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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"> <channel> <title>RootsMagic Blog</title> <link>http://blog.rootsmagic.com</link> <description>News about RootsMagic, Personal Historian, and Family Atlas software</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:52:41 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.1</generator> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/RootsMagic" /><feedburner:info uri="rootsmagic" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><feedburner:emailServiceId>RootsMagic</feedburner:emailServiceId><feedburner:feedburnerHostname>https://feedburner.google.com</feedburner:feedburnerHostname><item> <title>2015 Year in Review</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/en4brO32f3s/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2576#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:50:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2576</guid> <description><![CDATA[Welcome to 2016! With the new year, we in the RootsMagic underground labs like to take a little break and reflect on all that has happened this past year. It’s been an eventful year for us full of loss and growth. Join us for this look back at what has happened in the RootsMagic world during 2015. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2577 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RM-New-Years-2015.gif" alt="RootsMagic 2015 Year in Review" width="400" height="261" /> Welcome to 2016! With the new year, we in the RootsMagic underground labs like to take a little break and reflect on all that has happened this past year. It’s been an eventful year for us full of loss and growth. Join us for this look back at what has happened in the RootsMagic world during 2015. <h2>Loss in the RootsMagic Family</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2425"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2439" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/F-Inqueue-SE-Announcements-Booth-Gordon-jpg.jpg" alt="Gordon Dixon Booth" width="400" height="225" /></a> 2015 started out on a sad note. Gordon Dixon Booth passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Gordon is the father of Michael Booth, our vice-president, and a valued member of the RootsMagic family. He was passionate about family history, loved talking to people about our software, and was one of our best salespersons! He also became a popular presenter at conferences teaching classes on British research, photography, and personal histories. You can learn more about Gordon and his contributions in <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2425">this tribute article</a>. <h2>Conferences and Classes</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RootsTech2015.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2583" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RootsTech2015.jpg" alt="RootsTech 2015" width="400" height="168" /></a> In 2015, we attended many genealogical events. The first and the biggest was <a href="http://www.rootstech.org">RootsTech</a>. At RootsTech, we introduced badge ribbons and gave away prizes through our Prize Patrol. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ribbon.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2414" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ribbon.jpg" alt="Ribbon" width="400" height="166" /></a> We also attended conferences across the country where we taught classes, answered questions, and met face-to-face with fellow users. <h2>User Groups and Magic Guides</h2> We know that one of the reasons our loyal users love RootsMagic so much is that no other genealogy software provides the level of support and training that we do. Over the past four years, we have pioneered the use of “<a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars">webinars</a>“, <a href="http://www.rootsmagictv.com/">tutorial videos</a>, and weekly tip articles. <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/guides"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2585" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Magic-Guides-Header-1024x102.png" alt="Magic Guides Header" width="400" height="40" /></a> Different people learn in different ways. We’ve had many requests for written tutorials in addition to our videos. In 2015, we’ve added free “<a href="http://rootsmagic.com/guides">Magic Guides</a>” to our many sources of support. Magic Guides are free, downloadable and printable handouts that cover a variety of topics. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/rootsmagicusers"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2586" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/User-Group-Google-Community-Photo-2015-04-06.png" alt="RootsMagic User Group" width="400" height="400" /></a> In 2015, we also created an online <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/rootsmagicusers">RootsMagic User Group</a> and a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PersonalHistorianUsers">Personal Historian User Group</a> on Facebook. These groups are where you can connect with other RootsMagic users to ask questions, share ideas, and discuss how to use the software. Since their creation, over 7000 people have joined these groups, and they have taken on lives of their own where users support each other. <h2>Windows 10</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2477"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2483" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RM7-Win101-1024x576.png" alt="RootsMagic on Windows 10" width="400" height="225" /></a> One of the biggest stories in the technology world was Microsoft’s release of Windows 10. Since it was a free update to most users of Windows 7 or higher, many people took the leap and upgraded. With some planning and testing on our part, <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2477">all our products were prepared for Windows 10 on its day of release</a>. In spite of a last-minute change on Microsoft’s part that caused a few headaches, the upgrade went smoothly for most of our customers. No small feat considering the size and scope of the changes in Windows 10. <h2>RootsMagic and Personal Historian for Mac</h2> <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/mac/"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2588" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RMMac-1024x640.png" alt="RootsMagic for Mac" width="400" height="250" /></a> In 2014, we announced “MacBridge”, an add-on purchase that allowed you to run RootsMagic on your Mac without Windows. In 2015, we did away with the separate purchase and consolidated it into “<a href="http://rootsmagic.com/mac/">RootsMagic 7 for Mac</a>“. So now, one purchase of RootsMagic lets you run it on either Windows or Mac, no additional purchases or licenses required. Even our free “RootsMagic Essentials” is now available for Mac. <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/personal-historian/mac/"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2589" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/PHMac-1024x819.png" alt="" width="400" height="320" /></a> But we didn’t stop there. We also released “<a href="http://rootsmagic.com/personal-historian/mac/">Personal Historian 2 for Mac</a>“. Just like RootsMagic, one purchase of Personal Historian covers both Windows and Mac operating systems, as well as the free “Personal Historian Essentials”. <h2>Personal Historian Book</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2512"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2513" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PH2-Book-600-230x300.png" alt="Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide" width="230" height="300" /></a> On November 24, <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2512">we released the long-awaited companion book</a> to our Personal Historian software. For years, we have been asked if there was a printed book to go along with our personal history writing software. We were excited to be finally able to say, “yes.” We’re especially pleased to see how well you all have received the book and how it is helping our you get the most out of the software. Don’t forget, for a very limited time, the book is still available at the discounted price of only $7.95 (plus shipping). That’s nearly half-off its regular price of $14.95. Simply <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/Personal-Historian-Book/">visit our website</a> and add it to your cart to receive