Will the public be able to find data within my tree on your site via Google searches?
Is there a way that I can export a GEDCOM of my tree on your site to my local PC, keeping an updated version in case I would ever decide to discontinue publishing my tree on your site? I can't imagine why I'd do that, but I'm not willing to give up ownership of data that I've created/maintained for ~15 years.
Are there any hidden costs for publishing a family tree w/ login/password allowing family to view/update information & upload pictures, etc?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have had trees on TP for over 12 years and I find this method works very well. To download a backup gedcom you will have to have a fee paying site I believe. And there is a cost if you want to add more than 50 pictures to your site.
I create my gedcom at home and privatise all living people at that time - I allow living names to be visible after login - but I never put up dates online - if it is not there, it can't be copied.
My TP trees show up on Google searches and I have gotten a lot of contacts.
If you have any other questions use the link and contact me