1998 was the year the handwriting on the wall became clear. Our numbers were not only continuing to increase but became staggering day in and day out. It was apparent that the dream that guided us then and guides us now had been realized and our focus turned within so that we could maintain and continue to provide the quality of service which has been our hallmark for so many years. Steady and continued growth is one thing.
Dynamic growth is quite another.
It is increasingly apparent that we need to bridge a gap, to continue to nurture and sustain the growth while at the same time hold fast to our commitment as a public service provider to anyone with internet access. The most significant piece of information contained in 1998 history set the tone for a quantum leap in organizational re-thinking, planning and direction for 1999 and further on into the new millennium. Our focus has always been directed towards education and the vision which guided us then, guides us now. There is no doubt that JewishGen has become the leading internet site for those interested in researching their Jewish ancestry, be they Jews or gentiles. Once upon a time, our user base was primarily just from the United States and Canada, yet today, JewishGen's broad base covers all continents from all four corners of the globe.