2. Why we should use Technology
Facebook is great start
Family Reunion Websites & What to include
Family Reunion Resources
Family Reunion Internet Search Techniques
3. Digital Comm Manager
PENN Medicine
Former Webmaster of
Cheyney University
CEO – Websiteplant.com
Web Developer since
1999
Drexel & CHS Alumni
What I Love
◦ God
◦ Ezra (Fiancé)
◦ Shopping
◦ Travel in Style/Nice Hotels
◦ Internet & Technology
My QR Code
4. Buy A Computer
Get an Email Address
Keep Learning
◦ Take a online class
◦ Workshops/free classes
at Church
Surf the Net
Buy a Cell Phone
Get on FACEBOOK
Stay Connected
Don’t be left behind!
5. Many Options To Take
Decide What
You Want to Do
Family Reunion
Websites
Social Media Sites
◦ Facebook/Twitter
Blogs
Email Newsletters
Electronic Invites
Text Messaging
Announcements
Video Chat
6. I am in Way Over My Head
Using Technology to Plan a Family Reunion
7. FB has is a 1 stop shop
Only people on Facebook
can participate.
Must have a FB Account
Facebook Events
Facebook Groups
(private or public)
Facebook Apps
Facebook Polls
Facebook Message
(Instant Chat)
Facebook Photo/Video
Albums
8. Family reunion related
sites
Create Your Own Website
Familyreunionsonline.c
om
Celebrate.myevent.com
Familyreunion.com
Familydetails.com
Myheritage.com
FamilyPlanit.com
Reunionsmag.com
DIY or Hire a
Professional
Does it allow me to
store photos or videos?
How much space?
Can I see a sample?
Is there a fee?
How often do I have to
pay?
9. Family Reunion Details
◦ Where, When, Cost, Schedule
Weddings
New Babies
Graduations
Vacations
Memorials
Proms
Family Tree/Genealogy
Baby/Weddings Showers
Photos when were younger
Funny Videos
Interview the Elders Video
Blogs/Poems/Stories
Related Links
10. Registration/Event/Payment
Websites
◦ Eventbrite.com
◦ Ticketleap.com
◦ Paypal.com
Email Newsletters
◦ MailChimp.com
◦ ConstantContact.com
Online Invitations
◦ Evite.com
◦ Anyvite.com
Mobile Apps
◦ Market/Apple store
◦ Gatherdigital.com
◦ Mobilegeneaology.com
Online Groups
◦ Facebook.com/groups
◦ Groups.Google.com
◦ Groups.Yahoo.com
Twitter
◦ Direct links & Hashtag
Youtube.com
◦ Post video
◦ Embed into your site
Flickr.com
◦ Post Photos/videos
◦ Must have a Yahoo account
Family Reunion Software
◦ Family Reunion Organizer
$30
◦ Reunion 9 - $99 (Apple Store)