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Do you want to avoid the biggest genealogy mistakes before they turn into major regrets? In this video, I’m sharing 10 smart habits that will save you time, protect your research, and help you build a stronger family tree for the long haul. If you're a genealogy beginner, these tips will save you headache and regret. If you're an experienced genealogist, now is the time do clean up and update your research process.
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⌚ Jump to Video Sections:
0:00 Introduction
00:23 1. The focus of your family tree
02:08 2. Keeping a master family tree
04:51 3. Download all records to your computer.
07:44 4. The perfect file naming structure
10:36 5. Genealogy filing organization structure
12:41 6. Setting up cloud backup
15:14 7. Dealing with other people's family trees
16:54 8. Digitizing family photos in the correct format and size.
18:57 9. Creating a research plan for tough brick walls.
22:08 10. Citing your sources.
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