7 Productivity Tips for Google Chrome

Richard Miller
May 7, 2025
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Screenshots
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Edit any webpage
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Browser alternatives
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Profiles
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Extensions
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Search Engine
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Announcements / prizes
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About this webinar

The #1 genealogy software is probably…Google Chrome! Statistically, Chrome is the #1 browser, and so much genealogy research happens in a browser. Learn 7 ways to make your genealogy research more productive while using Google Chrome.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Richard K. Miller is the founder of genealogy research software Goldie May. He previously worked as a software engineer and executive at three genealogy companies. Now he’s building
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Key points and insights

In the webinar “Seven Productivity Tips for Google Chrome,” presented by Richard Miller of GoldieMay, genealogists are treated to a dynamic and practical exploration of tools and techniques designed to enhance research efficiency. Hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars as part of its “Down Under” series, this session goes beyond browser basics to showcase expert-level strategies specifically tailored for genealogical research. With a focus on optimizing Google Chrome—and its alternatives—Miller bridges the gap between tech know-how and historical discovery, equipping family historians with new digital skills to streamline their online workflows.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harness Chrome’s Developer Tools for Full-Page and Selective Screenshots: Learn how to capture entire webpage records or specific sections with high resolution using Chrome’s hidden developer tools. These techniques are essential for saving census records, vital data, or annotated pages directly into your digital archive.
  • Speed Up Your Searches with Custom Search Engine Shortcuts: Miller demonstrates how to create custom browser shortcuts that auto-fill common search terms—like “genealogy records”—into search engines or even specific websites like MyHeritage or Archive.org. This transforms repetitive tasks into one-keystroke efficiencies, perfect for those deep into family history research.
  • Master Tab and Profile Management for Organized Research Sessions: Discover how to open, close, and restore tabs like a pro, save sessions with tools like OneTab or GoldieMay, and use multiple Chrome profiles to separate work, personal, or society research. These practices dramatically reduce digital clutter and improve long-term research organization.

Whether you’re just starting your family tree or juggling multiple genealogy projects, this webinar offers a toolkit of productivity hacks that can save time and eliminate friction in your research process. To unlock the full potential of these tools and see them in action, be sure to watch the complete webinar. Members can also access the detailed syllabus, which includes every shortcut and resource mentioned—a must-have companion for implementation.

Dive deeper into these strategies and explore additional resources curated for genealogists in the webinar syllabus. It’s an ideal time to enhance your skills and take advantage of the tools that make modern genealogy faster, smarter, and more enjoyable.

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  1. HS
    Helen Schenkelaars
    4 hours ago

    Great tips, well presented. Definitely one to watch if you use Chrome or a Chrome-based browser. I would be very surprised if anyone watches this and doesn’t learn new ways to speed up their Internet use! I’d love to have more of these please.

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    Jeff Kennedy
    13 hours ago

    Worth it just for the info on setting up shortcuts for search engines from the browser address bar – such a neat tool!

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  3. MM
    MaryAnn McLean
    3 days ago

    Very educational, Learned a ton of new shortcuts. Loved it. Love anything that saves me time. Hope there will be more conferences like this one.

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  4. PB
    Pat Briggs
    3 days ago

    Wow if only I had known!!! Thank you Richard for showing us all this amazing information. Of course I will have to watch the presentation again as it was fast paced and new to me.

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  5. KS
    Kathi Sittner
    3 days ago

    Half of it was over my head. But I guess one has to start somewhere! I especially liked the list of Control + Letters for action items. I’ll play around with those…

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  6. LL
    Lorna Laughton
    3 days ago

    Great to learn about all these ways to make the research PROCESS easier! It will take me awhile to try these tips. I like feeling that I have some control over how I use my computer. Thanks, Richard.

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  7. TF
    Trish Frye
    3 days ago

    The content was explained very well, and I learned a lot from Richard about many of the different hacks you can use for Chrome-based browsers. I’m really looking forward to committing them to muscle memory!!

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  8. RM
    Raymond Marina
    3 days ago

    Really interesting to ‘look under the hood’ of Google Chrome and learn what else I can leverage for productivity in my daily use!

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