Services, Specialties & Rates at YM

 
                                             

 

File Back-Ups, Disaster Recovery and more!

Do you have a plan?
 
In the last month alone I have seen email accounts hacked - virus infected computers is such bad shape that almost nothing could be salvaged from their hard drives.
 
Question:    I use an online website to do my gnealogy and they have all my files. I'm safe, right? ...
 
Answer:    Sure, actually you don't have your files. They do. Don't pay your bill or if they crash a server what then? You are in Ohio and their servers are in Utah and they have a power outage... what then?
 
Question:    I use that popular "box" program and I drop copies of all my files in there and it makes copies on all my computers, so I am protected!
 
Answer:    Sorry, no you arent. Do this test. Set your laptop and your pc down together. Create a file in your online folder and watch it appear on your other pc. really cool isn't it? Now delete that folder from the pc and watch what happens... Yep, that's right it just got deleted from your file too. Great to have, fool proof...NO! Did you read recently how they left their security wide open and anyone could access files without a password. Oh my. Is that who you want to trust?
 
Question:    What is the best way for me to protect my valuable business files?
 
Answer:    Why didn't you say geneaolgy files? Well, all your files related to geneaolgy and your business are important aren't they? What good is doing 100 hours of professional genealogy work if your computer crashes and you can't get paid because you don't have access to your bills or whatever system you use for billing. Is your client going to accept this for an answer? Sorry I lost all your work? Or I took an extra two weeks because my computer crashed? There is no one answer to this question. There are many ways to achieve the same goals, it is just a matter of understanding the best plan for you and your business.
 
Question:     I am protected. I use the geeks!
 
Answer:        Don't get me wrong. These folks do great work. As long as all you need are the basics like having your operating system installed on your pc. If your computer breaks (crashes) and one of these companies, re-installs your software on your computer without first performing disaster recover techniques on you files, then they are probably gone forever.
 
Question:    If my computer crashes, you can get my files back then, right?
 
Answer:    Maybe, maybe not. The time to ask this question is before your computer crashes. The reason I say this is because we all know the answer to this one. It is going to crash. The question is when and will you be protected?
 
Question:    What is my first step?
 
Answer:       Send me an emaiI and we can go from there.  

 
Let Yesterday's Mysteries help you complete your family tree or plug in that hard to find "Missing Link" relative that has your project ground to a halt.
 
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Services

Our Prices

·                                OUR RATES $50- PER HOUR for the first 8 hours of work. 50 percent deposit due in advance of all jobs!

·                                NEW OFFER- I will remote connect to your computer (Your assistance required for initial connection) Search you computer for all your picture files, Moving them all in to one centralized folder on your computer. We will then download them and back them up to CD's for you. Up to 3 CD's are included in the initial price of $65- Additional CD's as required are available for 9.99 each. Shipping is $9- no matter how many CD's we make. Check out this offer in the Checkout

·                                2011 Genealogy Expert backup system. I will make backup copies of all your valuable genealogy files and store them remotely and send them to you on CD or DVD depending on your data size. Everything included for one year, $40 per backup, you specify how often or sign up for one year and receive a 50 percent discount- one year for $240- completely worry free for one year. Available in the Checkout

·                                General Genealogy or family tree work: $50 per hour, 4 hour minimum

·                                Physical document retrieval from the government or National Archives is based upon actual time to complete the retrieval including mailing and postage rates: $50 per hour, 3 hour minimum

·                                Digital Preservation of Photographs and important family documents on CD, DVD, Digital Photo Books or Albums, Web Sites and Remote Digital Storage for long term storage. All worry free. Many Packages to choose from. (As the possible combinations of work and scope are endless, please ask me for a quote.) Basic Packages start at $65 for 100 photos or document pages; $250 for 400 photos or document pages, stored on CD for example.

·                                VHS Tape Transfer to DVD for long term preservation. Hard to believe we still have all those precious memories from the 1980's and 1990's still sitting on the shelf. now is the time to preserve them before it is too late. Send your tapes to me and they will be professionally converted to DVD and returned to you in the most caring and safest manner. I can also repair your tape (in most cases) before I make your copies.  Visit the Checkout for prices and to make a purchase.

·                                Documenting a final resting place of a family member or other loved one: $50 per hour, 3 hour minimum.

·                                Other small to mid size projects are open for negotiation; my rate is $50 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.

·                                I do offer reasonable rates for longer range projects.

All projects and work requests require a signed contract of understanding and fifty percent down payment. Upon clearance of funds, the project will begin.

 

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Packages

Packages
 
I offer several convenient, economical packages:
 
  •  Final Resting Place Package #1: Within 10 miles of area code 01862 Includes aerial maps of vicintity and driving map to grave site; photos of entrance, approach photos of grave and nice closeups of the headstone and any other grave markers. Costs are $150 delivered electronically, CD included. Add Hard Copy presentation booklet to package for $40. Includes travel and postage or delivery charges. I choose delivery.
  • Final Resting Place Package #2:  Between 10 and 30 miles of area code 01862. Includes aerial maps of vicintity and driving map to grave site; photos of entrance, approach photos of grave and nice closeups of the headstone and any other grave markers. Costs are $180 delivered electronically, CD included. Add Hard Copy presentation booklet to package for $40. Includes travel and postage or delivery charges. I choose delivery.
Web Design.
 
Upload your family tree to a commercial website includeing user administration. Prices range from the Basic plan for $500 and up.
 
Do you like our website? We built it for a very affordable rate and we can do the same for you. $500 gets a basic website up and running for one year. Includes one email address and Eight hours of labor.
 
More extensive websites are also available. Website and IT Administration services are available; including remote administration, setting up exchange email for your organization and much more.
 
My work is 100 percent guaranteed. You will not be disappointed.

Contact Yesterday's Mysteries

Yesterday's Mysteries
Box 51
Nutting Lake MA 01865    
Phone: (978) 600-8103
Fax: (815) 550-1229
 
 
Google Chat: Same as email
Skype: robert_ankenbauer
 
 
 

Specialties

  • Researching Civil War military records. These can be very difficult to track down for the average person. Let my extensive experience with working with the government save you TIME and MONEY!
  • Many direct decendants of War Veterans may be entitled to membership in certain organizations. For example, my Great-Great Grandfather served in the Ohio National Guard in 1864-65 and this qualifies me to become a member of the "Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War". An organization directly related to the post Civil War "Grand Army of the Republic". Let me help you become documented for inclusion in these types of organizations.
  • Final Resting Spots of loved ones. I thoroughly document their grave site with numerous photographys leading you to the resting spot and the surrounding area. You will love the portpholio and it will leave you feeling like you were actually there. Includes maps and aerial photography documenting the exact location of your loved one.
  • Locating hard to find records through the National Archives. They are a wealth of information, but you need a professional researcher to help you navigate the maze of documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 

 
                                     

What Makes Us Different

Many years of Law Enforcement and government experience makes Yesterday's Mysteries the "go to" choice for those deadends you just can't get around. Loved one graves too far to travel to? Let me bring them to you! All work is guaranteed. You won't be disappointed!

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