The WOW Factor
Category: One-Place Study One-Name Study Local History Researching Features
A long, long time ago, an idea was born… Name & Place. Its birth came from the lack of relevant software to manage a range of data for local history projects. It was quickly apparent that this shortfall could only be addressed by creating our own solution.
As we explored this innovation further, it soon became apparent – the WOW moment – our solution should be extended to address a challenge faced by all local history researchers. In fact, with a small shift in our thinking, the solution evolved to encompass One-Name / Surname Studies, DNA Projects and House Histories, not by shoehorning to make them fit but offering a dedicated software solution designed exclusively with the special requirements of these researchers in mind.
Jump forward to the launch of Name & Place at RootsTech 2020 in Utah, February 2020, and now we can share our vision to a wider audience. This has been followed with the release of version 1.1 with the CSV importer, project websites plus unique identifiers and further new features are in the pipeline…
The N&P WOWs include :
- Cloud-based single repository for all research i.e. no more multiple spreadsheets, photos in a box etc
- A CSV data Importer
- Your own personal project webpage
- An easy to read dashboard giving an overview of your project
- Multiple uses such as names, places, war memorials, boats, graveyards to name a few
- Suitable for both individuals or organisations
- Digital mapping linked to Google Maps
- Multi-type storage and displays: photos, videos, certificates, transcripts…
Differentiators from other software
- Added value to family history research by enabling community and house history to track societal change and produce outcomes such as occupations and mortality
- Designed by local history researchers and genealogists who understand what a research project is and the importance of full academic sourcing
- Management of common surnames where the link is not by family, as is seen in one-name studies
- 3-dimensional layered database
… to be continued; stay excited!
I was thinking of trying to do a ‘one-place’ study for various areas in London in the 19th C . Would name and place be suitable to use? or is it a bad idea from the start!
Enjoyed the webinar tonight, can see me doing a few one place studies as I’ve seen them in a new light!!! I just need to decide where first and then get the free trial which I am sure I will enjoy.
Hi Sue,
Thanks for your kind comment, am pleased you enjoyed the webinar.
Yes, absolutely. The key, as I mentioned in my talk, is consider the scale of your study, especially in a densely populated city. Naturally the more people in your study, the more work to manage the data, but that is what Name & Place is designed to help with. It’s not uncommon to want to do a few studies and they are certainly addictive! Do contact us if you need any advice in setting up your study. Paul @ Name & Place