Genealogy & The Social Sphere

Genealogy & The Social Sphere The social media strategy hub for those within the genealogy community worldwide.

Grow your community and share your story; don't just scroll and chase followers.

You don’t need finished stories to share value.👉 Turn a note into a post.
08/04/2026

You don’t need finished stories to share value.
👉 Turn a note into a post.

A meaningful digital presence isn’t built on virality. It’s built on consistency.You don’t need every platform or daily ...
08/03/2026

A meaningful digital presence isn’t built on virality. It’s built on consistency.

You don’t need every platform or daily posts. You need a sustainable way to share the stories that matter most.

The Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter focuses on the long view, using digital tools to build connection and legacy, not just fill a feed.

Join the newsletter and start sharing sustainably at genealogyandthesocialsphere.com.

Some photographs feel like they are waiting patiently for someone to rediscover their story.This image from my family co...
07/31/2026

Some photographs feel like they are waiting patiently for someone to rediscover their story.

This image from my family collection appears to show a group of workers standing beside an enormous log inside what looks like a lumber mill in Michigan. Several women and children are also gathered on the log, which makes me wonder if this was a moment worth commemorating for the families connected to the mill.

Logging and timber businesses were once an important part of my family’s history, especially connected to the Steinbrecher line. Because of that, I cannot help but wonder if one of the men standing here might be part of my family.

For now, their names remain unknown.

But this photograph captures a moment from the era when Michigan’s forests helped build towns, railroads, and cities across the country.

One day, I hope to learn who these people were and the role they played in that story.

My coworkers have officially clocked in. 🐾Pia has claimed the desk. McKay has taken the executive perch. Apparently, my ...
07/30/2026

My coworkers have officially clocked in. 🐾

Pia has claimed the desk. McKay has taken the executive perch. Apparently, my job today is to work under close feline supervision.

I guess I’d better make them proud. ❤️

The newest Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter is out and has been delivered to subscribers’ emails.This week’s top...
07/28/2026

The newest Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter is out and has been delivered to subscribers’ emails.

This week’s topic is for anyone who feels like they are always starting from scratch with social media.

What if one genealogy story could become a post, a question, a resource highlight, a lesson, and a reminder?

That is what we’re exploring this week.

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Process teaches, normalizes struggle, and invites support.👉 Share one step of your workflow.
07/28/2026

Process teaches, normalizes struggle, and invites support.
👉 Share one step of your workflow.

This week’s Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes.Inside, we’re looking at how one...
07/27/2026

This week’s Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes.

Inside, we’re looking at how one story, event, resource, or question can become more than one social media post.

Because sometimes your next few posts are not hiding in a brand-new idea. They are hiding inside something you already planned to share.

Check your inbox, then take a look at one idea you already have. What else could it become?

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For professional genealogists, trust isn’t built by posting more. It’s built through consistency, clarity, and thoughtfu...
07/27/2026

For professional genealogists, trust isn’t built by posting more. It’s built through consistency, clarity, and thoughtful presence. Showing up online shouldn’t mean being everywhere all the time.

Intentional engagement matters more than constant visibility. It reflects your expertise and protects your research time.

When you subscribe to my weekly Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter, you’ll receive the Sustainable Sharing Checklist for Professionals to help you build trust, connect with confidence, and stay visible without burnout.

Join the newsletter and get the free checklist at genealogyandthesocialsphere.com.

August is coming, and your content ideas do not have to wait until the last minute.The newest Genealogy & The Social Sph...
07/26/2026

August is coming, and your content ideas do not have to wait until the last minute.

The newest Genealogy & The Social Sphere newsletter has been delivered to subscribers’ inboxes, and this issue is all about beginning a simple August content brain dump.

Inside, I’m inviting readers to think through the stories they may want to share, events they need to promote, resources they want to highlight, and questions they can ask their audience.

Check your inbox if you’re already subscribed.

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Some photographs arrive with names written on the back.Others simply bring us a moment in time.This mystery photo from m...
07/24/2026

Some photographs arrive with names written on the back.
Others simply bring us a moment in time.

This mystery photo from my family collection shows five people enjoying what looks like a summer day at the beach. Judging by the buildings in the distance and the style of clothing, it may have been taken somewhere along the Michigan shoreline, possibly near Lake Michigan.

I don’t yet know who these smiling faces are.

Friends? Family members? Maybe someone connected to the Steinbrecher or Ryan lines of my family.

For now, their names remain unknown, but the joy of that summer day still shines through the photograph.

One day, I hope the story behind this image reveals itself.

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