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--- There are benefits to '''free''' [https://familysearch.org/register/ registration]<br> | --- There are benefits to '''free''' [https://familysearch.org/register/ registration]<br> | ||
--- This is your <font color="maroon">first line </font>of communication<br> | --- This is your <font color="maroon">first line </font>of communication<br> | ||
--- Here is '''[[Special:MyTalk|Your]]''' talk page (must sign in)<br> | --- Here is '''[[Special:MyTalk|Your]]''' talk page (must [[Special:UserLogin|sign in]])<br> | ||
'''1st:''' Create your [[Help:User_page|user page]] <br> | '''1st:''' Create your [[Help:User_page|user page]] <br> | ||
--- Find '''[[Special:MyPage|Your]]''' user page here<br> | --- Find '''[[Special:MyPage|Your]]''' user page here<br> |
Revision as of 18:02, 17 January 2015
"One on One" help options[edit source]
Personal help options (Talk with us)
- Contact Wiki Support through their user pages
- Use the talk page associated with each article
- Fill out a Submit form for questions or comments
- Add a "helpme" template to Your talk page
Live help options (phone, email, or chat line)
Find a volunteer (Request a mentor)
Local area help (Find a Family History Center)
- also see the FHC Introduction article
Facebook (Numerous research communities)
Wiki meetings (Discuss topics of interest)
"Do it yourself" checklist[edit source]
Welcoming Committee help and training can be found on your talk page
--- There are benefits to free registration
--- This is your first line of communication
--- Here is Your talk page (must sign in)
1st: Create your user page
--- Find Your user page here
--- To start, type a word and then save
2nd: Set Your preferences
--- Set email choices, search options, etc
--- You can change Your password here
3rd: Play in your sandbox pages
--- Go to Your sandbox
--- To start, type a word and then save
4th: Check out the Community meetings
--- Join the discussions/ask questions
--- Meeting recordings are available
5th: Use your watchlist
--- Keep track of pages that interest you
--- Find Your watched pages here
6th: How to use the history and talk tabs
--- Find other user pages in the history tab
--- post questions/comments on talk tab