the discount. <h2>A New Home for Family Tree Maker® Users</h2> On December 8, Ancestry.com announced that they would be retiring their “Family Tree Maker®” (FTM) genealogy software. RootsMagic immediately <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/ftm">welcomed Family Tree Maker users</a> with a special upgrade offer as well as videos and written tutorials on how to make the transition. We’ve even released updates to RootsMagic to better support FTM’s unique GEDCOM files to make the transition ever smoother. <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/ftm"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2552" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RM-FTM-Blog-Header-2015-12.gif" alt="Family Tree Maker users have a new home" width="400" height="400" /></a> Since then, thousands of Family Tree Maker users have made the switch to RootsMagic. And the feedback has been tremendous. <blockquote>“Every day I am finding new features in this software that makes me grateful Ancestry made their announcement that drove us all to seek alternatives to FTM. Have you even SEEN what DataClean can do? And here I was thinking I would have to manually fix all these things record by record…..and I didn’t even know about the website feature….feels like Christmas around here!” – Anni “So far, in 1 weeks time, I have to say, Better service. Being with FTM since the 90’s, I NEVER remember users indicating an issue, and then an update to fix those issues being put out there in a matter of about 5 days.class than actually after gathering the issues. THATS service! I also don’t remember putting any kind of post, forums included, and having the top guys in the company reply usually in less than a couple hours That’s even Better service!” – Danielle</blockquote> If you’re a Family Tree Maker refugee and still haven’t made the switch, be sure to take advantage of our <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/ftm">special upgrade offer</a> for FTM users. <h2> Awards</h2> <a href="http://www.tamurajones.net/GeneAwards2015.xhtml"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2592" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Geneaward2015Red.png" alt="GeneAward 2015" width="256" height="256" /></a> With the end of each year come awards. We’re pleased to have won the <a href="http://www.tamurajones.net/GeneAwards2015.xhtml">GeneAward for “Best Genealogy Product of 2015″</a> for the 7th year in a row. As the reviewer put it, <blockquote>“I hate to say that RootsMagic is still the overall best genealogy application. I hate to say that, because I’d like to see some other vendors close the gap and give them some serious competition.”</blockquote> <a href="http://www.gensoftreviews.com/?p=12" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2597" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GenSoft-RootsMagic-2015.jpg" alt="GenSoftReviews RootsMagic 2015" width="362" height="170" /></a> UPDATE: We’ve also received the “<a href="http://www.gensoftreviews.com/?p=12" target="_blank">Top Rated Genealogy Software</a>” award from GenSoftReviews Users’ Choice Awards. This award is also one that we’ve received for the 7th year in a row. This award is based on reviews submitted by actual users of genealogy software. The glowing reviews on the page speak for themselves. <h2>Thank You!</h2> I know we say this every year, but we mean it when we say that none of this would have been possible without you and your support. We are grateful for the wonderful feedback, enthusiasm, and encouragement that we receive from our community. We hope that our work is deserving of your trust and support. 2015 has been an amazing year for us thanks to you, and we’re working hard to make 2016 even better! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/en4brO32f3s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2576</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2576</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Family Tree Maker® users have a new home at RootsMagic; Upgrade offer with Free Book and Magic Guides</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/i4fJnlHQap0/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2546#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2015 01:38:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2546</guid> <description><![CDATA[In a blog posting today, Ancestry.com announced the retirement of its Family Tree Maker® (FTM) genealogy software. “True to this focus, we’ve taken a hard look at the declining desktop software market and the impact this has on being able to continue to provide product enhancements and support that our users need. With that, we’ve made […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RM-FTM-Blog-Header-2015-12.gif"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-2552 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RM-FTM-Blog-Header-2015-12.gif" alt="Family Tree Maker users have a new home" width="400" height="400" /></a> In a <a href="http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2015/12/08/ancestry-to-retire-family-tree-maker-software/" target="_blank">blog posting today</a>, Ancestry.com announced the retirement of its Family Tree Maker® (FTM) genealogy software. <blockquote>“True to this focus, we’ve taken a hard look at the declining desktop software market and the impact this has on being able to continue to provide product enhancements and support that our users need. With that, we’ve made the decision to stop selling Family Tree Maker as of December 31, 2015.”</blockquote> Family Tree Maker support and online features will continue through the coming year. During this “sunset period”, many Family Tree Maker users will want to transfer their data into another desktop application that is actively being developed and updated such as RootsMagic. We understand that change isn’t easy, so we’ve worked hard at putting together some new tools and supports to make the transition to RootsMagic as painless as possible for Family Tree Maker users. <h2>A New Home</h2> Over the past few years, thousands of Family Tree Maker users have made the switch to RootsMagic. They’ve enjoyed its amazing new features such as color coding, Problem Alerts, Shareable CD’s, running straight off of a flash drive, FamilySearch integration, DataClean, multi-provider WebHints, Mac and Windows versions with a single license, and more! But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what some of our satisfied-switches have had to say: <blockquote>“Had [Family Tree Maker] for years, did a couple of upgrades, but switched to RM, imported my FTM database and never looked back. I’m a happy camper!” — Paul</blockquote> <blockquote>“I think you will find that RootsMagic has a much easier and more complete data entry than FTM. I have tried FTM several years ago and RM was so much more logical in data entry and report generations.” — Keith</blockquote> <blockquote>“I used [Family Tree Maker] on and off for years. Every time I would try to get serious about citing my sources I would get so frustrated with the software I would just give up. I finally got smart and started to look around for a more user-friendly program and found RootsMagic. I love it! I am now methodically transferring all my data from FTM to RM and citing everything as I go with more confidence and less frustration!” — Kathy</blockquote> <blockquote>“I’m all Mac and switched [from Family Tree Maker] back in Feb 2015. So glad I did.”— Sondra</blockquote> <h2>Update Discount for Family Tree Maker Users</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ProdRM7BookBundle.