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Virtual Genealogy Consultation – Online Family History & Ancestry Research (1 Hour+)

$50.00

Gain clarity, confidence, and direction in your family history research with flexible genealogy consultation sessions tailored to your needs. With more than eight years of professional experience—including work for industry leaders Ancestry and Legacy Tree Genealogists—I provide expert guidance, hands-on instruction, and strategic problem-solving for every level of researcher.

Choose a single 1-hour session for focused support, or book multiple hours for deeper coaching, advanced DNA analysis, and collaborative brick wall work. All sessions take place via Zoom and include the option to share screens for real-time research and learning.

Gain clarity, confidence, and direction in your family history research with flexible genealogy consultation sessions tailored to your needs. With more than eight years of professional experience—including work for industry leaders Ancestry and Legacy Tree Genealogists—I provide expert guidance, hands-on instruction, and strategic problem-solving for every level of researcher.

Choose a single 1-hour session for focused support, or book multiple hours for deeper coaching, advanced DNA analysis, and collaborative brick wall work. All sessions take place via Zoom and include the option to share screens for real-time research and learning.

What You Can Use Your Consultation Time For

Genealogy Research Guidance & Strategy

  • Help getting started with family tree research

  • Reviewing your existing genealogy and identifying next steps

  • Learning best practices for research methods, source evaluation, and organization

DNA Results Review (Beginner to Advanced)

  • Understanding ethnicity estimates and shared matches

  • High-level DNA overview (1 hour)

  • Deep match clustering and advanced DNA tools (multi-hour sessions)

  • Strategies for combining DNA evidence with traditional genealogy

Brick Wall Coaching & Problem Solving

  • High-level guidance for targeted questions

  • In-depth brick wall analysis for multi-hour bookings

  • Evaluating records, forming hypotheses, and identifying new research paths

Hands-On Research via Zoom Screen Sharing

  • Explore records together on Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and more

  • Learn advanced search filters, wildcard techniques, and database strategies

  • Review documents and build timelines with expert support

Genealogy Skill-Building & Education

  • Learn to analyze evidence like a professional genealogist

  • Improve citation skills and documentation habits

  • Build long-term research plans and goals

Choose the Consultation Option That Fits Your Needs

1-Hour Genealogy Consultation — $50

Perfect for:

  • Beginners

  • Quick DNA review

  • Clarifying a specific question

  • High-level guidance or next-step planning

A focused session to help you move forward confidently.

3–5+ Hour Consultation Packages — 15% Off Automatically

When you book 3 or more hours, the rate is discounted automatically to $42.50 per hour.

Best for:

  • Hands-on genealogy learning

  • Advanced DNA match analysis

  • Collaborative brick wall research

  • Multi-topic sessions or multi-ancestor reviews

  • Building research skills over time

Great for clients wanting deeper support without committing to a long-term research package.

What’s Included in Every Consultation

  • Live Zoom call(s)

  • Optional screen-sharing for real-time research

  • Personalized guidance and instruction

  • Follow-up summary with recommendations and next steps

  • Resource suggestions and tools tailored to your project

Pricing Summary

  • 1–2 Hours: $50/hr

  • 3+ Hours: 15% off (automatically applied) → $42.50/hr

Who These Consultation Sessions Are Ideal For

  • Beginners starting their family history research

  • Researchers needing help with DNA results

  • Clients stuck on a genealogy brick wall

  • Anyone wanting expert instruction and hands-on learning

  • People preparing for larger research packages