Finally, a place that combines genealogy with Myspace/Facebook. Profiles form most of Geni’s social network capabilities. Much like other networks such as Facebook, you can find typical profile data about the person you’re looking at, though the data tends to be more accurate and personal. The sidebar also contains historical data, such as an individual’s work and education history, and there’s a section for adding personal trivia.
When you log-in to Geni the first thing you’ll see is the Family News page. Here, you’ll be able to see both news posted by family members and recent changes or additions to the tree, as well as individual profile modifications or image uploads. It’s the hub of recent activity both in your tree and your family’s lives, if they update diligently. It also includes events, a calendar, and messaging so you know what’s happening when and can keep in contact.
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