You might want to check out this online review of FamilySearch --potentially inaccurate

deniseatwood1

FYI:

FamilySearch is listed in the article, "Best Genealogy Sites 2022."

https://www.toptenreviews.com/best-genealogy-websites

One item the author states about FamilySearch is,

"Unlike the above options [other sites mentioned], you’ll have to do a bit of detective work if you want to find your family’s documents, as there’s no in-built system that searches the records for you and finds potential matches."

This seems potentially inaccurate, as I benefit greatly from the FamilySearch's little blue "Record Hints."

Jill 2021

Hello and thank you for your comment.

I can see what you mean about the review. FamilySearch does have many features to help researchers get further in their family history and genealogy. You are right! The automatic blue record hints can lead to many important clues!

Here is an article giving information about hints:

Record hints are historical records that Family Tree finds for you about your ancestors. Family Tree conducts this search automatically. In fact, since we are always adding new historical records to FamilySearch, our hinting system is always looking for new record hints about your ancestors.

How do record hints help me?

Record hints can help you learn more about your ancestors. You may learn your ancestor’s occupation or find a physical description. A record hint may identify missing children, parents, siblings, and other relatives. You can transfer information from the record to Family Tree without having to retype it.

What should I do with record hints?

To get the most from record hints, you do three basic tasks:

• Make sure that the record hint really is about your ancestor.
• Transfer any information that you want from the record hint to Family Tree. (On the website, you cannot currently replace information that is already in Family Tree with better information from the record. Instead, you will need to go into Family Tree and make those updates manually. You can replace information already in FamilyTree when attaching using the mobile Family Tree app.)
• Attach the record hint to your ancestors in Family Tree. This saves the record as a source to your ancestors' records in Family Tree.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-record-hints-in-family-tree

If you struggle with your genealogy research, FamilySearch offers several options for getting help.

• The Search tab on FamilySearch allows you to search records, genealogies, books, and more.
• The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a great place to learn research techniques and discover new resources.
• FamilySearch Library Online Consultations are free, 20-minute consultations with a specialist from the Family History Library.
• If you want online tutorials and videos, visit the FamilySearch Help Center for the country, language, or topic. You can find lessons for everyone from beginner to advanced researcher.
• FamilySearch community groups give you access to research experts who are willing and ready to offer free assistance and share resources. You can find these groups on Facebook and in the FamilySearch Community.
• We often publish articles about research and many other family history topics on our blog.
• You can find local, in-person help at a FamilySearch center. Centers are located worldwide. Search for one near you.
• If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visit the FamilySearch Help Center. Learn who your local temple and family history consultants are.

Many other organizations also offer help. Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK), for example, is a global volunteer organization where you can make requests for help with research tasks.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/where-can-i-get-help-with-my-genealogy

Thank you for taking time to bring this article to our attention and may you continue to find the hints from FamilySearch useful in providing clues to trace your ancestors.

Regards,

Jill 2021

EricShelton

Also, the reviewer totally misses the fact that it is a collaborative, one-world family tree. The review summary lists as a con that there is "only one tree per account." From the detailed review:

"If you want to make more than one family tree, perhaps for different families you're a part of, then you'll need to do so with a totally new account each time since this limits you to one per account."

Sometimes I think every page in Family Search needs a big, bold banner that says, "There is only one tree!" LOL

deniseatwood1

Thanks for looking into it! 😁