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jankopetro
California
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 Posted - 12/05/2007 : 10:41:01 AM
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Linda, your website looks good, but for the life of me, I don't agree when someone says to link to sites that advertise your competition. It really does not make sense to me. Especially the major sites for notary advertisements.
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Renee
Michigan
549 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2007 : 11:02:37 PM
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Well, putting the zip codes IN will help get more hits, since now if a person searches using an engine like Google, puts a zip code in the search ... it will find you. If the zip is NOT in there, it can't find you.
You have to think about the words and phrases a person would use in their search, and get as many of those into your home page as you can. IF that's what you're hoping to achieve with your site.
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LindaH
Florida
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dfye@mcttelecom.com
New Hampshire
681 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2007 : 02:20:35 AM
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I love a happy ending.
Legal Eagle Para Professional Services |
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Renee
Michigan
549 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2007 : 8:25:44 PM
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Nice job, Linda! I really like the layout, I think it's very visually appealing. Clean, concise, not all glitzed up and 'noisy' like some I've seen. |
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2007 : 2:53:37 PM
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Thank you Vince - the zip codes could be a problem as many of the cities have multiple zips ... thanks for that thought though..
It's still a work in progress - it's the first time I've built a website and I'm clueless so it's in its infancy, so to speak. Thank you for your suggestions..
Linda
www.notarydepot.com/notary/lindah
http://www.notary.net/websites/LindaHubbell
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vince
Kansas
324 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2007 : 1:56:38 PM
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For Linda - Just looked at your attractive new website. Two things to consider, one is when you say, "I service the following .... cities and zip codes." You list cities, but no zip codes. Did you want to remove the zip code reference or add zip codes? Second, your "find a notary link" to Notary Net - am wondering if they are used as much as either 123Notary, Notary Rotary - others? You can link on your site directly to those pages if you are wanting to use them (or maybe you prefer Notary Net?). Both Jeremy or Harry would likely be happy to provide the links for you to embed.
Otherwise looks very nice to me. |
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
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joanbergst
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2007 : 5:11:08 PM
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Linda always has great posts.
I this is 2 business people disagreeing about marketing with a website. I think your dead in the water in 2007 without a website and Linda disagrees.
I always think I am correct (don't chat up my family as they don't always agree.)
Cheers.
Joan
Joan Bergstrom
24/7 To Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
State Notary exam teacher for www.notaryclasses.com
www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
joan.bergstrom@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-522-4919
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2007 : 02:01:20 AM
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Joan - you're not putting me on the spot - however, I've stated my opinion as it relates to my situation and the fact that I still do not feel that lack of a website is a deal breaker, as you stated. I stand by my statement and I don't intend to beat this horse to death.
Linda
www.notarydepot.com/notary/lindah
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joanbergst
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2007 : 5:53:43 PM
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I know I am placing Linda on the spot with this question? Are you getting so much business that you are sure you don't need a website.
If your getting more business than you can handle then I agree that I am wrong and you don't need a website.
I did 35 signing in Nov 07 and I had 4 people who commented on my website.
Joan Bergstrom
24/7 To Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
State Notary exam teacher for www.notaryclasses.com
www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
joan.bergstrom@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-522-4919
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Shannon
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2007 : 01:35:26 AM
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While I'm just not sure that my website is the traffic generator that I'd like it to be, I too believe it is important. For example: I offer the ability for clients to review my fee schedule, order a signing, (NEW) order Process Service, review testimonials from satisfied clients, offer comments and for notary signing agents to join my database to receive work in their area when I have it (perhaps you could submit your info Kandy?). I am also planning a blog that will catalog some of my commentary on a variety of notary subjects too. I also have a comment/contact page for your suggestions.
I find that when engaged in polite conversation with average clients and acquaintances, that they are more impressed by my business as a professional Notary Signing Agent when they learn about or are referred to my website. Much like all the "certifications" touted by so many, it lends greater credability to my enterprise.
"A Quick Note"
WWW.AQUICKNOTE.NET
Now Providing "Service of Process" in Orange County, CA |
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joanbergst
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2007 : 3:34:47 PM
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Linda:
Perhaps you don't need a website if you have been in the business for 3-4 years and have a number of companies who call you on a regular basis. Maybe you don't need any new clients!
Everyone else in my opinion needs a website to be hired.
