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General => Technical Help => Reference Library => Topic started by: julianb on Thursday 11 September 08 20:47 BST (UK)
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Given the lack of movement on a new server for the rootschat webspace, I have to assume that it is now unlikely, after 10 months, to be resuscitated. :(
There is a very helpful list of rootschat webspace sites here http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,23896.0.html. Given the status of the rootschat webspace, that thread is now of only academic interest ::)
I would like to start a thread listing rootschatters family history websites. It was great to look at all the other sites people had put together on the rootschat space - I certainly found it inspirational in setting me on the path of building my own site. I think we need a similar list to sustain that inspiration. :)
Like the earlier thread run by Biker/Berlin-Bob, if you want your site listed, you just PM me and I will add it to the list.
I'd welcome support from a moderator to get it stickied so it remains visible. :)
I won't start this until I get a few replies agreeing it's a good idea (or not, of course).
What do you think?
JULIAN
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An excellent idea, Julian :)
Here's mine , as if you didn't know it ;D
Gadget
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Ditto that Julian
A brilliant idea, its always good to be able to check out other's websites.
I miss the NOF club :(
Mine is below
Kerry ;D
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The NOF club's still there, Kerry. Just that we haven't had any queries of late :)
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Perhaps I'll have to generate some then (in other words get on with my website) ;D ;D
Also advertising our websites in a more formal way might inspire some more rootschatters to join in and get websites of their own, I know that partly what inspired me in the first place
Kerry
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Go for it Julian :D That free webspace websites list inspired me, too.
Here are mine:
http://mckayandwood.tribalpages.com/ (the tree)
and
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pruesfamily/Home.html (all the other stuff)
Prue :)
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I only had website on Rootschat for a couple of weeks and then it disappeared. However I now have another one at
www.granitecityroots.co.uk
Might be useful to some folks....
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Julien,
I made a similar suggestion some time ago, but unlike you, received no response :-\
My site can be found at http://www.mosleyfamilies.net and I would be delighted to participate.
I'd also be happy to help moderate if you still need a hand.
Good to see RootsChatters taking the initiative!!
Regards
Martin
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Hi Julian !
Does it have to be Family History - can we do Honour Rolls also ??
Annie :)
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Definitely a good idea Julian - I wanted to
pinch ideas see how other people had attacked their family history when I was working on the current version of my own site.
Here's the address: http://jeanmarc.vonallmen.club.fr/angloswiss/index.html
Annie - Honour Rolls get my vote if that counts. ;)
Rambler
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Dito to all of the above.
The address for my FH site is:
http://www.andycadman.force9.co.uk/FamilyHistoryHome.htm
I am sure you will get plenty more as time goes on . . .
Andy
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Julian
I agree that a dedicated thread is a good idea. I think we all take inspiration from each other's websites.
Mine is http://freespace.virgin.net/nadine.mark (however this may change when I move ISP but i'll be sure to let you know)
Annie
I think Rolls of Honour would be OK as it is a related subject.
Kerry/Gadget
I may be coming back to the NOF thread if I can't sort my current problem out, so watch that space.
dinie
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Oh good dinie I need to get back to websites and NOF ;D ;D ::)
Kerry
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I started a couple at MSN Groups.
http://groups.msn.com/BONNINFAMILY
http://groups.msn.com/COOPERFAMILY
Do these count?
Leonie.
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Hi Leonie
Not sure about those as they're forums/message boards but maybe Julian will advise.
Gadget
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Good idea. It has taken me 10 months to rebuild my site and to find a server which would accommodate the MIME files in my Genopro produced section, but at last it is staggering along. Having trouble with my links, as you can see
www.andersonsofbroughshane.info
RosemaryJoan
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Well Julian hasn't answered so I'll just stick 'em here anyways !! ( he can decide if they go on the list or not !! ) :)
As always ... theres loads to do on both of mine and I have the stuff ready ... it's just taking the time to do it ... I like to play too much !! ::) ::) ::)
http://liverpoolannie.blogspot.com/
http://www.freewebs.com/liverpoolannie/
PS .... the second one seems to work best on Firefox !! :-\
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Good idea heres mine
http://hiltonfamilytree.tribalpages.com/
Willow x
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Great to see all this interest. :)
I'm waiting for Berlin-Bob to come back with the ok to go-ahead from the moderators (collectively, so to speak). I've asked that the list be stickied on this board so that it is "visible" even when it hasn't been added to for a little while.
