What does Native American on your 23andMe results mean? Learn more about your results, and discover how to find your indigenous ancestor in your family tree.

Want to know what it means to have an X DNA match on Family Tree DNA? Here, learn the answer, plus how to figure out how your X DNA match is related.

Documenting your family's culture and history is important. In this post, learn 10 cultural heritage questions that you should be asking your relatives.

If you've used the Gedmatch One-to-One Comparison tool, you;ve seen total half-match segments (HIR). Here, find out what this means for your DNA match.

Do you want to know how much DNA siblings share? Here, you'll learn the answer, including the percent DNA and centimorgans shared between half-siblings.

Your ancestor had parents - there is no doubt about that, but how do you figure out who they were? Here, learn tips on how to find your ancestor's parents.

Do you want to know if an app can tell your ethnicity based on a photo? The answer is no, it can't. You'll learn the reasons why in this post. It is easy to understand why we are tempted to want to be able to upload a photograph and learn about our ancestry. These days, …

Curious about how to to find someone's grave? Graves can be a useful genealogy tool - here find free places to look online for your ancestor's grave site.

Want to learn how to hide a DNA match on Ancestry? Here, I'll show you steps to hide a DNA match, plus how to see matches that you have already hidden.

Do you want to know a great way to keep your research about DNA matches organized? In this post, learn about my DNA Match Organizer Journal.

Do you want to know how many DNA segments first cousins share? Here, I'll show you some examples and discuss shared DNA segments between first cousins.

Do you want to know how much DNA siblings share? In this post, learn the percentage and centimorgans of DNA shared between siblings, and more!

Do you want to know reasons to send your DNA matches message? In this post, I will give you six excellent reasons to contact your DNA matches.

Are you interested in learning how to test your DNA? Here, learn how to test your DNA, beginning with the basics - including how to choose a DNA test.

Want to know how to make your family tree into a website? Here, learn how to export your tree into web formats in order to share your research with others.

23andMe results come with access to lots of great tools. In this post, learn how accurate the 23andMe Family Tree tool is, and how to help make it more accurate. Understanding the accuracy of this feature and how to work with it to make it give you better information is key to learning as much …

Are you wondering how to use the My Heritage Chromosome Browser tool? In this post, I'll show you how, as well as how to understand the results.

Have you heard of chromosome painting and want to know how to use DNA Painter? In this post, I'll show you how with step-by-step instructions.

When we are stuck at home - for whatever reason - it helps to have a fulfilling hobby to get involved with. Fortunately, DNA for genealogy is perfect!

What are the Native American haplogroups seen in mtDNA or Y-DNA? Learn which haplogroups are considered to be Native American in this post.

Do you want to know how to take genealogy notes? Taking notes can save you time in the future and help keep your research focused. Learn more in this post!

Do you want to learn how to use Family Tree DNA? In this post, you will find a detailed Family Tree DNA Tutorial for beginners to help you get the most from your DNA results. This tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, images, and examples. My goal is to help you learn as much as you can …

Are you wondering how to use Ancestry DNA results? In this post, I will explain how to get the most of each element of your Ancestry results.

Are you interested in learning about the genetic roots of the Vikings? In this post, we'll discuss the ancestry of the Vikings.

Do you feel like your ancestor must have just appeared out of nowhere? Here, learn some of the most effective strategies for breaking down "brick walls"

Have you noticed that your Y-DNA and mtDNA matches on FTDNA are organized by genetic distance? Learn about genetic distance on FTDNA and how it's useful.

Do you want to know how to write an obituary genealogists will love? Want to know what to include and exactly how to write it? Learn more in this post!

Do you want to know how to transfer your family tree from Ancestry to GEDCOM format? Here, you'll learn exactly how to do it, and why everyone should.

Have you heard that law enforcement catches criminals using genealogy combined with DNA? In this post, read more about DNA privacy and law enforcement.

Find out how DNA tests can reveal that family stories aren't true. Plus, learn how to examine your own DNA results to see how your family story stacks up.

Do you want to learn how to transfer Ancestry DNA to Gedmatch? It's free, easy, and the steps in this post will show you exactly how to do it.

Have you ever saved a record on Ancestry for later? Here, learn how to find your Shoebox on Ancestry, as well as how to save and delete records.

Ready to learn how to use Gedmatch? It's easier than you think - let me help you. Read this helpful tutorial for beginners to get started today.

Want to know if you can use DNA and family tree research together? Learn how to use DNA as a tool for genealogy and take your research to the next level.

Wondering if there are groups of family historians all researching the same thing? Learn what the Gedmatch Ancestor Projects are and how they can help.

Want to know the difference between fully and half-identical DNA regions? Here,you will learn the definition of these two terms and learn the difference.

Did you do a DNA test with 23andMe? In this post, learn all about how to read your 23andMe DNA results. You will also find out: What you can learn from your 23andMe results Whether your results are accurate How to find family trees on 23andMe How to print and download your results 23andMe offers …

Are you looking for a DNA centimorgan chart? In this post, find the best one out there so far. I'll explain how to use and understand the chart, too!

What is a second cousin? Our second cousins are actually closely related to us, even if we don't know all of them. Here, learn all about second cousins!

Want to know how DNA matches can help us learn about our ancestors? How is it possible that living relatives can provide insights into distant ancestors?

Have you heard of an ethnicity estimate? Got one in your DNA results? This post will help you understand what an ethnicity estimate means, and more!

Want to know what mitochondrial DNA matches are? Here, learn the answer and how interpret your mitochrondrial DNA matches - plus what to do with matches.