Family Websites

Overview

Family websites help you stay in touch with your friends and family from anywhere in the world. You can share photos, news, and whatever else you may choose. You can design your website however you would like, and you can enable privacy setting to control who can see what on your page. You can select from a variety of free and paid services.

Free services provide features including password protection, closed forums, and special codes. Additional services including customization and expanded web space are available for a small fee. Some providers may require a maintenance fee of about $10 per month.

Benefits

Unfortunately, it is easy for family members to lose touch. People are separated by distance and time, and they cannot devote the resources to stay in touch with loved ones. Family websites provide a low cost option for people to overcome this problem. On your family website, you can maintain blogs, journal entries, private emails, and group discussions. You can track upcoming events like birthdays and anniversaries. You can even maintain a photo or video gallery. People can create and view family websites with little to no technical expertise.

How It Works

You should begin by developing a plan for your family website. You should then select a service based on your plans. For example, if you'd like to include a photo gallery, you should select a service that will enable you to upload photos. Even if you have no web design experience, you can find a plan that meets your preferences. There are a variety of options for you, including services with built-in tools and tips. You will begin creating your account by registering on a website. Sometimes, your family members will need to register as well. To make an account you will need an email account, and paid services will require you to have a credit card available. Once registered, you and your family can update pages accordingly.

Companies/Brands

There are many services that help you create family websites. For starters, check out myfamily.com, FamilyLobby.com, and Make a Family Tree Website.