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Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Bletchley ParkSaturday 17 February 2007
Teresa PaskUridge, Euridge One-Name StudyPask, Paske One-Name Study
www.uridge.org, orwww.pask.org.uk
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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Introduction:
If you can e-mail, upload files, and use a genealogy softwareprogram, then you have enough knowledge and experience tocreate and maintain a One-Name Study web site.
The hardest part is deciding what method you are going to use!
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Introduction: Presentation Approach
Overwhelming number of options
Focus is on a selection of options available:Tailor-made WebsiteGEDCOM-based PublishingPHP-based WebsiteAlternatives
BlogGOONS Profile / Archive
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Introduction: Evaluation
Technical Skills:+++ Challenging, large learning curve may need additional support++ Fairly easy, up and running within an hour+ If you can create e-mails you can do this
Maintenance Effort (For each update)+++ Allow more than one hour++ Less than one hour+ None, or very little
Maintenance Cost*+++ Monthly outgoings of over £3 less than £5++ Monthly outgoings of over £1 less than £3+ Free
Advantages
Disadvantages* Maintenance Costs does not include thefamily history program
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Why Publish to the Web?
Advantages
Virtual presence1980 – 2001: 20 contacts by letter, or Family History Meetings2001 – 2006: 150+ contacts due to website & search engines
Shares your research with others & encouragement to othersto share with you
Disadvantages
Increase efforts – maintaining the data, and the increase indata received
Possible increased costs (for some methods)
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Topics not Covered in this Presentation
Essential Reading: Guild Knowledge Store: One-Name Study WebsitesAs presented in the last seminar held at Bletchley Park by Peter Walker
Covers Topics:
What you will need
Criteria for choosing your website
Think about your own domain name
Web Editors
Design Approach
The Home Page
Page Design
One-Name Content
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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How Do I Do It?
Static Pages, with very little change
Surnames, Narratives, ListsFrequently updated
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Individual Website: What Do I Use?
Personal Usage2 x One-Name Studies 5,000+www.uridge.orgwww.pask.org.uk
Web Editing ToolsDreamweaver 8.0.2Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Hosting – www.uk2.netUK Domain 2 years - £7.602500MB Web Hosting, CGI, MySQL2 years - £90.43Without CGI MySQL 2 years –£56.265 e-mail addresses2500MB use 127.86/409.19 MbTransfer Maximum 100 Gb / monthCosts per month £2.66 / £4.08
Genealogy ToolsThe Master GenealogistSecond Site – generatesweb pages (500+ pages)
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Creating the Narratives Web Pages: Second Site
Automatically transforms your genealogydata into web pages quickly and easilywithout knowing any HTML.
All the files are generated and pagescompiled with all the hyperlinks toindividual narratives, graphics, charts,lists, indexes.
The files are included in one folder.
This folder is uploaded to your website, orto a CD/DVD for distribution
You can create as many subsets of yourdata as you like.
Significant support and Rootsweb mailing list
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Steps - Step 2 of 6: Make a “Site Definition File”
1. Start the programSecond Site
2. Make a “Site DefinitionFile”
3. Identify your TMGdatabase
4. Give your site a name
5. Identify yourself –Compiler Name
6. Make the site
You only need tocreate the SiteDefinition once – it canbe easily modified
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Step 3 of 6: Identify your TMG database
Click the [Set Database] button and navigate to your TMG database
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Step 3 of 6: Identify your TMG Database
All the tags/events definedin the database aredisplayed in the Tags box
You can deselect tags to beexcluded
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Step 4 of 6: Give your Site a Name
Include a title, and other (optional) sections
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Step 5 of 6: Identify Yourself
Key your name in the Compiler Box (or use TMG default)
Also a General Message, Email Address & Subject [Optional]
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Site Title & Complier - Impact
SecondSite
Web Page Header
Web Page
Compiler & Footer
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Step 6 of 6: Make the Site
Progress can be seen in the bar inthe left-hand bottom corner.
Use the File > Make Site command to make the site.When Second Site is finished making the site, a windowconfirms.[Approximate Uridge - 51 seconds, Pask 156 seconds ]
When complete youcan browse site
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Results: Main Page
Can be the front pageon your website if youdo not want to use aweb editor
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Results: New or Changed Narratives
Tree icon depictsrelated to Teresa Pask
Picture icon indicatesthere is a picture of
the person
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Results: Individual Narrative
Relationship, and Tree Icon
Descendancy Chart Link
Sentencesfrom TMG
Children
Sources
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Results: Master Index / Surname Index
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Results: Master Place Index / Place Index Detail
Drill down on aCounty/Town
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Tailor-Made Website Using Dreamweaver & Second Site:Evaluation
Initial design setup of your ownwebsite, and the learning curve ofthe web editing software can bevery high and challenging
Dreamweaver [or other editingtool] is expensive
Initial outlay for domain & hosting(2-year contract) is expensive.
