Finding genealogy information on the internet may not replace good old-fashioned courthouse and library research, but it can certainly give your family tree climb a great jump start.

It’s never been easier to get the word out about your ancestors, from posting queries to surname and location message boards, or sharing your entire GEDCOM, to starting your very own website.

While there are only a few really good ones, subscription-based genealogy database websites are also great places to start, and most of them offer a free trial, giving you the chance to look around before you buy.

Another great tool you can find on the internet is genealogy software for recording all of your hard work in an easy to find format for adding new research discoveries. There are many websites that review these software programs in great detail, so you can decide which one is worth your money.

This website is here to keep you advised of what’s happening in online genealogy research news. We’ll keep you advised of new databases coming online, and changes to those already online. You’ll also find mention here of other products and services that can make your online genealogy research more successful.