genealogy-research-center.com

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"headline": "Find the exact records you need",
"subheadline": "For genealogists, librarians, and students, locate census, immigration, parish, military, newspaper, and probate sources by region in minutes, trimming research time by 40–60%.",
"hero_body": "Hours disappear bouncing between databases, paywalls, and outdated lists while promising leads go cold. Search boxes overlook regional quirks, and blogs rarely track digitization status, repository holdings, or alternate record paths. We map sources by location and type, with deep links and tutorials that turn confusion into progress.",
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"problem_title": "Too many sources, not enough clear direction",
"problem_body": "You juggle census sites, parish registers, and newspaper archives, each with different coverage and quirks. Paywalls block previews, year ranges don’t match, names are misindexed. Weekends vanish, budgets creep, and ancestors stay hidden—missing a key record costs momentum for months.",
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"Index overlaps hide originals, leading to dead ends and repeated searches.",
"Regional spelling variants break matches, especially across borders and migration routes.",
"Digitization status shifts weekly; guides you bookmarked last year are outdated.",
"Paywall previews tease without context, causing wasted subscriptions and blind guesses."
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"solution_title": "A practical navigation layer over global archives",
"solution_body": "The non-obvious insight: search strategy must mirror how archives are built—by record type and region, not keywords alone. Our directory tracks coverage, digitization status, and repository notes, then points you directly to the right database. Before: three hours lost. After: 12 minutes to a 1905 ship manifest via the correct portal.",
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"Record-type filters cut irrelevant results, reducing search time by 40–60%.",
"Regional portals surface correct spellings and jurisdictions, increasing match rates by 22–35%.",
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"about": "This project started on a rainy Saturday when a misindexed Ellis Island entry derailed a promising lead. After a month of chasing forums and bookmarks, our founder sketched a map by record type and jurisdiction—and everything clicked. The early spreadsheet grew into shared notebooks, then into a living portal for friends and local librarians. We fought through inconsistent coverage notes, outdated links, and changing boundaries to build a reliable directory. Along the way, we tested workflows across census, parish, and newspaper collections to see what consistently produced results. Today, the Genealogy Research Center combines those learnings into a clear path from question to source. Our mission is simple: help you spend time in records, not in menus.",
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"title": "Region and Record-Type Portals",
"summary": "Start at the right doorway for every search, organized by jurisdiction and record category.",
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"summary": "See what’s online now, what’s partial, and where originals still live.",
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"title": "Direct Deep Links to Databases",
"summary": "Jump straight to relevant Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, and more, skipping generic homepages.",
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"title": "Update Alerts and Newsletter",
"summary": "Stay ahead as new collections drop; avoid redundant subscriptions.",
"detail": "Opt into weekly updates detailing newly digitized sets and improved indexes per region. Get timely prompts to revisit stalled lines when fresh material appears.",
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"summary": "Spend time in records, not in menus; everything loads quickly on any device.",
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"title": "Pick your region and record type",
"description": "Select the country, state, or parish and choose census, immigration, military, newspapers, or probate. In under five minutes, you’ll have a tailored portal and a clear starting point."
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"description": "Scan coverage notes and digitization status to decide where to search first. Confidence rises as you avoid dead ends and move directly toward likely holdings."
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"title": "Follow deep links and guides",
"description": "Click into the specific collection page on partner databases and apply the walkthrough steps. Expect a focused search within 10–15 minutes, with fewer blind guesses."
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"description": "Bookmark your portal and subscribe to updates for that region or record type. The routine builds momentum, turning stalled lines into steady, satisfying progress."
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"context": "Many users cancel overlapping trials or subscriptions after portal guidance.",
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"name": "Laura M.",
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"company": "Hillside Public Library",
"company_size": "11-50",
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"quote": "Our team used the parish portal to locate baptisms from 1892 in under 14 minutes. The coverage notes prevented two false leads and saved a patron from starting a needless subscription trial."
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"name": "Peter K.",
"role": "Family Historian",
"company": "Self",
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"segment": "hobbyist",
"quote": "I found my great-grandfather’s 1917 draft card in 11 minutes after weeks of guessing. The jurisdiction helper pointed me to the right county, and the deep link cut out four clicks."
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"name": "Dr. Nia Alvarez",
"role": "Adjunct History Professor",
"company": "Riverside College",
"company_size": "51-200",
"segment": "education",
"quote": "For a class project, students reached a 73% first-pass success rate using the newspaper guide. It turned a chaotic scavenger hunt into a structured exercise with measurable outcomes."
