TechCrunch – May 20, 2007 At launch, Geni appeared to be like many other “family tree” websites, just with a better looking and easier to use (Flash) interface. The site is extremely viral…
Valleywag – May 15, 2007 Geni: The genealogy-focused social network deserves special mention because without "chasing Web 2.0", it would not be possible. It’s primary interface, building family trees visually, is dependent on new Web technology and customization. It’s a shining example of exploiting new technologies for new purposes. Where it is subject to criticism… Read more
O’Reilly Radar – March 12, 2007 And in fact, applications that don’t explicitly present themselves as Semantic Web applications, like the Web 2.0 family tree maker, Geni, work exactly the same way. The user is given an opportunity to create a very structured entry that doesn’t feel like a chore but just the natural way… Read more
The Wall Street Journal – February 15, 2007 One new entrant, Geni.com, which was launched last month by a former PayPal executive, offers a new model, based on connecting living relatives free of charge. The site is part genealogy, part six degrees of separation: Instead of paying a fee to research family records buried in… Read more