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2524" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ProdRM7BookBundle.gif" alt="ProdRM7BookBundle" width="150" height="170" /></a> To make the transition as painless as possible, we’ve set-up a special website at <a href="http://www.ftmupgrade.com/" target="_blank">www.FTMUpgrade.com</a> that includes training videos, testimonials, and more. And for a limited time, we are offering Family Tree Maker users the full-version of RootsMagic for the amazing low price of only $20. If you choose the download option, we will also include the PDF book, “Getting the Most out of RootsMagic” absolutely free (a $14.95 value). You must visit <a href="http://www.ftmupgrade.com/" target="_blank">www.FTMUpgrade.com</a> to receive the discount. Of course, we also offer a free version of RootsMagic named <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/essentials" target="_blank">RootsMagic Essentials</a> that offers basic capabilities for those who are just beginning their genealogy journey. <h2>Free Videos and Magic Guides</h2> We’ve also put together special <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/ftm/Videos/" target="_blank">videos</a> and printable “<a href="http://rootsmagic.com/guides/">Magic Guides</a>” to help you with the transition. We encourage our users to download these guides and freely share them with any Family Tree Maker users who may benefit from them. <ul> <li>Importing Family Tree Maker (2008 – 2014) Files into RootsMagic (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyTQfiOKnTY" target="_blank">Video</a>) (<a href="http://files.rootsmagic.com/guides/MagicGuide_Importing_FTM2008_Later.pdf" target="_blank">Printable Guide</a>)</li> <li>Importing Family Tree Maker (2006 and Older) into RootsMagic (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rB5Is0u6fI" target="_blank">Video</a>) (<a href="http://files.rootsmagic.com/guides/MagicGuide_FTM_Direct_Import.pdf" target="_blank">Printable Guide</a>)</li> </ul> <h2>We’re Here to Help</h2> If you’re a Family Tree Maker user, we understand that change isn’t easy. But with a little of your time and a little <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/help" target="_blank">help</a> from us, you’ll be just as comfortable with RootsMagic as you were with Family Tree Maker. UPDATE: We’ve had many people ask if we could work with Ancestry.com to integrate with their website, similiar to how Family Tree Maker has done. We’re very willing to make this happen and have let them know this. If this is something that you’d find useful, please <a href="http://www.ancestry.com/cs/contact-us" target="_blank">contact Ancestry</a> and let them know. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/i4fJnlHQap0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2546</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>73</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2546</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Give The Gift of Family: RootsMagic’s Best Holiday Sale Ever</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/LUJ9nrWOaDc/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2521#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:24:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Buzbee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Family Atlas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family Reunion Organizer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Historian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[RootsMagic]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2521</guid> <description><![CDATA[With the holidays coming up, we often get requests from our users about buying copies of RootsMagic to give as gifts to their family or friends. In what has become an annual tradition, RootsMagic owners can buy discounted copies of our software to give as gifts. A Dozen Years of Holiday Specials! It’s hard to believe this is […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-1827 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/RM_ChristmasTree.gif" alt="RM_ChristmasTree" width="200" height="213" /></a> With the holidays coming up, we often get requests from our users about buying copies of RootsMagic to give as gifts to their family or friends. In what has become an annual tradition, RootsMagic owners can buy discounted copies of our software to give as gifts. <h3>A Dozen Years of Holiday Specials!</h3> It’s hard to believe this is our 12th year offering holiday pricing for gifts, and to celebrate we are going to do our best holiday offer ever! During this special holiday sale, you can order gift copies of RootsMagic 7 *AND* the book “Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic” for just $20 (plus shipping). That’s right, both the program and book together for $20. Or you can order copies of Personal Historian 2 *AND* the brand new book “Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide” for just $20 (plus shipping). Even better, you can order our other products for just $19.95 each, or you can order our 3 best sellers (RootsMagic, Personal Historian, and Family Atlas) plus both the RootsMagic book and the Personal Historian Book together for just $59.95. <table cellpadding="10px"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-2524 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ProdRM7BookBundle.gif" alt="ProdRM7BookBundle" width="150" height="170" /></a></td> <td valign="top"> <h3><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank">RootsMagic 7 / Book Bundle for $20</a></h3> RootsMagic 7 (Windows / Mac) AND the book “Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic” together for just $20 (plus shipping). Save $24.90!</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-2523 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ProdPH2Bundle.gif" alt="ProdPH2Bundle" width="150" height="170" /></a></td> <td valign="top"> <h3><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"> Personal Historian / Book Bundle for $20</a></h3> Personal Historian 2 (Windows / Mac) AND the brand new book “Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide” together for just $20 (plus shipping). Save $24.90!</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-2522 size-full" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ProdSuite7.gif" alt="ProdSuite7" width="150" height="170" /></a></td> <td valign="top"> <h3><a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"> RootsMagic Family History Suite for $59.95</a></h3> Our 3 best sellers (RootsMagic, Personal Historian, Family Atlas), and both the RootsMagic and Personal Historian books together for just $59.95 (plus shipping). Save $59.80!</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> There is no limit on the number of discounted gift copies you can buy during this limited time offer which will expire December 19, 2015. You will receive the full program and book for each copy you order. To take advantage of this offer, just visit: <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer">http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer</a> While ordering online is the quickest and easiest way to order, you can also order by phone at 1-800-ROOTSMAGIC (1-800-766-8762). With the volume of calls you may need to leave a message to be called back and you’ll need to mention the code HOLIDAY2015 when you call. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/LUJ9nrWOaDc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2521</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2521</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>New “Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide” Book Now Available</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/qrrmfT8LZpY/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2512#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:52:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Personal Historian]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2512</guid> <description><![CDATA[Personal Historian is our unique software that helps you write the story of your life and of other individuals. One of the most common questions we hear is, “Is there a printed book to go along with it?” We’re pleased to finally be able to say, “yes!” with the release of Personal Historian 2: The […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://rootsmagic.com/personal-historian-book/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2513" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PH2-Book-600-230x300.png" alt="Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide" width="230" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/personal-historian" target="_blank">Personal Historian</a> is our unique software that helps you write the story of your life and of other individuals. One of the most common questions we hear is, “Is there a printed book to go along with it?” We’re pleased to finally be able to say, “yes!” with the release of <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/personal-historian-book" target="_blank">Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide</a>, now available in our store. This 192-page book was written by me, the author of Personal Historian. “User Manual” is such an unfriendly word. I’ve tried to make this book much more than a cold, technical description of just another computer application. Because a personal history should be much more than a lifeless description of events, I wanted this book to be a little more colorful and have a little more personality. Yes, you will find the expected technical descriptions and walk-throughs. But, hopefully, you’ll also find practical tips, new ideas, and needed inspiration to finally bring life to your life stories. <h2>Introductory Price</h2> For a very limited-time, you can get your own copy of Personal Historian 2: The Companion Guide for only $7.95 (plus shipping). That’s nearly half-off its regular price of $14.95. Simply <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/Personal-Historian-Book/" target="_blank">visit our website</a> and add it to your cart to receive the discount. Don’t wait, <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/Personal-Historian-Book/" target="_blank">order your copy</a> today! <h2>Table of Contents</h2> Curious about what is inside? Take a look at its Table of Contents: <ul> <li> Introduction <ul> <li>Why you need Personal Historian</li> <li>What is Personal Historian?