You might be surprised how many long lost relatives you have out there that are also researching your family's history. And they'd likely be surprised to hear that you are too. Rather than duplicate each other's efforts, post what you have online and advertise to others to join the cause. It's a good way to fill in gaps, to network with relatives around the world and to get someone else to do some of the work for you.
Where should you put it?
There are many options; many genealogical websites have forums where you can post questions or information. This may be a good way to get in touch with other interested researchers, but it's not likely enough to get all your information in one place where everyone can work together. For that, you'll likely need to start up a website. This generally costs about $10 per month, depending on your service plan and there are plenty of web developers out there who can get you set up with a simple site that you can add to yourself.
It might take a bit of leg-work, but you may be surprised how much extra help starts coming in once you take the initiative.
There are more website options than I can list here, and more appear every day. To get started, try a search for "website hosting" on your favourite search engine, or check out your favourite genealogy site for their options.
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Tips in family history methodology for genealogists of all experience levels - and a few ideas thrown in as well.
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