Joan Bergstrom
24/7 To Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
State Notary exam teacher for www.notaryclasses.com
www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
joan.bergstrom@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-522-4919
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Renee
Michigan
549 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2007 : 11:14:16 PM
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I agree with you, Linda - and I do have a website, have always had one, but all it's ever brought in are local general public calls - and while I'm happy to accomodate, it's just not a lucrative avenue for me.
There are those who do pursue that avenue and claim to find it worth their while, and in that instance a website would probably be pretty key.
I just find it very convenient - more or less a 'virtual' calling card that I can refer to.
Kandy - welcome to the world of the small business owner, and in a declining market. Glad to see you taking the initiative as your own "Marketing & Research" team - all you can do is a lot more of the same, research and market! |
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2007 : 02:05:55 AM
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Sorry Joan - we'll have to agree to disagree on this issue - lack of a website, in my experience, is NOT a deal breaker, as you put it - if you mean it's an outstanding marketing tool, I might agree with that, but a deal breaker? - No - I've yet to be offered work and have my services declined for lack of a website. I've yet to be told "we won't use you because you don't have a website"...just hasn't happened and hasn't been an issue for me.
Again, JMHO (and respectfully submitted).
Linda
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joanbergst
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2007 : 4:40:27 PM
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Linda as I said this is the year 2007. What do you think of any business that doesn't have a website? Your operating a business and you are expected to a have a website. I think this is a "Duh"
As I said a website might not get you any business but the lack of one is a deal breaker! This industry is looking to hire professional business people.
The reason we give all the students at www.notaryclasses.com who take a CA notary class/loan signing class or purchase the book: How To Become A Wildly Successful Loan Signing Agent a free website and host it free for 1 year, is we know how important a website is.
Go to Yahoo and build a free website from them; but get a website!!
Joan Bergstrom
24/7 To Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
State Notary exam teacher for www.notaryclasses.com
www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
joan.bergstrom@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-522-4919
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2007 : 09:45:51 AM
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"the lack of one {a website} tells everyone you are not a professional business person."
Joan - not sure if this was directed at me or not, but I think I'm the only Linda here from what I can see - I totally and completely disagree with your assessment - I am professional in what I do, handle my signings and conduct myself professionally - I don't see how my lack of a website makes me unprofessional. That's almost as good as saying if you don't have any office (which I don't) you're not a professional...if you don't have a laptop (which I don't) you're not professional - all untrue IMO
Linda
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joanbergst
California
360 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2007 : 5:18:00 PM
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Linda
Your not having a website is a deal breaker in the year 2007. I am not suggesting that having a website will get you Notary business, but the lack of one tells everyone you are not a professional business person.
I knew I needed one in 2003 and you are dead in the water without one in 2007.
Joan Bergstrom
24/7 To Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
State Notary exam teacher for www.notaryclasses.com
www.joanbergstromnotarypublic.com
joan.bergstrom@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-522-4919
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crtowles
California
553 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2007 : 06:14:06 AM
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From the many folks that I speak with here at 123 the NNA won't do you much good. I also speak from personal knowledge...save your money.
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n/a
5 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2007 : 08:37:03 AM
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| Have you joined the NNA? Lots of companies to choose. Check out signing list, and companies on the web. |
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radonotary
Florida
234 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2007 : 09:34:57 AM
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yea.... those were the days
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crtowles
California
553 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2007 : 2:27:02 PM
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Hi Kim,
Are you advertising on any sites..like 123, notaryrotary, etc?
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dsullivan
Indiana
14 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2007 : 1:59:56 PM
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Kandy,
Do you have any experience in the mtg/ title industry? Lenders and Title Companies like to hire someone with some experience to represent them at the closing table. Have you marketed your local TC's? Plus there are a lot of Signing companies to "Sign up" with but they pay less because they have to make $ too.
Plus this is not the best time to break into this business...2-3 years ago...those were the days. |
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kandy1099
Pennsylvania
121 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2007 : 04:36:11 AM
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| I am my own signing agent/company... closing loans on my own, or trying to get started to do so. |
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LindaH
Florida
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kandy1099
Pennsylvania
121 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 05:59:51 AM
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I just started my own signing service about three months ago, I have gotten a couple of calls, but am not slammed or even booming...
My question is how do I get my name out there to everyone... I sent over three hundred letters and hundreds of emails from internet seaches to the yellow pages. What else do I need to do to get business, are there any companies you can recommend getting signed up with for a Western PA closing agent?
Thanks for any help any one can give me.
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Dear Signing Agents,
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