</li> <li>Personal Historian’s History</li> <li>About this Book</li> </ul> </li> <li>Why you can’t write your personal history <ul> <li>Why are you doing this?</li> <li>The obstacles</li> <li>“I don’t know where to start”</li> <li>“I don’t have the time”</li> <li>“I can’t remember enough details”</li> <li>“I’m not a good writer”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Getting started <ul> <li>The Welcome Screen</li> <li>Creating a new file</li> </ul> </li> <li>Importing Data <ul> <li>Importing Genealogy</li> <li>Importing LifeCapsules & Timelines</li> <li>Importing Other Text Data</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Main Screen <ul> <li>Main Menu Toolbar</li> <li>Status Bar</li> <li>Story Details</li> <li>Time Slider</li> <li>Story List</li> <li>Search Box</li> <li>Filtering Stories</li> </ul> </li> <li>Working with Files <ul> <li>Open an Existing File</li> <li>Searching for a File</li> <li>Moving or Renaming a File</li> <li>Deleting a File</li> <li>Copying a File</li> <li>Checking and Repairing a File</li> <li>File Options</li> </ul> </li> <li>Managing Your Stories <ul> <li>Story Status</li> <li>Adding a New Story</li> <li>Editing an Existing Story</li> <li>Picking a Random Story</li> <li>Adding a Journal Entry</li> <li>Deleting a Story</li> </ul> </li> <li>Using Categories <ul> <li>Adding a New Category</li> <li>Editing a Category</li> <li>Deleting a Category</li> <li>Changing the Order of Categories</li> <li>Changing a Story’s Category</li> </ul> </li> <li>Recording People <ul> <li>Relationships</li> <li>Dates of Involvement</li> <li>Adding a New Person</li> <li>Editing a Person</li> <li>Deleting a Person</li> <li>Adding a Person to a Story</li> </ul> </li> <li>Tracking Places <ul> <li>Geocoding Your List of Places</li> <li>Adding a New Place</li> <li>Editing a Place</li> <li>Deleting a Place</li> <li>Changing a Story’s Place</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Editor Screen <ul> <li>Editor Menu</li> <li>Editor Toolbar</li> <li>Editor Status Bar</li> <li>Story Information</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Organizer <ul> <li>Organizer Toolbar</li> <li>Organizer Items</li> <li>Moving Organizer Items</li> <li>Selecting Multiple Items at Once</li> <li>Copy Items to the Composer</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Memory Solution <ul> <li>Brainstorming</li> <li>Step 1: Visualize</li> <li>Step 2: Summarize</li> <li>Step 3: Organize</li> <li>Step 4: Repeat</li> <li>The “O” Word</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Composer <ul> <li>Composer Toolbar</li> <li>Applying Styles</li> <li>Fonts & Formatting</li> <li>Adding Pictures</li> <li>Importing a Document</li> <li>Spell Check & Thesaurus</li> <li>Readability Check</li> <li>Dictating and Reading Back Your Story</li> <li>Fullscreen Editing</li> </ul> </li> <li>How to Write Good <ul> <li>Let Your Voice Shine Through</li> <li>Make it Readable</li> <li>Write to Your Audience</li> <li>Write with Strength</li> <li>Finding the Right Word</li> <li>Shaking Things Up</li> <li>The Difference</li> </ul> </li> <li>Do I Have Your Attention? <ul> <li>Show, Don’t Tell</li> <li>Add Context</li> <li>What’s a newspaper?</li> <li>Let Your Characters Speak</li> </ul> </li> <li>Putting It All Together <ul> <li>Creating a New Book</li> <li>Managing Books</li> <li>Using the Publisher</li> <li>Printing and Exporting Your Work</li> <li>Publishing a Single Story</li> </ul> </li> <li>Protecting Your Work <ul> <li>Rule #1: Backup your data often</li> <li>Rule #2: Keep past backups, not just the latest</li> <li>Rule #3: Keep backups in multiple places</li> <li>Restoring from a Backup</li> </ul> </li> <li>Good Luck</li> <li>Reference Guides <ul> <li>Program Options</li> <li>Dates and Ages</li> <li>Menu Commands</li> <li>Keyboard Shortcut Keys</li> </ul> </li> <li>Index</li> </ul> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/qrrmfT8LZpY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2512</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2512</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>RootsMagic Software and Windows 10</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/iR_uEfPRtj8/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2477#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:48:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2477</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today is the day that Microsoft has released the latest version of its flagship operating system- Windows 10. David Pogue, tech writer for Yahoo, wrote: “I’ll review the various improvements and new features, but if you’re in a hurry, the main thing is this: Windows 10 is coherent. It makes sense. Its design no longer leaves […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RM7-Win101.png"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2483" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RM7-Win101-1024x576.png" alt="RootsMagic on Windows 10" width="420" height="236" /></a> Today is the day that Microsoft has released the latest version of its flagship operating system- <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>. David Pogue, tech writer for Yahoo, <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/tech/windows-10-reviewed-microsoft-returns-to-sanity-125261921924.html" target="_blank">wrote</a>: <blockquote>“I’ll review the various improvements and new features, but if you’re in a hurry, the main thing is this: Windows 10 is coherent. It makes sense. Its design no longer leaves you pounding your forehead on your desk, ruing the day that Microsoft lit up whatever it was smoking.”</blockquote> If you run Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you may have already reserved your <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upgradeyourworld/" target="_blank">free upgrade</a>. Microsoft expects over 1.5 billion people to be using Windows 10 in the near future. So the question that we’ve been asked by many users is: “Will <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/rootsmagic" target="_blank">RootsMagic</a>/<a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/personal-historian" target="_blank">Personal Historian</a>/<a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/family-atlas" target="_blank">Family Atlas</a> run on Windows 10?” The short answer: “Yes”. Microsoft made early versions of Windows 10 available to developers and to the public to make sure the final release was as stable and as compatible as possible. We, and many RootsMagic users, have tested and confirmed that the software works as designed in the new operating system. So whether you’re an early-adopter and are already downloading Windows 10, or a cautious user taking a wait-and-see approach, we’ve got you covered. Important Update: Apparently Microsoft snuck in a last-minute change that didn’t exist in earlier test versions. There is a Windows registry entry needed in Windows 10 to allow programs to display data using the internal browser component (again, it was working in Windows 10 preview builds). This prevents the internal WebSearch from working, certain text appearing on some screens, and backing up to Dropbox and Google Drive. Fortunately, the problem is easy to fix: If you are using RootsMagic 7 under Windows 10: <ol> <li style="text-align: left;">Select Help > Check for Updates from the Main Menu. You will see an <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/download/rootsmagic-7" target="_blank">update</a> is available (version 7.0.7 or higher).