My original proposal was for "family history" "websites".
I think this means websites including those in blog format (but not message boards), and those sites that support family history research (not just the histories of families).
There's time before actually setting up the list to debate my "ruling" above (I'm not passionate about that interpretation, so I won't be upset if someone wants to put forward an alternative view).
I also have it in mind to include as the components of the list:
- the rootschatter's handle,
- the link to the site, and
- a brief statement about the site and any particular features eg "ancestors, including trees and biographies, plus baptisms for Dunresearching parish church"
Again thoughts on this welcome too
[I was trying to work out how to use tables in a post - but can't get it to work. Can anyone enlighten me on this? ::) ]
Thanks again for your interest :-*
JULIAN
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Hi Julian :)
Bob showed me how to do it when I ran those how many rootschatter threads but I've not got it on this machine.
However, if you go to this site:
http://www.rcmf.co.uk/4um/index.php?topic=13828.0;wap2
and scroll down to Tables, it gives you the code
It's best to do it in an HTML editor program first - I remember that bit ;D
Gadget
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Here is my web site - only really useful if you are researching in the county of Suffolk, although you might find items of interest such as the Links and Resources page which lists national and international sites, not just Suffolk.
www.suffolk-surnames-list.co.uk
Pat ...
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Dear all
Thanks for your support. I have now set up a list at http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=336023.0.
I suggest keeping this thread open to discuss the list. For example, I am open to further refinement of the list (having mastered simple tables in BBC code!), so this thread is the place to make any suggestions.
JULIAN
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Julian,
Thank you for your initiative.
Let's hope this is the beginning of a comprehensive listing which helps all members.
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Well done Julian
MODS - please could Julian's list be stickied near the top of the board so that it doesn't "get lost" over time
cheers
dinie
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erm not a fmaily history web page but here is mine
http://www.justgiving.com/toniholman
;D
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Julian
Well done and thank you, pal :)
I think it should be stickied but why is it not in alpha order ;D ;D ;D
Gadget
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Thanks for taking the time and effort Julian ;D ;D
Kerry :)
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I think it should be stickied but why is it not in alpha order ;D ;D ;D
Now, would that be in alphabetical order by rootschatter handle or website title? ;)
As it stands, it is in reverse order of nomination, ie latest nominees at the top. So that means:
(a) old lags (you, me, kerry etc) remain at the end of the list ;D
(b) future new additions will be at the top of the list
Need to think about this a bit more ::)
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Not sure I like being referred to as an Old Lag ::) ;D
Maybe its best just as it is so new additions are at the top, that's ways easier for you to add to, but either way someone will be happy and someone else won't.
Kerry
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I was being devil's advocate ;D
Mine starts with A * 8) 8) 8)
Old Lag Gadget :)
* or G which is not far off the top ;D
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Yes well unfortunately with either my name or My Ancestors I'm still near the middle ::)
Kerry ::)
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Not sure I like being referred to as an Old Lag ::) ;D
Apologies, Kerry. I just meant Gadget ;D :o ::) ;)
[Prediction: Three posts later "Apologies, Gadget, I just meant me" LOL]
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Apology accepted ;D :-*
Kerry
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Oldlag is an anagram of Gadlol 8)
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you didnt add my website to your list :-\
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you didnt add my website to your list :-\
toni*
Because it's not Family History LOL
Good luck with the fund-raising.
JULIAN
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Fame at last!! RosemaryJoan ;D
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Good initiative. Would be pleased if my website if added, as given in my footer.
Thanks,
Mark
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Just comming up to the first anniversary of the disappearance of our web sites, this is an excellent initiative. Rootschat was extremely helpful in getting me up and going. Although now, most of us have moved on, this seems the most appropriate place to list our sites . . . even if this forum is still called "Free RootsChat Webspace"!
Andy
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Good initiative. Would be pleased if my website if added, as given in my footer.
Thanks,
Mark
Mark - the deed is done, as it also has for bekahsgran and ShaunJ :)
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Jules.
kerryb just pointed me in this direction.
If it's not there already, please add mine.. signature.. (don't forget the access code).
See you next week.
Dave
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I wish I knew where to start.... ??? ::)
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Lesanne
You could do worse than start here
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,70811.0.html
Ignore the bits about free webspace as that no longer exists but the stuff about thinking about what you want for a website is good.
Kerry
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:D Thanks Kerry for your reply. I shall take a look.
Berlin Bob tried to help me a couple of years ago.. I got as far as.... hmmm think it was an address.... then there was an index needed... and that lost me..... ;D
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Hi again Lesanne
It really depends what it is you want from a website and that is probably the place to start, have a look round at other Rootschatters websites and see what you like about them and what you don't.
If you just want to show your family tree Tribal pages is a good idea as you load a gedcom and can add some text and some photos.
Kerry
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Thanks Kerry,
Yours looks very good. Tell me please... Does one create the pages first?... Is there a suggested programme for this?
:D Lesanne... hoping for a winters project... ;D
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If you look at this link and go to No 4c it gives you a list of programmes that you can use to produce webpages. Personally I am in the group that uses Net Object Fusion, costs a bit but is a good package and lots of help from other rootschatters
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,70811.0.html
I don't know which family tree software you use but some of them have a facility to produce webpages. 4a.
You also need a webspace, again these range from free to a bit of a cost, I plumped for 1&1 as did Gadget. http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,291125.0.html
There is a small monthly fee with 1&1 but they have a good reputation and it was easy to use.
But there again if you have no experience of websites a site like Tribal pages is a good starting point and its free and you don't need a programme to design your pages it does it all for you.
Kerry
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:D Well, there's a bit of luck. I've got Front page already.... :) Thanks Kerry.
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Oh excellent!
I used that in one of my previous jobs when I first got into websites and it was a great package to use.
Kerry :)
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I shall have a read of the tutorial. :o Never having used or done anything like this before..... and have a play.... ;D
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You'll end up getting hooked. My website is an ongoing project for wet winter days and I think it will take me years to complete.
Start with a small idea though and let it grow from there, they seem to evolve as time goes by.
I did a course in website design with the Open University a couple of years back and the one thing that I learnt which is really good advice is to draw on paper exactly what you want each page to look like before you even start designing it. I have found that to be very good advice.
Kerry
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:D Thanks for that tip Kerry.. Things like that, that are so simple.. never cross my mind, but how obvious..... 8) 8) Is there anything else you've come across.. :P :P
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Oh Kerry ..... don't get her started !!!!!!! ::) ::) ::)
Lesanne ..... Good Luck Girlfriend ...... I'm sure Berlin Bob will be staying away !! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
PS Check out Freewebs .... it's been so easy !
Dufuss Annie
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;D ;D Annie.... Girlfriend.. You remember ;D ;D and Bob. I'm sure he'll be hiding.
But it was fun and we learnt sooooo much that day....
Wish me luck.... 8)
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I wish you luck Lesanne!
Anyone can make a website these days ;D ;D ;D
Just remember when its done to post the link so we can all have a look ;D
Kerry ;)
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Okies, will do... :D
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Tribalpages also do a free website - you just import a GEDCOM file from your family history programme
Willow x
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I agree Willow and stated such on Saturday at the the top of the page ;D ::)
I like the fact they worry about the template and I just picked the colou and put the text/photos in. Made it easy and for a small charge you can increase the photos and they add some more functionality apparently. I also really like the fact you can put a password on it so people can't automatically see your tree.
Kerry
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Lesanne
Like Kerry I too use Net Objects for my site. You can sometimes find freebies on magazine covers if you want to try them out.
I would also add that a lot of ISP's also offer some form of webspace nowadays.
Good luck and we'll all be waiting to see how you get on.
Mind you, we better not hijack this thread too much or we'll be in trouble ;D ;D
dinie
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Mine is online but not complete (are they ever lol).
http://evansinherefordshire.com
:) Ger
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:D That's a good design Ger.
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Gee thanks Lesanne. :) It's a template so I can't take much credit!
G :)