North Carolina Genealogy reaches researchers looking for county-level starting points, record strategies, and trustworthy free portals. We keep the experience clean—ads and partnerships must respect that.

What we consider

• Genealogy software, education, DNA testing, books, and research services with clear value for family historians
• Local societies, libraries, and historical organizations (placement, event notices, reciprocal membership pages)
• Selective affiliate partnerships (Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, etc.) with disclosure—never replacing free Archives/DigitalNC/FamilySearch paths

What we avoid

• Pop-unders, autoplay video, fake “records found” scareware
• Unrelated payday, crypto, or adult offers
• Anything that breaks print-friendly county research pages

Monetization mix (roadmap)

1. Free checklist email funnel — welcome series + county-guide tips (Shop / checklist)
2. Paid digital pack — Priority County Research Pack ($9 Stripe)
3. Disclosed affiliates — after free-stack guidance
4. Society / sponsor placements — replacing 1990s-era Amazon badge clutter

Formats

• Text or logo sponsor block on high-traffic county hubs (capped, labeled “Sponsor”)
• Newsletter mention to the checklist list (when volume justifies)
• Guide footer education partners

Introduce your organization and goals via the contact form. Libraries seeking free reciprocal links: start at For libraries & societies.