Genealogists can work together using the FamilySearch Family Tree, WikiTree, and Geni. Learn the differences among them and the best practices for each.
Drew Smith is an associate librarian emeritus at the University of South Florida Libraries in Tampa, specializing in genealogical research. He is the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast and the host of the Genealogy Connection podcast. Drew is a
Presentation was great. I listen to some of Drew’s podcasts, but never heard him lecture. See you at RootsTech2025? The idea of really collaborating is truly frightening… This helped me see how it can fit into my larger picture!
Fantastic! It was a great definition and information on the different collaborative trees. Hearing more about them from Drew made me feel better about the guard rails and the things I could do to help other genealogists understand the information I add in, as well as understanding their logic on their connections.
I was familiar with the concept and have worked with the FamilySearch Family tree a little bit. I didn’t know exactly what the others were. This was such good information and will help me go back and look again. I have a subscription to MyHeritage but I don’t know what level. I’m going to go look! Thanks so much for a clear and concise introduction to these.
Such a fantastic addition to FamilyTreeWebinars! Drew has such amazing experience to share. Great presentation about the 3 collaborative tree options and the similarities PLUS the differences.
Geni volunteer curator, E. Randol Schoenberg, describes the advantages of building your family tree collaboratively on Geni.com. Topics discussed include the Geni relationship finder, dna integration, finding correcting mistakes, using different languages, ancestor and descendant reports, merging duplicates, getting help with public discussions, using the Actions menu and projects.
Geni volunteer curator, E. Randol Schoenberg, describes the advantages of building your family tree collaboratively on Geni.com. Topics discussed include the Geni relationship finder, dna integration, finding correcting mistakes, using different languages, ancestor and descendant reports, merging duplicates, getting help with public discussions, using the Actions menu and projects.
Using WikiTree’s DNA Features in Your Family History Research
WikiTree is one of the Global family Trees available online that works collaboratively to have an accurate, single family tree. You may have heard of WikiTree, but did you also know that WikiTree does DNA as well? WikiTree has very robust DNA features which can identify testers who may match you in the DNA connections section of an ancestor's profile. We will work the features and show you how to further your family history research using WikiTree and its DNA features.
WikiTree is one of the Global family Trees available online that works collaboratively to have an accurate, single family tree. You may have heard of WikiTree, but did you also know that WikiTree does DNA as well? WikiTree has very robust DNA features which can identify testers who may match you in the DNA connections section of an ancestor's profile. We will work the features and show you how to further your family history research using WikiTree and its DNA features.
Using Geni and How it is Different from Other Genealogy Platforms
Learn more about the benefits of collaboration in a single-family tree, including adding sources to shared profiles, communicating with public discussions, understanding the revision history of profiles, and working with projects. Learn how Geni and MyHeritage work together to help improve the quality of the World Family Tree and connect…
Learn more about the benefits of collaboration in a single-family tree, including adding sources to shared profiles, communicating with public discussions, understanding the revision history of profiles, and working with projects. Learn how Geni and MyHeritage work together to help improve the quality of the World Family Tree and connect…
Take a deep dive into the Geni website and learn how you can manage individual profiles, upload images, take notes, and much more to further your genealogical research.
Take a deep dive into the Geni website and learn how you can manage individual profiles, upload images, take notes, and much more to further your genealogical research.
Learn more about the benefits of collaboration in a single family tree, including adding sources to shared profiles, communicating with public discussions, understanding the revision history of profiles, and working with projects. Learn how Geni and MyHeritage work together to help improve the quality of the World Family Tree and…
Learn more about the benefits of collaboration in a single family tree, including adding sources to shared profiles, communicating with public discussions, understanding the revision history of profiles, and working with projects. Learn how Geni and MyHeritage work together to help improve the quality of the World Family Tree and…
Geni is the best platform for collaborative genealogy, which makes it absolutely the best place to build your family tree. Learn how to take your genealogy to the next level using Geni's unique tools.
Geni is the best platform for collaborative genealogy, which makes it absolutely the best place to build your family tree. Learn how to take your genealogy to the next level using Geni's unique tools.
This presentation gives a general overview and introduction to the free collaborative family tree site, WikiTree. It will cover the site's mission and Honor Code, privacy versus open collaboration, genetic genealogy features, cousin bait, becoming a part of the community, and the benefits of membership.
This presentation gives a general overview and introduction to the free collaborative family tree site, WikiTree. It will cover the site's mission and Honor Code, privacy versus open collaboration, genetic genealogy features, cousin bait, becoming a part of the community, and the benefits of membership.
Before beginning their own research, good researchers seek out the research already done by others. Find out how to do an exhaustive search for books, periodicals, and other published or unpublished printed research material that may save you time in your own research.
Before beginning their own research, good researchers seek out the research already done by others. Find out how to do an exhaustive search for books, periodicals, and other published or unpublished printed research material that may save you time in your own research.
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Excellent overview of the topic. Drew Smith has an extremely pleasant speaking voice.
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Presentation was great. I listen to some of Drew’s podcasts, but never heard him lecture. See you at RootsTech2025? The idea of really collaborating is truly frightening… This helped me see how it can fit into my larger picture!
Excellent information.
Fantastic! It was a great definition and information on the different collaborative trees. Hearing more about them from Drew made me feel better about the guard rails and the things I could do to help other genealogists understand the information I add in, as well as understanding their logic on their connections.
Very interesting and informative.
I was familiar with the concept and have worked with the FamilySearch Family tree a little bit. I didn’t know exactly what the others were. This was such good information and will help me go back and look again. I have a subscription to MyHeritage but I don’t know what level. I’m going to go look! Thanks so much for a clear and concise introduction to these.
Such a fantastic addition to FamilyTreeWebinars! Drew has such amazing experience to share. Great presentation about the 3 collaborative tree options and the similarities PLUS the differences.