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Facebook for Genealogists

Thomas MacEntee
Sep 14, 2011
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Welcome
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Polls
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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What is Facebook?
59s
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Why All the Fuss?
1m 20s
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Setting Up An Account
3m 47s
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Setting Up a Profile
5m 23s
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Protecting Your Privacy
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Friends
15m 40s
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How Genealogists Use It
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Apps and Games
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Best Practices
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
29m 47s

About this webinar

Afraid to make the jump into Facebook? Wondering what all the fuss is about or how Facebook can work to the genealogist's advantage? Come along for a journey through this exciting social media application. If you've decided to set up a Facebook account not only to stay in touch with family but to expand your genealogy experience, you will learn the basics of the program including how to protect your privacy, how to make friends on Facebook, and how to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

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Thomas MacEntee
Thomas MacEntee is a guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry years ago. He left a lucrative tech career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical r
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