
\nThe Foundation of all Google searches, this chapter describes basic functionality, screen layout, use of keywords, basic commands, and syntax<\/p>\n

Chapter 2 \u2013 Interpreting Web Search Results<\/b>
\nThe anatomy of Google Web Search results and the powerful commands that can be accessed from links appearing within your search results<\/p>\n

Chapter \u2013 3 \u2013 Advanced Search Techniques<\/b>
\nA detailed description of advanced search techniques, both command-line entries as well as those used in the Advanced Search Form<\/p>\n

Chapter 4 \u2013 Language Tools<\/b>
\nUsing the foreign language capabilities of Google, including automatic language translation, International content search, and Google\u2019s offering worldwide<\/p>\n

Chapter 5 \u2013 Google Books<\/b>
\nTapping the content archives found within Google\u2019s growing online digital library and tips for using these books in your family history search<\/p>\n

Chapter 6 \u2013 Google News Archive<\/b>
\nStepping beyond the current-day news into the rich historical news archive, learn to use the time line feature to quickly sort through historical results<\/p>\n

Chapter 7 \u2013 Blog Search<\/b>
\nAn in-depth look at searching through and using blog postings as an effective means to conduct your family history research<\/p>\n

Chapter 8 \u2013 Images & Video<\/b>
\nBring you research to life with pictures and video by learning special tips for getting the most value from Google\u2019s image and video archives<\/p>\n

Chapter 9 \u2013 Google Alerts<\/b>
\nSearch while you sleep! Discussion and step-by-step instructions for using Alerts to make Google work as hard as you do in finding your ancestors<\/p>\n

Chapter 10 \u2013 Google Maps<\/b>
\nA look at the indispensable tool for researching places and unique integration with Google Local and Street View<\/p>\n

Chapter 11 \u2013 Google Earth<\/b>
\nAn in-depth look at one of the most addictive of all Google applications, you\u2019ll be able to \u201ctravel\u201d to the home of your ancestors and anywhere else you desire<\/p>\n

Chapter 12 \u2013 Google Notebook<\/b>
\nGoogle Notebook enables you to keep your research organized and available \u2013 even when performed on different computers \u2013 and easily shared with others<\/p>\n

Chapter 13 \u2013 The Google Toolbar<\/b>
\nAn optional add-on requiring download and installation, the Google Toolbar offers a host of one-click wonders; also includes brief mention of Google Chrome<\/p>\n

Chapter 14 \u2013 Other Tips and Tricks<\/b>
\nMore than a dozen additional features of Google that are too good to ignore, even if they don\u2019t have a direct connection to genealogy research<\/p>\n

Appendix A \u2013 Getting Started in Genealogy<\/b>
\nA condensed step-by-step guide for those just starting to trace their family tree<\/p>\n

Appendix B \u2013 Top Sites for Genealogists<\/b>
\nAn overview of the leading free and fee-based websites for genealogy, including a top-ten favorites list and dozens of other useful resources from around the world<\/p>\n

Appendix C \u2013 Other Internet Search Engines<\/b>
\nA look at the useful features of more than a dozen other Web search engines<\/p>\n

Appendix D \u2013 Web Search Engine Defined<\/b>
\nThe history and evolution of Internet Search Engines, courtesy of Wikipedia<\/p>\n

Appendix E \u2013 Syntax Summary & Quick Reference<\/b>
\nA concise listing of Google commands and syntax with examples of their use for genealogy<\/p>\n

Index<\/b><\/p>\n

You may purchase Google Your Family Tree<\/a><\/em> at the Family Roots Publishing Website<\/a>. All orders are shipped within 24 hours \u2013 and usually much less\u2026<\/p>\n

Google Your Family Tree \u2013 Unlock the Hidden Power of Google<\/a>, by Daniel M. Lynch; 2009; 352 pp; Soft Cover; 8.25×10; Indexed; ISBN: 978-0-9820737-1-1; $34.95<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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