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These pages come with your Family Site Wiki. The Site Admin can remove them from the list or reorder them. Below is brief description of each default page:
In addition to these default pages, all users can create new pages that will get added to the list. Perhaps you want to create a "Save the Date" page for your upcoming wedding or want to add a page that lists the details for Mom and Dad's 40th anniversary party, it’s easy to do by simply clicking on the "create a page" button in the sidebar. Once you save your page, it will show up in the list of pages in the sidebar. If the Site Admin deems a page inappropriate he/she can remove it from the list.
Users are able to see a list of all members who are part of the Family Site. They can also access their profiles from this page by clicking on the link “Fill out your profile or upload a current photo.” From here, they can upload a photo of themselves or click on the "edit page" button in the top right- hand corner of the page and add details. Family directory entries are automatically created when a user accepts an invitation.
The family tree is a simplisitc representation of each member in your family and their associated generational ties. It is very easy to fill out and anyone can do it. When you first come to the page, you are asked to start by entering in your full name, your mother's and father's names and your spouse's name, if applicable. It is important to enter in the names as completely as possible so the tree remains clear. For example, if your name is Joseph Smith and your son's name is Joseph Smith, Jr., be sure to keep the Jr. as part of his name. Once you have entered yourself, click on the "add" button. You will be taken to the family tree. You will see that you have been added to the tree, your mother has been added, your father has been added and your spouse, if applicable, has been added. From there, you can add more family members by clicking on the "Add more family members" link or the "edit the current family tree" link. If you would like to enter in your mom's mother and father, click on the "edit the current family tree" link since your mom is already a member of the tree. If you would like to add one of your siblings, click on the "Add more family members" link since your siblings have not yet been added.
The Family Calendar provides a monthly view of all events related to the family. Any user can add events by clicking on the "add an event" button in the upper left-hand corner of the page. The New Calendar Event page lets users put in a short summary of the event, its date and time as well as a detailed description. By clicking on the "choose dates button", users are able to select the start date and time, the event's duration, as well as any recurring schedule the event may have.
The Family Map is an interactive map that lets users see where their family members are living. They can zoom all the way in for neighborhood detail or zoom all the way out for a world wide perspective. In addition, the satellite view lets users see actual satellite images.
Family Photos is an easy way for members to share their photos with others. If your family is spread out across different geographical areas, it is a nice way to keep up to date on new babies, weddings, etc. Users can upload photos to the site by clicking on the "Create New Album" button in the top left-hand corner of the page. You will be prompted to type in an album name. From the album page, you can upload your photos by clicking on the "Upload Photo" button. Once you have uploaded several photos into your ablum, you can view your album, play a slideshow or delete your album.
Family birthdays are easy to add and keep track of in this application. Simply click on the "Add a Birthday" button and enter the family member's name and his/her birthday. The birthdays are listed on the pages by month and get automatically added onto the Family Calendar. Never miss a birthday again!
This is a great way to keep track of and share your favorite family recipes. Click on the "Add a Recipe" button, type in the name of the recipe, add any tags associated with the recipe such as chicken, Mexican, spicy, and then type in the recipe's details and instructions. Make sure that your Grandmother's famous recipes don't get lost. Add them here and feel confident that they will remain in the family for generations to come. In addition to adding your own recipes, you can link to ones that you love online. As before, type in the name of the recipe, add any tags, but instead of writing in the details, simply type in the recipe's name, highlight the name then click on the "link" icon
. A popup box will prompt you for the web address of the recipe. Type in the URL and click "OK." When you click on the name of recipe, it will take you to its location online.
Family Polls is a great way to make decisions using a voting system. Perhaps you are arranging a family reunion and want your family members to vote on its location. You can create a poll and ask them to vote on up to one of five choices. Click on the "Create a Poll" button, type in the question such as "Where would you like the family reunion to be held?" and then save. Your poll will be posted on the page and each user can cast his/her vote. You can view the results of the poll and let the majority rule!
The Reunion Schedule is simply an editable text page. You can format it, change it, add photos to it, etc. Click on the "Edit This Page" button in the top right-hand corner of the page and personlize the details accordingly.