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Visit our Tour page to get a brief overview and view example histories. Or, read more about our weekly questions by email. The links below are more just information we've gathered about various aspects of family history and genealogy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't do a lot of typing?
You can upload audio files instead of text, and have our transcription team create your text for you. Our transcription is from US-based transcriptionists with experience in transcribing interviews. The cost for transcription is very reasonable ($0.11 per 65 character line, which is about $2-3 per page of text).
Is my information safe?
Yes! You can decide, for each entry, whether to keep the entry private, for family viewing only, or for public viewing. Private entries are not accessible by anyone except your user account.
Do I own the copyright on my information?
Yes! Your entries and associated media files are yours and yours alone. We simple provide a hosting solution for you to easily collect, update, and share your life.
What is the storage space limit for my account?
Each account is allotted 250 MB (megabytes) for the $45 annual fee, plenty of space for hundreds of photos (depending on size) and other media files. Get up to 1 GB (gigabyte) for an additional $25/year. Additional space (in 1 GB units) is only $20/year.
What happens if I choose to end my subscription?
Your entries and associated media files are yours to keep. You can download the files from your account (no extra charge) or request a CD (for $15 per CD) with your files. Your account will then be closed.
Learn more about Family History
The process of finding a family's historical background and beginning can be a long and tedious process. Each family history is gathered by various resources. Resources like journals, group records, family tree records, and genealogy searches help enormously for gathering a history of your family. It can reveal some wonderful surprises for the present and even future generations, and can play a part in strengthening family bonds.
Browse through our other resources and learn more about this topic of Family History.
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