Sponsorships & Collaborations

Do great genealogy, and do good business too.

Sponsorships

Let’s talk about sponsorships the same way I approach genealogy — with integrity, transparency, and a focus on what truly helps my audience.

If you’re a company with a product or service you’d like me to share with my readers, here’s what you need to know:

I’m very selective about what I recommend. My audience trusts me to share tools that make their genealogy better — not just easier or flashier. That means:

  • I only promote products or services I’ve personally used and tested.

  • The product must meet a real need for genealogists — something I already talk about or teach in my content.

  • I won’t promote something that’s freely available elsewhere unless there’s a clear, meaningful advantage for my audience.

  • Because my time for testing is limited, compensation for product testing is required.

Bonus points if:

  • You offer a discount for my subscribers.

  • You have an affiliate program in place.

I’m not interested in quick sales or hollow promotions — I’m interested in partnerships that make genealogy better for hobbyists who care about doing it right.

For either of these options, please reach out to [email protected].

Collaborations

Collaboration is a bit different from sponsorship. This is about working together to create something useful, educational, or inspiring for our shared audience.

I love collaborating with other businesses or creators who serve genealogists, family historians, or related communities — especially if your work complements one of my core areas:

  • Research

  • DNA

  • Organization and workflow

When reaching out, please be specific about what you have in mind.

  • What’s the goal or deliverable? (Example: guest post swap, joint webinar, co-created digital product, etc.)

  • How will this collaboration benefit both of our audiences?

  • Approximately how many people do you reach through your business, newsletter, or platform?

I respect your time and mine — so the clearer your proposal, the faster we can decide if it’s a good fit.

For either of these options, please reach out to [email protected].

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