RLP 31: Tips for Ancestry DNA

In our podcast episode today, Diana and I discuss three things you should do after taking a DNA test at Ancestry. We recommend downloading the raw DNA data and uploading it to the other testing sites that accept transfers so you can find more matches beyond the Ancestry database. We also recommend that you link a tree to your Ancestry DNA test results! This will help you and your cousin matches SO much. Lastly, we talk about how you can share your DNA test results with family members. This might convince them to take their own DNA test, which will further help you identify the cousin matches you might share. Links 3 Tips for Making the Most of Your Ancestry DNA results - post by Diana RLP 28: Research Like a Pro with DNA - previous podcast episode FamilyTreeDNA - transfer DNA MyHeritage DNA - upload DNA GedMatch DNA Painter - chromosome mapping - map segments to ancestors   Living DNA - upload raw DNA data   LivingDNA announced a partnership with leading British/Irish website, FindMyPast news link   LivingDNA Family Networks beta would be ready for everyone who opted in. And they said, "you now have the ability to invite friends and family to upload to Living DNA for free and see how they match." news link   DNA Do-Over: Downloading and Uploading Your DNA Test Data - great resource from Thomas MacEntee at Abundant Genealogy   Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes.