http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom Everything new on RootsWeb Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:42:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you happen to live in the area or are coming in for the FGS conference make sure to stop by the Ancestry booth and say hi.  Saturday we are hosting a free day if classes, http://ancestrydaylittlerock.eventbrite.com/, including Tapping into the Ancestry.com and RootsWeb Community, so it may be worth ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=129 Today, amongst others, I find myself reflecting on my ancestors and what they accomplished that allows me to be where I am today.  I am a Canadian citizen, and grew up in Canada, although I was born in the U.S., so I have the unique opportunity to call both countries "home."  Both of my maternal ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=128 The world of trees has changed today.  You will now see hints for Ancestry.com appearing in both the individual and pedigree views for persons in your tree(s).  These hints will alert you to possible record matches for the individuals on your tree in databases on Ancestry.com.  Clicking on the link, or leaf ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=127 We are excited to let you know that the message boards have been reindexed.  Why is this so exciting?  All messages through the end of last week have now been added to the searchable index and are ready to be found!   Prior to today we had encountered some errors that are now ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=126 Recently we updated all of the RootsWeb graphics -- these graphics are mainly used by site owners whose pages are hosted on RootsWeb.  The graphics can indicate that your family tree has been posted on WorldConnect, that your site is hosted on RootsWeb or they can link to mailing lists and message boards.  Each graphic ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=125 This year we will be attending a handful of conferences across the US - the first is this weekend!  If you happen to be in the area we would love to see you at the Ancestry booth, and even more in a Community class. February 27-28, St. George Family History Expo, ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=124 In the broadest sense of the word we are all RootsWeb.  All of us who use the site, contribute our hard work and knowledge, and the thousands of volunteers who along with staff members put their heart and soul into the site…   One of the people who has been a RootsWeb fixture behind ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=123 As I am sure some of you have already seen we've made some changes to the banners on RootsWeb hosted websites.  The most notable additions are the search fields for Ancestry.com.  You will not need to do anything to change your site so the new banners will appear.  If you are ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=122 We are very excited to announce that the server moves are complete!  The developers have been working tirelessly to make sure that things are all back in the right place.  As with all moves we may eventually find that there was something put in the wrong box or on the ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=121 In last weeks RootsWeb Review I wrote an article about the World Archives Project and I wanted to clarify some questions that have come up. The World Archives Project is still in the Beta testing stages.  So when you are using the tool and you see something you think could be improved, ... http://bigfile.rootsweb.ancestry.com/newsroom/?p=120