Updating the site in 2008

As you can see by my last post, it’s been 3 years since I’ve blogged.

I guess I’ve been busy.

HOWEVER, I’m back. I’m working to update my site. I’ve found more information about many of my ancestors. Plus, there are lots of new web tools that I want to implement. Look for a better guestbook, revamped organization, additional photos, and–of course–this new blog.

The blog is debuting tonight. Since I’m back in the swing of things, feel free to comment or write me. I promise I’ll even answer!

Keeping track of research

I’ve found it almost impossible to keep track of all my research data. I’m thrilled that I keep discovering more and more about my ancestors, but all these piles just keep on growing.

Another problem developed with my website. I started with one or two pages and it kept evolving. I didn’t have a good organizational plan set up, and it became difficult and tiresome to update the site. I just realized I haven’t updated since 2002! Where did the time go?

To alleviate some of the problem, I have decided to get to work redesigning and reorganizing the site. I have begun a brand new organizational scheme, and created a new java script menu so that I don’t have to update 50-some pages every time I decide to make a new section or add a surname.

My husband, Rick, insists that a blog will help me keep track of my thoughts, research, and new developments along the way. So, here goes. . .