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Over the past several months we've rolled out many new and improved features for our Kindex archive owners and Kindexers. Here's a summary of what's new. 1. “Not Indexed” View Now it's easier for you and your indexers to find records that need to be indexed....
New Kindex Feature Release Today
We are excited to announce the release of a major update to Kindex archival software, with several new features that will make creating your searchable family archive faster and easier. We've maximized space, improved archive organization, and...
Announcing New Download Tools for Archive Owners
It's your archive—use what's in it! Just-released software updates make it easier than ever to access, save, and utilize your archive data and source records. Kindex archive owners can now: Download archive data as XLS (Microsoft...
Transforming Family History Through Metadata & Transcription
If a family record can't be discovered, searched, or shared, what value is it? How do we rescue our family records and transform them into a family archive that reaches beyond the walls of our own home and into the hearts of countless others? Engaging our families...
New on Kindex: Transcribe Faster, Better
Kindex is excited to announce several updates to our archival web software that will make indexing your family records faster and easier. View record progress at a glance Transcribe records back-to-back with new "Save & Do Next" button Transcribe tables, forms,...
Archive your Life: 10 Ideas for your Kindex Archive
You don't need to have a stack of old family records to need a Kindex archive. Just today I was staring at a pile of my daughter's artwork from school and thought, “I'm archiving this on Kindex!” 1. Gather We started with a set of pictures my daughter drew for a book....
Announcing new batch & collections features for your Kindex archive
Kindex is excited to announce the release of two major software updates that enable Kindex users to customize and grow their archives in powerful new ways. 1. Add & Organize Records into Collections Archive owners can now create Collections within their archives...
Who Deserves an Archive?
Among the many documents our Grandma Dorothy Clark left behind was a handwritten list of her attempts to be published. She sent articles to church magazines or the Reader's Digest, but not once were her stories published. As an amateur artist, she never had an...
Indexing on the Kindex Lost & Found Archive
Thanks for being amazing and indexing on found.kindex.org! See the instructions below for indexing records on the Kindex Lost & Found Archive. For a general overview and instructions, see links below. General Indexing Guidelines Software Overview FAQ Getting...
What’s New on Kindex.org
Updated 03.27.2017 March Software Updates: Upgrade to a Collaborative Archive to transform your archive into a destination where friends or family can help gather, index, and search—or simply enjoy reading family records. Invite unlimited people at no cost to them....
Archive your Life: 10 Ideas for your Kindex Archive
You don't need to have a stack of old family records to need a Kindex archive. Just today I was staring at a pile of my daughter's artwork from school and thought, “I'm archiving this on Kindex!” 1. Gather We started with a set of pictures my daughter drew for a book....
Announcing new batch & collections features for your Kindex archive
Kindex is excited to announce the release of two major software updates that enable Kindex users to customize and grow their archives in powerful new ways. 1. Add & Organize Records into Collections Archive owners can now create Collections within their archives...
Who Deserves an Archive?
Among the many documents our Grandma Dorothy Clark left behind was a handwritten list of her attempts to be published. She sent articles to church magazines or the Reader's Digest, but not once were her stories published. As an amateur artist, she never had an...
Find What is Lost: Introducing found.kindex.org
A few weeks ago I was browsing in an antique shop when a stack of old photos caught my eye. As I examined these portraits and family poses one by one, I discovered names written on the back: David A. Page. Teddy O. Keefer. Ester Olson. How did they get lost? As a...
Indexing on the Kindex Lost & Found Archive
Thanks for being amazing and indexing on found.kindex.org! See the instructions below for indexing records on the Kindex Lost & Found Archive. For a general overview and instructions, see links below. General Indexing Guidelines Software Overview FAQ Getting...
Announcing the Release of Collaborative & Public Archives
Announcing the release the Kindex Collaborative Upgrade, the best way to bring family and friends together on a single, online archive. Upgrade to Collaborative and transform your archive into a destination where friends or family can help gather, index, and search—or...
There’s an archive for that: 10 everyday solutions using Kindex
Not quite ready to throw out your college essays, old dance photos, and bills from the previous century? Kindex has a solution for you. Not just for old family records, Kindex is great for any record or source you want to preserve, access, or share. Here are some of...
Gather What is Scattered
Accumulating, organizing, and digitizing family records is the first—and often the most challenging—step families face. And the larger the family association, the more complex this “gather” step can be.
A Reunion of Records: Giving Family Reunions a Higher Purpose
From venues to menus, reunion planning involves numerous parts, including meals, activities, displays, entertainment, games, and publicity. While most family reunions include heritage-related displays and activities, we believe family reunions are a unique and ideal setting for accomplishing important family history goals, including record gathering and digitization.
Kindex Gather Services
Do you have boxes of papers, letters, and journals and don't know where to start? Do you want to index (transcribe and tag) your family records but the process of scanning everything seems overwhelming? Kindex offers many services that help families organize, digitize...
Kindex Software Update 26 March 2020
Over the past several months we've rolled out many new and improved features for our Kindex archive owners and Kindexers. Here's a summary of what's new. 1. “Not Indexed” View Now it's easier for you and your indexers to find records that need to be indexed....
Turning the family tree inside out: using family records in genealogy
Over the past few years we've observed the increasingly prominent role stories have played in helping people engage with family history. During 2016, Steve Rockwood, president and CEO of FamilySearch International, revealed how FamilySearch is changing the way they...
Hoarder to Order Part III: Prepare to Rescue
Kindex Co-founder Cathy Gilmore presented "Hoarder to Order: a Step-by-Step Family Record Rescue" at RootsTech 2018. This presentation examines why records are at risk, discusses obstacles to family record preservation, and gives a step-by-step overview of how...
Hoarder to Order Part II: A Family Record Risk Assessment
Kindex Co-founder Cathy Gilmore presented "Hoarder to Order: a Step-by-Step Family Record Rescue" at RootsTech 2018. This presentation examines why records are at risk, discusses obstacles to family record preservation, and gives a step-by-step overview of how...
Hoarder to Order Part I: Am I My Brother’s (Record) Keeper?
Kindex Co-founder Cathy Gilmore presented "Hoarder to Order: a Step-by-Step Family Record Rescue" at RootsTech 2018. This presentation examines why records are at risk, discusses obstacles to family record preservation, and gives a step-by-step overview of how...
Solving Mysteries with Searchable Archives
Could this handwriting mystery be solved in seconds with our searchable family archive?
New Kindex Feature Release Today
We are excited to announce the release of a major update to Kindex archival software, with several new features that will make creating your searchable family archive faster and easier. We've maximized space, improved archive organization, and...
Kindex Archive Essential Features
Many Kindex users have asked us, "What exactly do I get when I sign up for Kindex?" We're glad you asked! Here's a summary of all our key features. Create Your Cloud or Closet Archive Kindex Cloud archive is a publicly accessible archive. Cloud owners may invite...
Transforming Family History Through Metadata & Transcription
If a family record can't be discovered, searched, or shared, what value is it? How do we rescue our family records and transform them into a family archive that reaches beyond the walls of our own home and into the hearts of countless others? Engaging our families...
New on Kindex: Transcribe Faster, Better
Kindex is excited to announce several updates to our archival web software that will make indexing your family records faster and easier. View record progress at a glance Transcribe records back-to-back with new "Save & Do Next" button Transcribe tables, forms,...