Questions tagged [publishing]

Making genealogy content and research available to a broader audience.

Questions on this topic may relate to publishing online or in print.

Common themes searched involve legal rights, potential risks, copyright regulations, clarification of ownership, etc.

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Why would I add my research to an online genealogy site?

I have seen reference to online trees. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of me publishing my family information online?
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When should I publish my data to an online tree site?

I have decided to start my family tree again to include sources. I will use a software program to record the research. At what stage / how many individuals is it best to first publish to an online repository?
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What should I keep in mind when doing a family history project for someone else?

A distant relative has seen a book I am putting together for my family and has asked me to do something similar for his ancestry. While this person is related I do not know them very well, and am inclined to treat the project as a freelance…
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Layman instructions for reading a Modified Register Report

I have searched the web for instructions that may help a non-genealogist read a Modified Register Report (NGSQ System), but none of them show how to fully utilize the number system. They all seem to focus on a theme of "how the report is created"…
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