Posted by LynnNC on 7/2/06 4:04pm
Msg #130397
Use of website
I have been thinking of creating a website and have saved quite a bit of information on the subject that I have found doing a search on this board and another.
Many of people have written that they get a lot of business from their website, but how? Can a website be constructed so that it has a high position if someone does a search for a Notary Signing Agent, or is the major benefit that when you register with a company and provide the web address, they can find out more about you? I would think a photograph would be beneficial so the SS or TC would have more of an idea whom they are working with.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 4:17pm
Msg #130401
Mine is on the first page for all of these. Yes. It gets me a lot of business. People use google to find me and call. It's really cheap to have a website. Around $5 a month. Andy Le...do you have the name of where to sign up for that cheap?
Notary College Station
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GWYA,GWYA:2006-13,GWYA:en&q=notary+college+station
Notary College Station Tx
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GWYA,GWYA:2006-13,GWYA:en&q=notary+college+station+tx
Notary Brazos County Tx
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=GWYA%2CGWYA%3A2006-13%2CGWYA%3Aen&q=notary+brazos+county+tx
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Reply by Jason on 7/2/06 4:29pm
Msg #130405
Learn about search engine optimization.
Google the term.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 4:30pm
Msg #130407
Re: Use of website - exactly Jason. n/m
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Reply by Brenda/CA on 7/2/06 4:33pm
Msg #130408
Brenda,
Is it $5.00 a month do advertise with Google? I have Yahoo for advertising my website, I just signed up for it the click ads are high. I am not even on the front page and it has already run around $80.00 for one month just for the clicks. I am thinking of switching to Google, but, would like to hear what others say and hoew they advertise their sites, as well. TIA
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 4:54pm
Msg #130415
**Is it $5.00 a month do advertise with Google? I have Yahoo for advertising my website, I just signed up for it the click ads are high. I am not even on the front page and it has already run around $80.00 for one month just for the clicks. I am thinking of switching to Google, but, would like to hear what others say and hoew they advertise their sites, as well. TIA**
No, I do not pay Google.com anything.
Nor do I pay Yahoo or any place like that.
To get up to the top without paying, you need to have
Good keywords
Links BACK to your site
Articles (good content - something besides just a notary profile)
Submit your site to dmoz.org
$5 a month to have a website is what I meant. That's about what I think ND said he was paying. Mine are around $7.95 a month.
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Reply by Brenda/CA on 7/2/06 5:10pm
Msg #130421
Brenda,
I just had my website completed in the last couple of months. I do not intend to continue with Yahoo as they are too expensive, and get poor results. I have been looking into other places to submit my info to. I have been reading info on search engine optimization. I have registered with several sites, that have a link back to my site, and reciprocal link back to theirs. Thank you for your help and suggestions.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 5:13pm
Msg #130424
The problem is that you probably have a good deal of competition. If you'll email me you link, I will look at it and check a couple of things.
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Reply by Brenda/CA on 7/2/06 5:47pm
Msg #130431
Re: Brenda, check your e-mail, thank you n/m
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 6:01pm
Msg #130435
Pam and Brenda...
Both of you have good websites to the eye.
Both of you are in California fighting for a top spot. However, there are things both of you need to do to make your site get more Google-worthy.
Write short articles with paragraphs, not just lists.
Submit your site to Dmoz.org. Neither of you are in there. Pam, you might not be able to submit there because you are using tiptopwebsite rather than having your own domain. Just a thought.
Get more reciprocal links back to your site.
I only look at google.com for seeking site results.
You can check where your site is getting current recognition right here - http://www.marketleap.com
Put your own link in there and see hotbot, google, etc. links back to your site. Click on those and find out what IS getting recognized and do more of it.
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Reply by Brenda/CA on 7/2/06 6:53pm
Msg #130443
Re: Pam and Brenda...
Brenda,
Thank you for taking the time to review my website, and for the feedback. I appreciate your help.
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Reply by Pamela on 7/2/06 10:09pm
Msg #130464
BrendaTx Re: Pam and Brenda...
Brenda!
You are one smart lady! Thank You for the info!
I submitted my site to Dmoz.org and now have to wait (approximately two weeks),
to learn if it has been approved!
I will e-mail you soon!
Pam
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Reply by Pamela on 7/2/06 10:28pm
Msg #130467
Brenda Cont'd Re: Pam and Brenda...
Brenda,
When 'Notary Here and There' is entered on the advance search (in Googles), the name shows on the top first page. When 'Notary Here and There' is entered on the regular search, it is shown on the second page!
Now, when 'Notary Public 90706 is entered, it is shown on the first page of Googles. However, 'Notary Public, Bellflower' does not come-up!
Again, I Appreciate your help!
Pam
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Reply by Marlene/USNA on 7/3/06 9:11am
Msg #130494
Re: Addt'l tip
In those short articles with paragraphs Brenda said you should write, include all your keywords (notary, signing agent, loan documents, e-docs, Riverside, Ventura County, etc.) as many times as you can. Search engines look for keywords and the more times they appear in text, the higher you go on the list.
Do NOT add keywords in white text or add just a string of the same words (loans, loans, loans) thinking that will work - it will eliminate you. Spiders that crawl sites looking for keywords are smart!
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Reply by Korey Humphreys on 7/2/06 5:21pm
Msg #130426
I don't pay either....
I was wondering why some people would pay. I simply use good keywords. Granted, I'm not at the top of Yahoo, however I am the top 3 when using the keywords MA Notary Public and/or Massachusetts Notary Public.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 6:05pm
Msg #130437
Re: I don't pay either....