</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Follow the instructions to automatically download and install the update.</li> </ol> If you are using RootsMagic 4, 5, or 6 under Windows 10: 1. Download the .REG file from <a href="http://files.rootsmagic.com/RootsMagic-Win10-Browser-Fix.reg" target="_blank">files.rootsmagic.com/RootsMagic-Win10-Browser-Fix.reg</a> 2. Run the .REG file to add the necessary entries to your Windows registry. It will display several scary warnings. Just keep telling it that “yes”, you do want to make the change. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/iR_uEfPRtj8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2477</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>50</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2477</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>In Memory of Gordon Dixon Booth</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/V_VAAWRYejI/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2425#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:29:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2425</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today is a holiday in the United States- Presidents’ Day. But it’s special for me in a different way. Today would have been my dad’s 79th birthday. My father, Gordon Dixon Booth, passed away last month on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:31 a.m. He died at home, comfortable, and surrounded by his loved ones. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/F-Inqueue-SE-Announcements-Booth-Gordon-jpg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2439" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/F-Inqueue-SE-Announcements-Booth-Gordon-jpg.jpg" alt="Gordon Dixon Booth" width="400" height="225" /></a> Today is a holiday in the United States- Presidents’ Day. But it’s special for me in a different way. Today would have been my dad’s 79th birthday. My father, Gordon Dixon Booth, passed away last month on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:31 a.m. He died at home, comfortable, and surrounded by his loved ones. And on this, his first birthday since he left us, I wanted to share some things about him that have shaped me and have left their mark on RootsMagic in ways that many wouldn’t know, until now. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Gordon-Graduation.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2432" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Gordon-Graduation.jpg" alt="Gordon Graduation" width="400" height="379" /></a> Gordon’s accomplishments were many. He was extremely intelligent and earned many degrees including a Ph.D. in Statistics. He held many positions of responsibility in the communities where he lived. He had a long, distinguished career where he conducted countless experiments and authored just as many papers. But for me, his greatest work was at home and the personal and permanent impressions he left on his family. <h2>Being Together</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Disneyland.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2440" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Disneyland.jpg" alt="Disneyland" width="400" height="284" /></a> My dad loved Disney. He grew up collecting Donald Duck comics and reels of Disney cartoons. So naturally, my early years were filled with Disney books and toys. But none of that could compare to the day that he and my mom loaded up the station wagon with six kids and drove halfway across the country to Disneyland. From that time on, we enjoyed dozens of pilgrimages to the Happiest Place on Earth. For us, it wasn’t the rides, parades, or fireworks that were most important. It was always about being together, building memories, and having fun together. My dad didn’t have a lot of outside hobbies or recreation that he did on his own. His joy came from being with his family and doing things together. <h2>Technology</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pet.png"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2438" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pet-992x1024.png" alt="Pet" width="400" height="434" /></a> My dad was the original “early adopter”. Whether it was building a radio transmitter as a young boy; buying one of the first personal computers in Ames, Iowa (a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET" target="_blank">Commodore Pet</a>); or taking “selfies” of himself near the end of his life, he always loved the latest gadgets and technology. To the dismay of my patient wife, I inherited this trait as my house is just as cluttered with new gadgets and technologies today as the house I grew up in. It’s served me well, however, as we’ve worked to make our software work with emerging technologies such as mobile platforms, online databases, and cloud services. <h2>Programming</h2> As a statistician, my dad pioneered the use of computers to perform complex analyses and computations using programs which he wrote on punch cards. And when my family bought that first Commodore Pet computer, it exposed me to this amazing new world. At the tender age of four, my dad helped me write my very first computer program. As the years went by, he would buy the latest computers and would learn to write software on them. Like a master and apprentice, I would sit in a chair next to him and watch him write code. Over time, I would get to the point where I could spot bugs and mistakes. The first paid job I ever had was writing code for him to use in his software. <h2>Genealogy</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/198407-Gordon-Cindy-Mike-Christie.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2434" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/198407-Gordon-Cindy-Mike-Christie-1024x668.jpg" alt="1984 Gordon" width="400" height="260" /></a> My love of genealogy came from my parents. When I was 11 years old, they took my sister and me down to Salt Lake City to the newly-opened Family History Library. My dad took me over to racks of microfiche that contained the International Genealogical Index, or IGI. He showed me how to look up a name, write down a batch number, find the microfilm, and use the microfilm reader to look up a photographed record. It was like a big treasure hunt and I was hooked. <h2>Entrepreneurship</h2> My dad was an entrepreneur. Even though he worked for many years for the U.S.D.A., he always had a side-business that he would work on to get off the ground. I watched as he wrote and marketed his own statistical analysis software, “Visible Regression” and “The Time Machine”. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mike-Eagle.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2436" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mike-Eagle-1024x741.jpeg" alt="Mike Eagle" width="400" height="289" /></a> When the IGI became available on CD-ROM at the Family History Library, he came up with an idea for a program which would convert the GEDCOM files exported by it into something more easily used and searched. He encouraged me to write it and “GIPSI” was born. Even though I was only in high school, my parents helped me market, sell, and ship the software, leaving all the profits to me. The proceeds from GIPSI helped me pay my way through college and my LDS mission. After graduating from BYU with a master’s degree (in statistics, of course), I went to work side-by-side with my dad in “Booth Associates”, the statistical consulting company that he founded. My dad so engrained the entrepreneurial spirit in me that I can only count on one hand the number of times that I have worked for somebody else. <h2>Personal Historian</h2> <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/personal-historian" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1153" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/PH2-vs-PH2E.jpg" alt="PH2-vs-PH2E" width="400" height="348" /></a> In 2003, I was talking with my parents about personal histories and how they wanted to write their own and the histories of my grandparents. We looked for software out there to help us with the task and, not finding any, decided to make our own. After several months of development, experimenting, and testing, <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/personal-historian" target="_blank">Personal Historian</a> was born. My parents worked hard to help me get the new product off the ground. We travelled to many conferences and spent many days, nights, and meals together. When I joined up with Bruce and RootsMagic, my parents came along for the ride. