I’m thrilled to take you on a tour of our innovative Archive Dashboard—the heart of your Archoral experience. Think of this as your command center: an intuitive landing page that gives you a complete overview of your archive, while making it simple to explore, edit, and manage your family history.
As genealogical research continues to evolve, so does Archoral. Today, I’ll share why we built Archoral to be profile- and media-based, what makes the dashboard so powerful, and how you can use it to transform your archiving journey.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Why Archoral is profile- and media-based (instead of tree-based)
- A guided look at the Archive Dashboard
- How to use features like profiles, family statistics, and recently updated sections
- What’s coming soon (new features you’ll love!)
Why Profile and Media-Based?
Traditional genealogy often emphasizes a family tree structure, but real research doesn’t happen in a straight line. Discoveries appear randomly—a newspaper clipping one day, a census record the next, and maybe a photo from a cousin’s collection a month later.
At Archoral, we designed our system around that reality:
- Profiles first: Every person, friend, associate, or neighbor you uncover has a place in Archoral. We even call it your “FAN Club”—Friends, Associates, and Neighbors who shaped your ancestors’ lives.
- Media at the core: Photos, documents, and recordings aren’t just attachments. In Archoral, they’re building blocks of stories. By linking media directly to profiles, random findings become meaningful narratives.
This approach turns scattered data into organized, living profiles that grow as your research unfolds.
Discovering Archoral’s Dashboard
When you log in, the dashboard is your welcome home screen. It’s clean, organized, and built to help you pick up right where you left off.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- App Navigation: Jump to profiles, media collections, or account settings in just a few clicks.
- Summary Section: See a quick snapshot of your archive—how many profiles, location profiles, and media items you’ve added.
- Guided Access: Tutorials and resource links are right at your fingertips if you ever need support.
The Power of Archoral’s Features
The dashboard isn’t just an entry point—it’s where your archive comes alive.
Profiles & Media
Create and manage both personal and location profiles, then layer them with photos, documents, and audio.
Family Statistics
Powered by primary data, this section reveals unique insights like life expectancy, most common names, and your oldest and youngest profiles.
Recently Updated Section
Track your activity history and dive straight back into any project you’ve been working on.
Upcoming Features and Events
We’re always building Archoral with you in mind. Some exciting updates are on the horizon:
Company Profiles
Expand your research to businesses and organizations connected to your family’s story.
GEDCOM Upload
Seamlessly import existing research files to merge with Archoral’s media-driven approach.
Events & Birthdays
A dynamic calendar view to ensure you never miss an important date.
