The search is called Google Insights for Search and it is a beta site. So, how did the site work with the terms "genealogy" and "family history?" I entered both search terms, and Google allowed me to search from 2004 to the present. I chose Worldwide, and decided to choose all categories:
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Could this be true? Could genealogy and family history interest be waning? Fortunately there were additional charts that provided more clues about genealogy in the internet world. Here are the top search terms according to Google:
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I found it funny that some people still don't know how to spell genealogy (No. 3)! And, according to the top searches above, my search term "genealogy" was not even in the Top 10. Two of the top searches included the word "free," which I agree is lovely to find when you are researching your genealogy. It was also interesting to note that some people associate genealogy with the LDS faith (No. 9).
Of greater interest was the Rising Searches chart:
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My last graph to show you is Regional interest. I was surprised to see that New Zealand took top honors:
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Is interest in genealogy is waning? I think not. My simple conclusion is that since 2004 more people are aware of family history and genealogy, but are just more sophisticated Googlers. And, there are more of us to boot. What do you think?
Jirene