Topic : Internet Tips
Notary Website - How Many Pages?
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
A few days ago, one our members asked my advice on how many pages her notary website should have. She’s planning to use one of our GoGetWebsite.com template sites and wondered if she should buy the 5 or 10-page version ($4.99/month vs. $8.99/month). I don’t think it’s necessary to go big, especially to start. Think […]
Password Security
by Melissa Haley, Notary Public, Certified Notary Signing Agent
You know they’re required for almost everything online these days, but are they really necessary? Of course, I’m talking about passwords. Your bank requires them, your email account requires them, and even some everyday programs require them. It’s so hard to remember them all, so you write them down and keep them handy. But should […]
Notary Domains: Marketing Tools for the Preferred Notary
by Andrew Springfield, RealtySignatures.com
In our previous article, “Notary Domains: High Tech or High Touch?,” we shed some light on the history and relevance of internet domain names for notaries.
With regards to Suzie’s Business Exercise #1, which domain(s) are best for her? She could benefit from a number of choices, based on her goals, her ambition, her resources […]
Your Website: What Does It Say About You?
by Melissa Haley, Notary Public, Certified Notary Signing Agent
I see many websites daily; some are fantastic, others not so brilliant. They all have one similarity though: They express the views, personalities and dynamics of the creator. What does your website say about you?
Bold, bright colors are great for your wardrobe, but on a website they can be distracting to the true message you’re […]
Do You Really Want To Be the Number 1 Notary in Google?
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
Reaching the Number 1 spot for “notary” in Google’s search engine results seems to be everyone’s goal, but is it the right goal for you? Yes—if you’re looking for non-loan signings and want John Q. Public to find you shining at the top of the heap. Maybe—if you only want to handle loan document signings. […]
Notary Domains: High Tech or High Touch?
by Andrew Springfield, RealtySignatures.com
Being user friendly can make or break your business. As technology brings information to the world’s fingertips, notary marketing and branding professionals realize the value of using a blended high tech AND high touch model.
Rarely does any business thrive on either end of the scale, so most have to seek the proper balance. […]
Don’t Get Banned by Google
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
After providing tips on how to improve your search results position in Google last month, I thought a few tips on what not to do were in order.
I was recently reminded of a “black hat” technique when reviewing a friend’s new notary website. Along with the website’s content, the meta tags (title, description and keywords) […]
Google’s Gmail for Notary/Loan Signers
by Joan Bergstrom, Certified Loan Signing Agent, Instructor, Author
I use Gmail.com as my email address destination because it has so many outstanding features for notaries and in particular for loan signers. I think Google has a huge advantage with their Gmail Internet mailing.
What are some of the features Gmail has that I like so much?
Gmail is completely free and no longer requires an […]
Reaching Number 1 in Google
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
You could be missing an opportunity for more business if you’re not taking full advantage of your web page. Remember it’s much more than a directory listing. This is a true web page:
Your name and your company name are included in the title at the top of your browser. (You may need to open your […]
To Blog or Not To Blog
by Laura Vestanen, Mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent
It is a rare businessperson who has a blog that supports rather than destroys her/his professional image. I have only seen a few businesspeople use this tool well.
The business people who use blogs effectively treat them as mini newsletters. They write very short articles containing information, news, or opinions on current events, practices, […]