Secondsite only works inconjunction with The MasterGenealogist
Your content may need someinitial data cleanup
The uploading process to yourwebsite can be time consuming
DisadvantagesVery customisable – look-and-feel of narratives section can bealso be unique
Second Site is very quick to learnand easy to use. The results are“award winning”
The publishing direct from yourdata reduces data maintenancesignificantly
Requires best-practices –maintaining sources, andsentence construction
Advantages
Technical +++¹ Maintenance +++² Cost ++/+++
¹ Refers to website/domain setup
² Includes FTP to website
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Upload to Website: Transfer folder
Folder containingSecond Sitegenerated pages
Folder containingWebsite onpersonal computer
Second SiteFolder is
transferredto website
folder on pc
WebsiteFolder is
transferredfrom pc to
website
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File Transfer Protocol – FTP Options
“FTP or File Transfer Protocol is used to connect two computers over theInternet so that the user of one computer can transfer files and performfile commands on the other computer.”
www.wikipedia.org
Used to transfer files from your home computer to the hosting server
Publish personal websites, blogs and podcasts – although many havetheir own ftp inbuilt
Ideal for transferring all types of music, photos, and video files
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FTP Software
Macromedia / Front Page has inbuilt FTP
Other software available
A comparison is available at www.wikipedia.org
CuteFTP (GlobalScape)http://www.globalscape.comFree Trial CuteFTP Home $39.99
WS_FTP Homehttp://www.ipswitch.com/products/ws_ftp/home/index.asp$39.95
SmartFTP http://www.smartftp.com/Free
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Dreamweaver has built in FTP software
In Dreamweaver you can usethe Put function, orSynchronize
For one file, folder, or thewhole website
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CuteFTP Software
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CuteFTP Software: Connection Wizard
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SmartFTP [Free]
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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GEDCOM-based Publishing
Publishing your family tree online can be easily done byuploading a GEDCOM to:
RootsWeb World ConnectAncestry World TreeFamilySearch Pedigree Resource FileGeneaNetGenes ReunitedGenCircles. . .
Alternatively, use a GEDCOM converter to HTML to upload toyour own website:
GED4WEB©GedHTreeLogicmill. . .
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Test it Before Deciding
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Search Results
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GEDCOM-based Publishing: GenCircles
It is different from other "world" tree type web sites because itallows you to interact with your data and with othergenealogists in new ways.
Through their Matching technology, it analyses yourgenealogy to help you find other genealogists to work with.
And the best part, it's FREE!Alternatively GenCircles Premium – 20$ a year - £16
BUT – See http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2006/03/pearl_street_so.html
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Step 1 of 3: Register
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Step 2 of 3: Upload Your GEDCOM File
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Step 2 of 3 continued: File Preferences
Specify:
• File Title
• File Description
• File Options
• Privatization Level
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File Preferences – GEDCOM Sharing continued
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Specify Where GEDCOM is Stored
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Step 3 of 3: View the ResultsStep 3 of 3: View the Results
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SmartMatching
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GEDCOM-based Publishing
Some sites are very difficult tochange or delete your data onceyou have provided it
Some sites provide data to others
DisadvantagesQuick to learn, easy to use
GEDCOM – HTML converters canbe easily incorporated into yourown web site
GenCircles has an excellent FAQsection, covering most questions
Advantages
Technical + Maintenance + Cost +/++
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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PHP-based Website: Using PhpGedView
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PHP Websites: Technical View
PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor.
PHP is an HTML-embedded scripting language. Much of itssyntax is borrowed from C, Java and Perl with a couple ofunique PHP-specific features thrown in. The goal of thelanguage is to allow web developers to write dynamicallygenerated pages quickly.
It normally requires the following to be present on your website:
1. PHP (a scripting language, 4.0 or higher preferred)2. MySQL (a database, 4.0.1 or higher preferred, but will also work
on earlier versions back to 3.23.0)3. You may also need an FTP program
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PHP Websites: What Does That Mean to a FamilyHistorian?
It is a powerful way to manage and display your genealogy data onthe internet, all without generating a single page of HTML. Instead,your information is stored in MySQL database tables anddynamically displayed in attractive fashion with PHP.
It stores your data on your server instead of on your own hard drive.Alternatively, you can create a GEDCOM, and upload it from yourwebsite
You can make it private so that only you can see the data. Or youcan give access to a few other family members, or everyone. Youcan also allow other people to add information.
It is installed on a web server (that has a MySQL database)Use a PHP Family History Program:
PhpGedViewThe Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding©
Does setting up a web server sound too complicated?
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PHP-based Family History Program
A much simplier way is to use a web-hosting solutionProvides web hosting services and products focused andspecialised in collaborative genealogy
Ourroots.info5,000 individuals - $4.95 / per month + Optional adds on5,000+ Advanced Package $9.95 / per month + Optional adds onPGVhosting5,000 individuals - $5.95 / per month (includes options)5,000+ Advanced Package $8.95 / per month
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PGVHosting Signup
Submitted: Tue 02/Jan/2007 19:36Notified ready: Wed 03/Jan/2007 01:20
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Administration Control Panel
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Step 1 of 3: Upload GEDCOM (Admin)
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Step 1 of 3 continued: Upload GEDCOM
PGVHosting uploads the first GEDCOM, you can overwrite this.
