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The Geni Wiki is a source of user contributed information about Geni and related to Geni's services.
Geni is a website that allows families to collaboratively build their family tree. Family members can then use the tree to learn more about each other, share knowledge about common ancestors and relatives, and stay in touch with each other.
Geni, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It is backed by venture capital firms The Founders Fund and Charles River Ventures.
Contents
About Geni
Geni lore or Geni history
- Main article: Geni Timeline
Geni was founded in 2006 by former executives and early employees of PayPal, Yahoo! Groups, Ebay and Tribe.
Geni stats or Geni statistics
- There are more than 50,000,000 profiles.
- There are more than 3,500,000 registered users.
- 50% of Geni users are outside the U.S.
Geni junkies or Geni members
(Who are all these people and how did they get here?)
Geni tech or Geni technology
(Oh, the standard stuff like what technologies are being used, if Geni is housing their own servers in an ultra-modern, kick-butt facility.)
Building your Geni tree
Getting Started
- Main article: [[]]
Editing profiles
- Main article: [[]]
Administration, oversight and management
(This should be good)
Getting the most from your Geni tree
Exploring your tree
- Main article: [[]]
- Main article: [[]]
Using Geni as a research tool
Strengths, weaknesses, and data quality in Geni
Handling disputes and abuse
- Main article: [[]]
(How to deal with vandalism and what can Geni do.)
Technical support
(Where to get it)
Feedback and questions
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
View the Geni - Help Center
Providing feedback
(List the best ways to provide feedback. forums, blogs, email, form from within profile)
Community discussions
View the Geni Forum
Contacting members outside your Geni tree
(How to do it)
References
- "Geni.com Acquires 5 Million Profiles..." PR Web. 2 July 2007.
- "$100 Million Valuation For Geni" TechCrunch. 5 Mar 2007.