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0127.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2428" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0127.jpg" alt="Gordon at RootsMagic Booth" width="411" height="430" /></a> <h2>Conferences</h2> My dad was passionate about family history and loved talking to people about our software. He was one of our best salespersons! He also became a popular presenter at conferences teaching classes on British research, photography, and personal histories. In fact, many of his old presentations are still available at his website, <a href="http://ancestorlink.com" target="_blank">AncestorLink.com</a>. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2011-07-29-100355.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2429" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2011-07-29-100355-1024x768.jpg" alt="All Tuckered Out" width="400" height="300" /></a> <h2>The Last Challenge</h2> Gordon’s last great challenge was with memory-loss and dementia. For someone who loved to learn, think, and teach, this was akin to a world-class athlete becoming paralyzed. As difficult as it can be caring for a loved one with memory-loss, I can’t imagine what must have been like for him to experience personally. But he kept trying. He would optimistically buy books that he wouldn’t be able to learn from. He would ask me questions about his gadgets whose answers he knew he wouldn’t remember. He even attended his final genealogy conference in Ogden last September and worked in the RootsMagic booth. As he talked with attendees and answered questions, my mom and I marveled at how re-energized he was and how he almost seemed to be “back” for those brief few hours. <h2>Conclusion</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mike-on-Gordons-Back.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2431" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mike-on-Gordons-Back.jpg" alt="Mike on Gordons Back" width="400" height="320" /></a> I love and miss Gordon. He’s my father, my mentor, my business partner, and my friend. He taught me how to be a programmer, a genealogist, and an entrepreneur. He showed me how to be a man, a husband to my wife, and a father to my own children. There is not a single aspect of my life that I can’t trace back to him and his influence. I cannot express my gratitude for all that he has done for me. If I had to summarize all that he was, all that he did, and all that he means to me, it would be this: He’s my dad. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/V_VAAWRYejI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2425</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>81</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2425</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>RootsMagic at RootsTech: Discounts, Exhibit Hall, Instruction, and a Prize Patrol!</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/oCYFhhOrcJc/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2410#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:41:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2410</guid> <description><![CDATA[This week is the famous RootsTech conference, which has grown into the largest genealogy event in the world. It’s being held Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’ve been a part of it since the beginning and this year we’ll be more involved than […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/RootsTech.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2416" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/RootsTech.jpg" alt="RootsTech" width="400" height="195" /></a> This week is the famous <a href="https://www.rootstech.org" target="_blank">RootsTech conference</a>, which has grown into the largest genealogy event in the world. It’s being held Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the <a href="https://www.rootstech.org/attend/venue" target="_blank">Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah</a>. We’ve been a part of it since the beginning and this year we’ll be more involved than ever. <h2>Expo Hall</h2> Don’t miss the free expo hall with the largest gathering of genealogy products and services in the country. Be sure to visit the RootsMagic booth (#719) to meet the RootsMagic staff, ask questions, and get special discounts on RootsMagic products. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/RootsTech-2015-Exhibit-Hall-Map.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2412" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/RootsTech-2015-Exhibit-Hall-Map.png" alt="RootsTech-2015-Exhibit-Hall-Map" width="400" height="341" /></a> Expo Hall hours (subject to change) are: <ul> <li>Thursday, February 12, 2015, 10 am – 6 pm</li> <li>Friday, February 13, 2015, 10 am – 7 pm</li> <li>Saturday, February 14, 2015, 10 am – 4 pm</li> </ul> <h2>RootsMagic Class</h2> For registered RootsTech attendees, we are offering a special class (RT1778), “RootsMagic: Sharing and Publishing Your Family Tree” on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 11 am in Ballroom G. You’ll learn how to add pictures, create beautiful charts, publish books, make shareable CDs, design stunning websites, and share your research with others. <h2>RootsMagic Ribbons and Prize Patrol</h2> We always like to have a little fun at RootsTech and this year, we are excited to introduce our new RootsMagic Badge Ribbons and the RootsMagic Prize Patrol. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Name-Badge-Mockup-Web.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2415" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Name-Badge-Mockup-Web.png" alt="RootsMagic Ribbons and Prize Patrol" width="400" height="397" /></a> Here’s how it works: <ol> <li>Stop by the RootsMagic booth (#719) in the Expo Hall and pick up your free RootsMagic Badge Ribbon.</li> <li>Stick the ribbon to your name badge or someplace visible on your person.</li> <li>Throughout the RootsTech conference, the RootsMagic Prize Patrol will be hanging out in a random spot. The first person they see wearing a RootsMagic ribbon wins a prize!</li> </ol> Prizes include RootsMagic software, bags, books, flash drives, Amazon gift cards, and more! So make your first stop at RootsTech the RootsMagic booth (#719), pick up your ribbon, and wear it with pride. You could win some pretty cool stuff! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/oCYFhhOrcJc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2410</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2410</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>2014 in Review</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/B4DG-xgYTYI/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2394#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 23:01:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2394</guid> <description><![CDATA[Can you believe that it is New Years Eve already? As is tradition, we in the RootsMagic underground labs like to reflect on all that has happened this past year. And don’t forget to check back on Thursday as we present our resolutions for 2015. But until then- let’s flip the calendar all the back to the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Year-in-Review.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2395" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Year-in-Review.png" alt="2014-Year-in-Review" width="400" height="261" /></a> Can you believe that it is New Years Eve already? As is tradition, we in the RootsMagic underground labs like to reflect on all that has happened this past year. And don’t forget to check back on Thursday as we present our resolutions for 2015. But until then- let’s flip the calendar all the back to the beginning of 2014. <h2>RootsMagic for Android</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RM-Android.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1908" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RM-Android.png" alt="RootsMagic for Android" width="200" height="180" /></a> On February 7, we officially released our free <a title="RootsMagic App for Android Now Available!" