After being approached by Mr. McInnis myself, I checked out his site
to see
what he had available for the counties that I host (Desoto & Sarasota). All
he has is the 1910 Desoto Co which I already have transcribed on my website.
This was the basis's of my hesitation and decision to not place a link on my
county sites..
I don't think it's such a bad idea placing a link to a "for-profit"
site as
long as we state on our sites that they are such and maybe even going as far
as letting our researchers know that we are not affiliated with their site.
As for Mr. McInnis's responce to how it would benefit our project I don't
believe that the FLGenWeb should accept any profit he offers but maybe
instead he could donate the 20% to Rootsweb instead.
Happy Holidays!
Janine Rickner
"Darrel R. Bell" wrote:
> Jon McInnis, who is the owner of ALLCENSUS has approached myself and
> another county coordinator about placing a link for his business on our
> county web sites. When he was asked what benefit would be derived from
> this link,this was his response:
>
> "I can set up a page specifically for your site, that would list all
> Florida census records presently available and their prices. We would do
> all the processing. You would receive 20% of every sale excepting the
> handling charge."
>
> I hesitate allowing such links on the county web sites, however there
> are some who have affiliate links to
Ancestry.com one their pages, and I
> am one of those. However, this could be an advent to help obtain
> materials to be shared amongst all the counties. It was also indicated
> if the link was placed on the FLGenWeb Homepage this offer would still
> stand. As with my standing policy, this is your Project and I'd like to
> have your input/suggestions and/or comments.
>
> At this time, I'd like to express my sincere thanks to everyone for
> their efforts that have made during the Year 2000. I hope each and
> everone has a very "Merry Christmas" and that the Year 2001 will be even
> better.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Darrel R. Bell
>
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Janine Rickner
srickner(a)peganet.com
Desoto Co FLGenWeb Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~fldesoto/desoto.htm
Sarasota Co FLGenWeb Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsaraso/sara.htm