Help:Simple Edits You Can Make

You don't need to be an expert
Think of editing like a pyramid, the higher up you go, the more involved the project. Writing a full article is like the peak, an important and prominent thing, but there are few of them. Most of editing is simple, just a lot of them. Like the large base of the pyramid. And most edits need little more than typing skills and common sense!

Simple improvements you can make

 * Correct grammar or spelling. We find the writers on our wiki really appreciate when others correct the grammar or spelling mistakes they inadvertently leave behind.


 * Add headings. Some articles are just a series of paragraphs. Improve readability by setting off paragraphs with headings.


 * Add transitions to text. Some articles don't flow very well because the ideas in each paragraph are unconnected. Add to an article's readability by adding transitions between paragraphs.


 * Add information to a page. Do you know the creation date of a county? Do you know the vital records office's phone number? There are a lot of simple facts that the wiki needs!


 * Add local news &amp; events. Is a local genealogical society or family history center giving a class on a research topic? Add news or events to a place page!


 * Add links. Is there an online database your page should link to? Add an external link! Is there a related wiki page that the article should link to? Add an internal link!

Where to find pages that need the most improvement
Having seen some great, well-organized articles on the site, you may wonder where to find articles that need your help. Here are some great places to find them:


 * New Pages is a list of the most recently created pages on the wiki.
 * Short Pages is a list of pages which have a low word count.
 * Orphaned Pages is a list of pages which no other pages link to.
 * Pages with the fewest revisions is, well, you get the idea.