Well I am not sure if this fits under Wisdom Wednesday, but I do think it has the potential to fit in this category. Lately, I had noticed a lot of references to Pinterest and this sparked my interest, however, as usual time limitations had meant I hadn't checked it out. However, yesterday I was reading through the blog list on
Geabloggers and saw a blog by
Jana, "Tuesday's Tip - Three Awesome Websites for Genealogy ... Found on Pinterest! The light bulb started flashing!!! Time to check this out!.
Hitting Google search I googled (so to speak) and found what a was looking for, Amazing!! and sooo pretty :) I quickly set up an account and started to play. Oh I could really get hooked on this!!
What is Pinterest? Basically it is a tool that anyone can use to collect and share things that you find on the web. You pin these items to your sit or board and there is the option to create a board for any particular topic that you are interested in, for example you can use it to plan a party or wedding, or collecting recipes or travel information.
The most exciting thing is that you can browse pinboards created by others, making it a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from others who share similar interest. Also I must point out, that if you are working on a project that you do not want to share you can make your "board" private or just share with a selection of friends. (great for team work).
I can see great potential for family tree and genealogy research. You could have separate boards for different branches or surnames in your family tree, boards to collect information about the area they lived in, maps, photos etc. I am sure there are many researchers who are already using this resource, but I must admit I am quite excited about setting up some "boards" to support my research and share it with others.
I believe the
Pinterest Mission says it all
Our goal is to connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting. We think that a favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.