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=1907">RootsMagic for Android app</a>. It was the latest step in our efforts to make RootsMagic available on whatever device you use, wherever you go. Android was the latest platform to join <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/rootsmagic" target="_blank">RootsMagic for Windows</a>, <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/app" target="_blank">iOS</a> (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and even the <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/mac" target="_blank">Mac</a> (with help). <h2> Support and Tips</h2> We know that one of the reasons our loyal users love RootsMagic so much is that no other genealogy software provides the level of support and training that we do. Over the past four years, we have pioneered the use of “<a style="color: #bb6f02;" href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars" target="_blank">webinars</a>“, or free online classes, to help you learn anything you wanted to know about our software. Our webinars have been viewed and downloaded over a million times from users in nearly every country on the globe. And best of all, <a style="color: #bb6f02;" href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars" target="_blank">all of our webinars are archived and still available, free of charge</a>. We’ve also answered the demand for smaller, briefer tutorial videos that focused on very specific tasks. With this in mind, we introduced our YouTube channel, <a style="color: #bb6f02;" href="http://www.rootsmagictv.com/" target="_blank">RootsMagic TV</a>. These videos are usually only a few minutes long and quickly show you how to do particular task without the details and explanations that you’ll find in our regular webinars. Best of all, because they are hosted on YouTube, they are easy to share with others via e-mail or social networks. In 2014, we’ve added regular tips and articles via this blog. These have been warmly received and we’ve loved hearing your feedback on them. They include: <ul> <li><a title="Tip: Planning Cemetery Trips with RootsMagic" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=1935" target="_blank">Planning Cemetery Trips with RootsMagic</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Get Research Help with RootsMagic and GenSmarts" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=1955" target="_blank">Get Research Help with RootsMagic and GenSmarts</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Never Get Lost in Your Tree with Color Coding" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=1994" target="_blank">Never Get Lost in Your Tree with Color Coding</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Easily Follow the Fathers (and Sons)" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2007" target="_blank">Easily Follow the Fathers (and Sons)</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Know Your Relationships" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2021" target="_blank">Know Your Relationships</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Find Exactly What You Want with a Few Keystrokes" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2050" target="_blank">Find Exactly What you Want with a Few Keystrokes</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Saving Your Spot in RootsMagic Using Bookmarks" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2061" target="_blank">Saving Your Spot in RootsMagic Using Bookmarks</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Make a Map of Your Family’s Migrations" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2082" target="_blank">Make a Map of Your Family’s Migrations</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Finding a Person by Nickname or Married Name" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2121" target="_blank">Find a Person by Nickname or Maiden Name</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Finding Anything Anywhere in RootsMagic" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2144" target="_blank">Finding Anything Anywhere in RootsMagic</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Keep Private Notes Private" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2166" target="_blank">Keep Private Notes Private</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Keep Your File in Shape with Database Tools" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2187" target="_blank">Keep Your File in Shape with Database Tools</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Finding Errors in Your Data with Problem Alerts" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2210" target="_blank">Finding Errors in Your Data with Problem Alerts</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Customize the Add Person Screen to Save Time" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2257" target="_blank">Customize the Add Person Screen to Save Time</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: Recovering Lost Registration Keys" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2275" target="_blank">Recovering Lost Registration Keys</a></li> <li><a title="Tip: How to See When You Last Edited a Person in RootsMagic" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2288" target="_blank">How to See When You Last Edited a Person in RootsMagic</a></li> </ul> <h2>A New Home for The Master Genealogist Users</h2> On July 29, Wholly Genes Software announced that they would be discontinuing “The Master Genealogist” (TMG). On September 24, <a title="RootsMagic Adds Direct TMG Import" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2248">we released an update to RootsMagic that added a direct TMG import</a>. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/RM-TMG-Blog-Header-2014-09.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2250" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/RM-TMG-Blog-Header-2014-09.gif" alt="RM-TMG-Blog-Header-2014-09" width="400" height="400" /></a> This direct import not only imports basic genealogical information from TMG like names, events, notes, and media, but also imports witnesses (with roles), source templates, and sentence templates. In fact, RootsMagic has the most complete TMG import available anywhere. Of course, due to different data models and template languages, no import can be 100% perfect but we <a style="color: #bb6f02;" href="http://files.rootsmagic.com/TMGDoc.pdf" target="_blank">prepared a guide</a> to make the transition as smooth as possible. <h2>MacBridge – Run RootsMagic on Your Mac Without Windows</h2> On September 5, <a title="Announcing MacBridge: Run RootsMagic on Your Mac without Windows" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2217">we released MacBridge for RootsMagic</a>. MacBridge for RootsMagic allows you easily install and run RootsMagic on your Mac in mere minutes with almost no additional setup or configuration. <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screenshot.png"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2221" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screenshot-1024x640.png" alt="MacBridge Screen" width="400" height="250" /></a> MacBridge for RootsMagic is different than other solutions you may be familiar with. For starters, it does not install Windows on your Mac. It also does not create a slow and bulky virtual computer. It runs right on your Mac, using your Mac file system. You can even put the RootsMagic icon on your dock for easy one-click access! So while we are busily working on an actual native Mac version of RootsMagic, MacBridge for RootsMagic gives you the ability to work on a Mac today. <h2>RootsMagic 7</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RM7-Holiday-Special.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2370" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RM7-Holiday-Special.png" alt="RM7-Holiday-Special" width="250" height="250" /></a> On November 25, we <a title="New RootsMagic 7 Software Released" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2319">released our brand-new RootsMagic 7</a>. RootsMagic 7 adds DataClean, File Compare, even better online publishing, and the industry’s only multi-platform record hints, providing automatic hinting from both FamilySearch and MyHeritage. This upgrade has been our biggest and most successful to date and we’re thrilled with how well it has been received. Owners of previous versions of RootsMagic can upgrade for only $19.95 <h2>Thank You!</h2> It sounds cliched, but we mean it when we say that none of this would have been possible without you and your support. We are grateful for the wonderful feedback, enthusiasm, and encouragement that we receive from our community. We hope that our work is deserving of your trust and support. 2014 has been an amazing year for us thanks to you! