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Facebook - A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)

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Facebook - A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)


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by Thomas MacEntee

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16x9 Introduction Search Graph Search Explore All Results Result Types Clear Past Searches Using Facebook Content for Genealogy Every Post Has a Link Asking Permission Citing Facebook Pages vs Groups Using Facebook Groups Update Posts Manage Notifications Files Section Hashtags Creating a Group Facebook Pages Page Insights Privacy Conclusion

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Facebook - A Tool for Genealogy Research (BONUS webinar for subscribers)


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While Facebook is the world's largest online social network with more than 1.2 billion users, did you know that it can be leveraged as a genealogy research "work horse" to help find your ancestors?

In this session you'll go beyond the basics of setting up a Facebook account and simply posting status updates or playing games. The class focus is on developing the following skill set for genealogy research:

 

  • Using the Search function to locate living relatives and others researching your same surnames.
  • Locating Facebook Groups and Pages related to your genealogy research, especially geographical locations and specific ethnic groups, as well as surname groups.
  • Creating a Facebook Group to facilitate collaboration and participant interaction around a specific genealogy topic such as a Surname Group or a One Place Study Group.
  • Creating a Facebook Page to advertise a genealogy society, an event and more.
  • Understanding the difference between a Facebook Page and a Facebook Group and why you might use one instead of the other as well as when it is best to use both.
  • Protecting your privacy and ensuring an enjoyable Facebook experience when researching genealogy.

 
 

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