Use this method to update if you maintain your data on your local computer
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Step 1 of 3 continued: Confirmation of GEDCOM Upload
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Step 2 of 3: Access and Privacy Settings
This is used if you decide tocreate accounts for users
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Step 2 of 3 continued: Edit GEDCOM Privacy Settings
General Privacy settings,also Privacy settings byUser [ID] is available
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Step 3 of 3: Configuration of Main Page
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Close Relatives View
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Pedigree Tree View
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Circle Diagram
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PHP-based Hosted Website
Website name ishttp://uridge.pgvhosting.com/
GEDCOM import only providesbasic information – not detailednarratives (as in Second Site)
If you decide to maintain onlineyou will need broadband
DisadvantagesIf you can upload a GEDCOM youcan use this method to produce avery sophisticated dynamicwebsite
Amazingly quick to set up – theydo all the work for you – website,PHP settings, latest techologywithin 4 hours
Provides a collaborativecommunity (optional)
Authorisation concept excellent -you are in control
Very customisable for you, andthe person viewing your site
Advantages
Technical + Maintenance + Cost ++/+++
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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Alternatives: Blog
A weB LOG isyour easy-to-useweb site
You can quicklypost researchnotes, interestingsnippets, interactwith people, andmore.
All for FREE
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Create a Blog - Using Google www.blogger.com
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Step 1 of 3: Create a Google Account
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Step 2 of 3: Name Your Blog
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Step 2 of 3: Choose a Template
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Step 3 of 3: Start Posting
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Create the Post – Title & Content
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Instant Results – Perhaps Not Quite Right
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Customize: Choose New Temple
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Choose New Template
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Results: Still Not Quite Right!
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Customize: Choosing a New Element -
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Configure Labels & Final Results
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Customise Page Element: Blog Posts
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Alternatives: Blog
Don’t know any disadvantagesDisadvantages
If you can create an e-mail, youcan use this method
So easy to use
Can be linked to your website toprovide a dynamic update
Very customisable – lots oftemplates, different choice ofmain layout
It’s FREE!
Advantages
Technical + Maintenance + Cost +
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Alternatives: GOONS Profile & Archive
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Alternative: GOONS Profile
Don’t know any disadvantagesDisadvantages
If you can write, you can use thismethod
So easy to use – fill in thetemplate and everything is donefor you.
Also available for non-computerusers
Automatically becomes part ofthe Guild web site, indexed byGoogle and other search engines,of templates, different choice ofmain layout
It’s FREE!
Advantages
Technical + Maintenance + Cost +
I personally think that itshould be mandatory for allmembers to have a profilepage
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Introduction: Evaluation
Technical Skills:+++ Challenging, large learning curve may need additional support++ Fairly easy, up and running within an hour+ If you can create e-mails you can do this
Maintenance Effort (For each update)+++ Allow more than one hour++ Less than one hour+ None, or very little
Maintenance Cost*+++ Monthly outgoings of over £3 less than £5++ Monthly outgoings of over £1 less than £3+ Free
Advantages
Disadvantages* Maintenance Costs does not include thefamily history program
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Summarisation
++/+++++PHP-based Website
++/++++++²+++¹Tailor-made Website
+/++++GEDCOM-based Publishing
Alternatives: Blogs & Profiles
Method
+
Technical
+
Maintenance
+
Cost
Technical Maintenance Cost
¹ Refers to website/domain setup
² Includes FTP to website
Publishing your One-NameStudy Seminar
Creating a One-NameWebsite
Evaluations: Tailor-made Website
Evaluations: GEDCOM-based Publishing
Introduction
Evaluations: PHP-based Website
Evaluations: Alternatives
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Web Links
Criteria, Design & Choice of Tools:Guild Knowledge Store: General
http://www.one-name.org/members/wiki/index.php?page=One-Name%20Study%20Websites
Web publishing software programshttp://www.one-name.org/members/wiki/index.php?page=Web%20publishing%20software%20programs
Genealogy Web Creations - Website Design for the Genealogisthttp://www.genealogy-web-creations.com/
Second SiteSecond Site - http://www.johncardinal.com/ss/RootsWeb mailing list -http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/SECONDSITE.html
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Comparison of FTP clients
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_FTP_clients
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Web Links continued
GEDCOM converters:GED4WEB http://www.ged4web.com/index.htmGEDHTree http://www.gedhtree.com/Logicmill http://www.logicmill.com/
PHP web-hosting solutions:http://www.pgvhosting.com/ http://www.pgvhosting.com/Ourroots.infohttp://www.ourroots.info/phpGedView