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"name": "Samuel R.",
"role": "Municipal Records Manager",
"company": "City of Northfield",
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"quote": "We cross-referenced probate and land records without duplicating subscriptions. Averaging $22 saved per staff researcher monthly, the portals paid for themselves in the first quarter."
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"name": "Tessa H.",
"role": "Graduate Researcher",
"company": "State University",
"company_size": "2-10",
"segment": "academic",
"quote": "The digitization tracker flagged a new immigration collection drop. I had a ship manifest pull within hours—no stalled leads, just a clean path to sources."
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"name": "Explorer",
"price": "Free",
"description": "Access region and record-type portals with essential notes and selected deep links.",
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"Core portals by region and record type",
"Selected deep links into partner databases",
"Basic coverage and digitization notes",
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"Save one portal shortcut"
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"price": 72,
"description": "Everything in Explorer plus full guides, alerts, and priority updates for serious researchers.",
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"Full tutorials and printable cheat sheets",
"All deep links to collection pages",
"Weekly update alerts per portal",
"Jurisdiction and name variant helper notes",
"Save unlimited portal shortcuts",
"Email priority support under 24 hours"
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"Staff onboarding checklist and training tips",
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"question": "How is this different from big genealogy databases?",
"answer": "We’re a navigation layer, not a records host. We map which databases and archives hold specific collections and send you directly to the right page. You spend less time guessing and more time viewing the records that matter."
},
{
"question": "Why pay if some sources are free?",
"answer": "Free sources are valuable, but coverage is uneven and changes frequently. Our portals show what’s free, what’s partial, and when a subscription is actually worth it. Many users cancel overlapping trials after using our guidance, saving monthly costs."
},
{
"question": "What’s the typical ROI for paid plans?",
"answer": "Customers often report saving 44 minutes per session and avoiding around $19.60 in redundant monthly spend. While results vary, most see faster progress and fewer dead ends because searches start in the correct place."
},
{
"question": "Do affiliate links increase my costs?",
"answer": "No. Links to partners such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, GenealogyBank, Archives.com, and Newspapers.com never add fees for you. If you subscribe, we may earn a commission that helps keep portals updated."
},
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"question": "Is this right for me?",
"answer": "If you research across multiple regions or record types and want a structured, time-saving process, yes. It might NOT be for you if you only use a single database, avoid external sources entirely, or dislike guided workflows."
},
{
"question": "What about privacy and security?",
"answer": "We don’t store sensitive personal research data—saved portals and notes remain tied to your login. Payments are processed through reputable providers, and we publish an affiliate disclosure and clear data policy."
},
{
"question": "How quickly do you update coverage and links?",
"answer": "We publish weekly updates and adjust portals as collections change. If you spot a broken link, our team typically fixes it within 24–48 hours, and we notify subscribers for that portal."
},
{
"question": "Can libraries and groups use this together?",
"answer": "Yes. The Library Team plan includes shared folders, printable guides, and onboarding materials. Staff can prepare patron handouts faster and spend appointment time on discovery rather than navigation."
},
{
"question": "What’s your cancellation policy?",
"answer": "You can cancel anytime. Access continues through the end of your billing period, and we won’t make it difficult—one click in settings and a confirmation email to close the loop."
},
{
"question": "Do you guarantee specific records?",
"answer": "No guarantees—archives vary and coverage changes. We focus on getting you to the most likely source efficiently, with clear notes when records are partial, undigitized, or require on-site requests."
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"contact": {
"title": "Questions, sources, or partnership ideas?",
"intro": "We’re here to help. Ask about portals, suggest a source, or discuss affiliate partnerships.",
"email": "support@genealogy-research-center.com",
"response_time": "Typically under 24 hours",
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"headline": "Stop guessing. Start finding records.",
"subheadline": "Choose a portal, follow the guide, and reach sources faster—today.",
"primary_cta_text": "Explore portals",
"secondary_cta_text": "View pricing"
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"footer": {
"affiliate_disclosure": "We may earn commissions from links to partners such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, GenealogyBank, Archives.com, and Newspapers.com. You pay the same price.",
"data_note": "Information changes; verify coverage and repositories before traveling or ordering records.",
"copyright": "© 2026 Genealogy Research Center",
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