A MyHeritage free trial subscription can jump-start your family tree, introduce you to new DNA matches, and help you decide if a MyHeritage membership is right for you. Follow these 8 strategies for success with your free trial. Last updated: December 23, 2025 When...
Last updated: April 22, 2025 Harvest information from public family trees to help your mystery DNA matches bear fruit! Here’s how to search tree data on Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FamilySearch and other major family tree websites. For a successful DNA matching...
Finding all children of an ancestral couple can help you build a DNA-friendly family tree for your DNA matching experience. Use this collateral research strategy on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch or MyHeritage. A couple years ago, my friend (let’s call him Steve) got a...
Family history software that syncs with online trees—especially those linked to your DNA test results—can keep your genealogy research organized and, well, in synch. In a recent session of Diahan Southard’s DNA Skills Workshop, students learned strategies for building...
Using vital records to build your family tree is a key strategy for successful DNA research. Here’s what vital records are and what you should know to find them. For the best experience with your DNA matches, you need a strong family tree. It should have as many...
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