Daily Archives: March 17, 2019

Blogging and stats, and why we do it — Julia’s books

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

It is two and a half years since I started blogging. In that time I have published 216 posts. My front page says I have 1,292 followers (thank you!) and I get between six and a dozen likes per post. … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Sundays – March 17, 2019

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

This is a concept that came to mind recently as I was reading a blog post where the blogger had a very unforgiving heart towards somebody. I understand why they had such an attitude given the situation, but in my … Continue reading →

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6 PEOPLE WHO FELL FROM AN AIRPLANE AND SURVIVED: YouTube Video

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

6 PEOPLE WHO FELL FROM AN AIRPLANE AND SURVIVED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iKvUFjY6w (around 8:58 minutes long)    

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More Suggested Improvements for Find-A-Grave

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I made some suggested improvements for Find-A-Grave at Ways Find-A-Grave Needs to Improve. As an add-on to my suggestion from the above link, Next, let people know when the FAQs/Help/Rules change and note the sections and dates when the changes … Continue reading →

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Gaming Sunday March 17, 2019

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

 AS ALWAYS, CHECK PRICES BEFORE ORDERING as sales can end or change before I update them. Also, some sales only have so many items or keys available for purchase so the sale ends as soon as they run out of … Continue reading →

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Please Keep Your Social Media Links Updated

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I used to be surprised at how often well-known bloggers, vloggers, and website owners did not keep their social media links updated. It’s one thing if you can’t afford to update them, but many of the worst offenders at having … Continue reading →

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8 Things That All Bloggers Should Consider Doing — Renard’s World

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

A social commentary that is based on eight things that will enhance any blogger’s blog via 8 Things That All Bloggers Should Consider Doing — Renard’s World. A lot of great advice above and in other posts by Renard.

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Expect 5 – 10% Sharing Rate on 23andMe

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I originally started this post in mid-December 2013, but kept off posting it. Back then, you had to invite people to share and you could see anonymous matches. The interesting thing is the sharing response rate has stayed around 10% … Continue reading →

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