(+) One Secret to Making Money from Your Genealogy Web Site

Disclaimer: I think all computer users should be aware of this information. In fact, I would suggest that all computer users should be aware of this so that each of us can understand why some sites are trying to obtain some of your money, and how. The information is provided here for your education only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or a recommendation by me. I will list some of my opinions and experiences near the end of the article.

This week I will tell you how to make money from your genealogy web site. Yes, it is true: you can place genealogy data online about your own family tree although you can probably make more money by providing “how-to” information or even images of old records or even digitized books. You will quickly ask, “How much money can I make?” I can only answer, “It all depends.” You might only make enough to buy a cup of coffee, perhaps not even at Starbucks’ inflated prices. Then again, rumors float around claiming that a handful of genealogy-related sites are making thousands of dollars per month.