Quick Start Guide

1.0 Create a ‘Tree’

WP Genealogy uses ‘Trees’ to organise your family information. Anyone you add to the plugin must be assigned to a Tree.

To create a Tree, go to the sidebar menu: WP Genealogy => WP Genealogy Dashboard => Trees and select “Add”.

2.0 Set up a ‘Branch’ (Optional)

A Branch is a set of individuals, within a tree, that all share a common label. An individual in the tree may belong to more than one Branch. A branch enables you to fine tune some elements, such as reports and charts, derived from a Tree. For example, you can make a descendent chart starting from a specific family member (called the ‘root’) that will show only their descendents and not the whole family.

3.0 Start Adding Your Family History Information

In the WP Genealogy Dashboard, select: People => Add.

Enter some basic details for the person – first name, family name, nickname, gender etc.
Assign the person to a Tree and (optional) a Branch.
Add some core life event dates – eg birth, christening, death, burial if known.
Click save and continue (additional informaiton can be added later).
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4.0 Alternatively Import a Gedcom File

If you have the Premium version of the plugin you can import data as a GEDCOM file.

In the WP Genealogy Dashboard, scroll down to the Administration section and select: Import/Export => Import.

5.0 Configure the Frontend ‘Hub Page’ for Your Site

WP Genealogy will create a front end ‘hub’ (a home page) for your family history site. You will need to add your own text and images to personalise this for your own site. Go to:

WP Genealogy Dashboard => Setup => Configure Hub Page => Page

Here you can:

Specify the page which contains the hub shortcode (see above)
Add your page heading
Add some introductory text
Add a button link and name this
Link to your own image

Save the changes.