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+{{RootsTech 2011
+|type=class
+|title=An Exploration of the Integration of Social Networking Technologies into the Core Activities of Genealogical Societies
+|id=TC091
+|presenter=[[User:Tonyhanson|Tony Hanson]]
+}}
 {{Adoption Dallas Genealogical Society}}
 = Rationale  =
-Today Genealogical Societies are learning that to survive, or to at least be relevent, they must embrace technology. Many Societies don't have the expertise to set up and manage their own websites. However, having an effective website is the first step. This discussion is for those who have some proficiency with computer technology and want to learn more about how to save their Society money by designing and maintaining the website themselves. All of this technology can be purchased (or found free from a varitey of sources) but in doing so the Society gives up some portion of control over content. <br>
+Today Genealogical Societies are learning that to survive, or to at least be relevant, they must embrace technology. Many Societies don't have the expertise to set up and manage their own websites. However, having an effective website is the first step. This discussion is for those who have some proficiency with computer technology and want to learn more about how to save their Society money by designing and maintaining the website themselves. All of this technology can be purchased (or found free from a variety of sources) but in doing so the Society gives up some portion of control over content. <br>
-= Purpose<br>  =
+= Purpose  =
 As might be expected, a search of the FamilySearch Wiki using terms like Unix, shell, vi and htaccess and other 'technological' terms does not result in too many hits. However, there is a need for a genealogy focused presentation of technical materials for members of Genealogical Societies to use to create and enhance their on-line presence.
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 This commercial service was developed specifically to support Genealogical Societies. Details are available at [http://easynetsites.com easynetsites.com<u>. <br></u>]
-= Related Family Search Resources  =
+= Related Articles  =
-[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/The_power_of_community The Power of Community and the Web 2.0]<br>[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Popular_Social_Networks_for_Genealogy Popular Social Networks for Genealogy]<br>[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Use_the_Internet_for_Family_History_Research Use the Internet for Family History Research] - This one needs some updating<br>[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/All_aTwitter_about_Wave All aTwitter about Wave: Ten Disruptive New Web Services]
+*[[The power of community|The Power of Community and the Web 2.0]]
+*[[Popular Social Networks for Genealogy|Popular Social Networks for Genealogy]]
+*[[Use the Internet for Family History Research|Use the Internet for Family History Research]] - This one needs some updating
+*[[All aTwitter about Wave|All aTwitter about Wave: Ten Disruptive New Web Services]]