If a basic search on FamilySearch.org is the only approach you use to find your ancestors, you might be missing out on a lot of potential discoveries. The records you can find by performing basic searches represent only a small portion of what’s available on FamilySearch.
In fact, 77% of the free historical records on FamilySearch.org can’t be found by searching. That leaves a lot of information about your family just waiting to be discovered! In order to tap into these hard-to-find records, you’ll need to know how to use resources like unindexed image collections and the FamilySearch catalog, as well as some more advanced search features.
A new video presentation on research techniques to assist you find that elusive ancestor is now available. But there are also other video presentations that will be helpful. One that I find of particular interest is using spreadsheets to sort, tag and analyze your records.
Check out the entire list of video presentations available at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/finding-elusive-records/
Enjoy and good luck with your research.