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/B4DG-xgYTYI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2394</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2394</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Discounts, Delays, and an Extended Holiday Offer</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/nQKzwMGGOhI/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2387#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:40:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2387</guid> <description><![CDATA[On behalf of everyone here at RootsMagic, we hope that you’ve had a wonderful holiday and have had time to connect with family and friends. We’ve certainly had a very busy last few weeks since the release of RootsMagic 7. To be honest, we’ve been doing this holiday offer for many years now and thought […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[On behalf of everyone here at RootsMagic, we hope that you’ve had a wonderful holiday and have had time to connect with family and friends. We’ve certainly had a very busy last few weeks since the <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2319" target="_blank">release of RootsMagic 7</a>. <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2390" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RM7-Holiday-Special-Extended.png" alt="RootsMagic 7 Holiday Special Extended" width="300" height="250" /></a> To be honest, we’ve been doing this holiday offer for many years now and thought we had a good idea of how many CD’s we would need to order from our manufacturer to make it through the holiday season and the first part of 2015. Well, the demand for RootsMagic 7 on CD blew our expectations out of the water. We have sold and shipped every last CD that we had in stock. When it was apparent we were going to run out, we placed a rush order with our manufacturer for more. But with the holidays, we aren’t expected to have more CD’s in stock until the week of January 6, 2015. With the delay in shipments, we’ve decided to extend our holiday offer. During this special holiday sale, you can order copies of RootsMagic 7 for just $19.95 (plus shipping). Even better, you can order our other products at that same $19.95 price. Of course, in addition to being available on CD, RootsMagic 7 may also be downloaded so you can begin using the software right away while you wait for the CD to arrive. Or save yourself the cost of shipping and order the download by itself. Don’t worry, if you ever lose your registration key, you can always <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/Recover-Key/" target="_blank">have it sent to you</a> and <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/download/" target="_blank">download</a> the software again. There is no limit on the number of discounted gift copies you can buy during this limited time offer which will expire January 6, 2015. You will receive the full program for each copy you order. To take advantage of this offer, just visit <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer/" target="_blank">www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer</a>. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/nQKzwMGGOhI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2387</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2387</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>5 Easy Gifts that Really Bring Families Together</title> <link>http://feeds.rootsmagic.com/~r/RootsMagic/~3/BGEuMAthW5c/</link> <comments>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2360#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:25:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Booth]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2360</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Christmas season is upon us and, for many of us, our thoughts turn to traditions, gifts, and family. It can be difficult to find a personal, meaningful gift that won’t end up stashed away in a box in the attic. With that in mind, here are 5 easy gifts that you can make with RootsMagic […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Gifts.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2362" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Gifts.jpg" alt="Gifts" width="400" height="267" /></a> The Christmas season is upon us and, for many of us, our thoughts turn to traditions, gifts, and family. It can be difficult to find a personal, meaningful gift that won’t end up stashed away in a box in the attic. With that in mind, here are 5 easy gifts that you can make with <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/rootsmagic" target="_blank">RootsMagic</a> that will really bring families together. <h2>1. Family History Book</h2> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2379" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Book-Sample.png" alt="Book-Sample" width="213" height="239" /> There’s nothing quite like a solid, printed book. And RootsMagic’s Publisher feature does the heavy-lifting for you! With a few clicks, you can create a beautiful book complete with a table of contents, chapters, footnotes, endnotes, bibliography- even an index! <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/H0cxlZ2Z3zk" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2>2. Shareable CD’s and DVD’s</h2> If you’re looking for something a little more high-tech than a book, how about a computer disc? RootsMagic can create a Shareable CD that has all of your data and media on it as well as a special reader version of RootsMagic on it. With a few clicks, you can personalize the disc and burn as many copies as you need to give to family members. They only need to pop the disc into their computer to view, explore, and even print their own family histories. <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fbOoAh4Jw9E" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2>3. Family History Website</h2> <a href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PublishOnlineSite.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2342" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PublishOnlineSite.png" alt="PublishOnlineSite" width="400" height="300" /></a> Are you looking for a free and easy only way to share your family history? The new RootsMagic 7 Online Publisher can create beautiful, dynamic websites with pedigree, family and individual views as well as supporting notes, sources, and media. And with our free MyRootsMagic hosting service, your genealogy has an online home with the click of a mouse. You can keep your website private for only your family or share your gift with the world. <h2>4. Wallchart</h2> A wallchart makes a visible yet decorative reminder of your family history that will beautify any home. You can use RootsMagic’s built-in wallcharts or use the <a href="http://rootsmagic.com/products/other/" target="_blank">Charting Companion software</a>. <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OSMpLOQxObE" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> And once you are ready to have your chart printed, be sure to use <a href="http://printmychart.com" target="_blank">our chart printing service</a>. <h2>5. RootsMagic</h2> <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2370" src="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RM7-Holiday-Special.png" alt="RM7-Holiday-Special" width="250" height="250" /></a> Of course, what could be better than giving your family or friends the gift of RootsMagic itself? In what has become an annual tradition, you can buy discounted copies of our <a title="New RootsMagic 7 Software Released" href="http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2319" target="_blank">brand-new RootsMagic 7</a> software for yourself or to give as gifts. During this special holiday sale, you can order copies of RootsMagic 7 for just $19.95 (plus shipping). Even better, you can order our other products at that same $19.95 price. There is no limit on the number of discounted gift copies you can buy during this limited time offer which will expire December 20, 2014. You will receive the full program for each copy you order. To take advantage of this offer, just visit <a href="http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer" target="_blank">www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer</a> or order by phone at 1-800-ROOTSMAGIC <a href="tel:%281-800-766-8762" target="_blank">(1-800-766-8762</a>). <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootsMagic/~4/BGEuMAthW5c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?feed=rss2&p=2360</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=2360</feedburner:origLink></item> </channel> </rss>