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Comment on May I Introduce To You . . . Ramona by Ramona

Ramona — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:08:29 +0000

Thank you for having me as a guest to your wonderful blog!

Comment on Disclosure Statements by Who'll Be At SCGS Jamboree 2013? | GeneaBloggers

Who'll Be At SCGS Jamboree 2013? | GeneaBloggers — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:16:03 +0000

[...] see Disclosure Statements for more information on my material connection with the Southern California Genealogical Society, [...]

Comment on Daily Blogging Prompts by Denise Baker

Denise Baker — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:00:42 +0000

Hi Thomas,
I have a genealogy blog theme to suggest: Famous Fridays – for any famous ancestors, or those who may have had a brush with greatness, met someone famous, or an interesting connection to someone famous.
Cheers,
Denise

Comment on Genealogy Blogging Events Week of May 3-10, 2013 by Jennifer Dunn

Jennifer Dunn — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:00:35 +0000

Wait. Every day isn’t Hug Your Cat Day?

Comment on Get Your GeneaBloggers Badge by Bev Colgin

Bev Colgin — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:26:40 +0000

I’m totally non-techie and I got the badge on the first try!

Comment on May I Introduce To You . . . Judy Kellar Fox CG by Craig Silsbee

Craig Silsbee — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:40:24 +0000

Great story about the centennial connection of weddings in your family. I like the value of “human stories of family” over “pedigree charts.”

Comment on Dear Diary: It Seems I’ve Been a Bad Official Blogger by Carol Rice

Carol Rice — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:36:55 +0000

Hi Thomas. I responded to all of this too. Love your thoughts – as always! It impacts us all, doesn’t it. I hope you don’t mind me re-posting my comments to Banai here. I mainly reserved my response to her comments about the “outliers” – I know them well.

To Banai: Listing the lifestyle bloggers as official RootsTech bloggers was a rather last minute courtesy to facilitate cooperation between Story@Home and RootsTech. The “outliers” more than did us proud in their blogging and social media efforts. In fact, it is my understanding this group’s collective efforts had much to do with more than doubling the attendance at RootsTech this year. They helped to expand the demographics to a much broader base of people interested in Family History.

I am not in a position to speak on behalf of RootsTech or FamilySearch, but as a business owner, and as an event producer, I know when looking for someone to represent my organization or brand, I look for someone who is consistently professional and courteous, shows an ability to see the big picture, brings a unique perspective, and can represent more than their own narrow or niche interest. Someone interested in being “hired” by an organization (which in essence is what is happening when someone is extended an “official blogger” status; some form of compensation and perks are traded for representation and PR). My bloggers and social media experts don’t always need a big following, but at least a loyal one. It’s all about authenticity and the relationship – they are like the hostess inviting me to their party. Do they make appropriate introductions, tell specific things about me to their other “guests” or are they unpredictable and likely to talk bad about me behind my back? Any blogger looking to be given that status would have to ask themselves if they are someone a brand or organization could trust.

One final observation. Given your expertise in the industry Banai, you know an interest in Family History does not exclusively belong to researchers and developers. There’s a movement, and you’ve no doubt felt the rumblings. In traditional researcher and developer circles, I’ve heard the question and challenge posed, “Will we be welcoming to include an expanded demographic and the next generation (aka “the children”)?” I guess I don’t think that’s the question – the real one: Will you come along?

Sincerely,
Carol Rice
Story@Home
Founder

Comment on Dear Diary: It Seems I’ve Been a Bad Official Blogger by Jana Last

Jana Last — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:18:31 +0000

I want to let you know that your blog post is listed in today’s Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2013/04/follow-friday-fab-finds-for-april-25.html

Have a great weekend!

Comment on Dear Diary: It Seems I’ve Been a Bad Official Blogger by Cheri Daniels

Cheri Daniels — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:43:57 +0000

Thomas, I will echo Tessa here and say thanks for addressing this one with the depth of thought after such a roller coaster of a day! You’ve already seen my treatise on this subject on my own blog, but I have to add one thing that I have also noticed over the years: Your generous gift of the blogger beads to all conference bloggers is such a fun treat! I remember the first set you gave me, which I believe was at one of the RootsTech conferences….despite any “official” status, or lack-there-of, that gesture always makes the blogger community feel like we are truly part of the family….which means a lot! As others have said – it is one great family!

Comment on Dear Diary: It Seems I’ve Been a Bad Official Blogger by Helen V Smith

Helen V Smith — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:09:41 +0000

As an attendee I saw the activity of the “official bloggers” who were very active. In todays times I don’t think anyone can say “just blog” and not look at impact on all aspects of social media need to be included: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and printed media.The promoters want coverage and they did get it. Having all the Geneabloggers involved definitely increased the promotion of the event and that was beneficial for everyone. Thomas listed all Geneabloggers and their blogs and helped many of us find our feet. This increased the numbers of posts and activities.
I don’t really understand the angst about not being an “Official Blogger” Anyone could blog, Tweet, FaceBook etc and I would have thought that if anyone was this upset they would have done what they thought “should have been done”
As a newcomer in person to RootsTech the “Official Bloggers” were helpful and friendly.
Do we want transparency etc? Yes it is always best if everyone knows how things are done but please let us remember the aim and all work together for the promotion of genealogy events and genealogy.