**I was wondering why some people would pay. I simply use good keywords. Granted, I'm not at the top of Yahoo, however I am the top 3 when using the keywords MA Notary Public and/or Massachusetts Notary Public.**
Korey - if you are happy with your results, then give it no further thought. I just like all the calls I get saying, "hey - I got you from google.com*
But, I have a lot LESS competition to fight to the top than CA or MA does.
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Reply by MichiganAl on 7/2/06 8:27pm
Msg #130454
Brenda, you just about nailed it
Although there are hundreds of things that can affect placement, you've about covered the essential factors. I'd just add that the links back to you have to be relevant links (a site about dog care linking back to a notary site doesn't help, and may actually hurt because Google thinks you're trying to stack your odds), and a site has to be current and updated. A site that hasn't had content added in six months (um, like mine, but I'm working on it!) is considered much less relevant because information isn't timely and current.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 8:46pm
Msg #130455
Re: Brenda, you just about nailed it - MichAl
One more thing - the <title>Title</title> of your website should have good value as well.
Like for me, I won't put <title>Brenda Stone, NSA, Certified</title>
Because that won't pull up squat for a TC or Mortgage LO.
My title is <title>Brenda Stone - Tex Notary - Bryan - College Station Signing Agent</title>
The Brenda Stone part could easily be left off for the beginner, however, when you get a little experience, people do remember your name and look for you by name online.
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 7/2/06 8:56pm
Msg #130456
Blah, blah, blah....computer groupies
These techno things are just lost on me. Are your speaking Latin or something? "the <title> Title<title> (Just how many damn "TITLES" do we need here???) "<title> Brenda Stone (now that one...I get)..."collegestation" (get that too)...and I suppose "dot com"...I get that.
I dont' do tech translation well, actually not at all.
Thank goodness I'm not part of a clique that directly influences posts.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 8:59pm
Msg #130457
Re: Blah, blah, blah....computer groupies
**Thank goodness I'm not part of a clique that directly influences posts. **
Liar. You speak with forked tongue. You know that you demand that everyone in your little Titlegaldom World is required to run all posts by you. Well...I guess that means I am no longer a Titlegaldom Citizen. The secret is out. I'll remove my application and pledge of Titlegal loyalty.
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 7/2/06 9:09pm
Msg #130458
Because of your Cliquedom reverence....dear Brenda
I hereby dub thee.....Queen Brenda; Leader and Notary Extroidinaire. Your Application is Approved. Titlegal loyalty is now hereby transferred to Queen Brenda, by Order of the most and amazingly exalted Courts of Notaries. So it shall be.
The World is not in balance without the Queen's influence. This is just to acknowledge the hierchy of the Cliquedom; and the leardership of the Cliquedom.
May all you Serfs bow in obedience and exhultation.
Long Live the Queen.
(and I didn't use spell check, sorry Serfs).
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 7/2/06 9:12pm
Msg #130459
Snort, snort...think Sandra Bullock, I snort at Thee =) n/m
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 9:51pm
Msg #130462
Re: Because of your Cliquedom reverence....dear Brenda
Titlegal did a little free association activity here and said:
**I hereby dub thee.....SNIP....Long Live the Queen. (and I didn't use spell check, sorry Serfs).**
Titlegal, all I can say is daaaaannnng....stop bogarting whatever it is and hand it over. I want some of that too.
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 7/2/06 10:06pm
Msg #130463
Re: Because of your Cliquedom reverence....dear Brenda
Free association works well for me...if disputed, I can always blame someone else =)
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Reply by MichiganAl on 7/2/06 9:17pm
Msg #130460
Additional tips just for Title Gal
Don't forget to use cascading style sheets, make sure your site funtions for those using active matrix display, use cells to align your text, avoid frames and activeX, use appropriate tags and attributes, and run your HTML through a code inspector. Oh, and double check your flux capacitor.
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Reply by TitleGalCA on 7/2/06 9:44pm
Msg #130461
Re: Additional tips just for Title Gal
You don't intimidate me, Alex. Try harder, oh Man of MIchigan.
I know damn well and good what a flux capacitor is. It is highlighted in a very special website.....www.bttfmovie.com. It is the answer to those that are up to the challenge. The Flux Lives.
My handicap is well known, in regard to this disease of computeritis. For that reason only....it is why all thse geek squad's are in business. Don't scoff...the next time your computer breaks out in a rash, or smokes without a Marlborough, you will call me...and I will laugh....laugh, I say.
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Reply by Pamela on 7/2/06 5:02pm
Msg #130417
Tia, Re: Use of website
Tia,
"Click" ads can be very expensie! Previously, I had tried Yahoo, for it's one page
free website, but did not like it at all! Therefore, I surfed around to the various website companies. The company that I chose to use, was tiptopwebsite.com.
The plan that I have, cost either $4.95 monthly, or $45.00 for the year!
The webpages are easy to set-up, and easy to revise! Also the graphics are great!
My website is: Http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/pamrodriguez
I have received much notarial business from this site!
Pam
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 5:06pm
Msg #130418
Use of Website - Pam - "Tia" is thanks in advance LOL n/m
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Reply by Pamela on 7/2/06 5:10pm
Msg #130420
BrendaTx
Hi Again Brenda!
Let me know what you think of my website!
As you can probably tell by now, I am "somewhat" of a talker ("smile" ,
and cannot limit myself to just one webpage!
Http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/pamrodriguez
Pam
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Reply by BrendaTx on 7/2/06 5:14pm
Msg #130425
Re: BrendaTx - Pam I will.
I will email you.
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Reply by Ndwa on 7/3/06 4:49am
Msg #130476
It's not $5, but
Just like any others their cost is $7.95/mo on an annual plan. After 7 different webhosting companies, I'm more than satisfied with this one. From novice to expert level they have everything you need to be on the web without paying extra. For the purpose of this thread, they have the "keyword digger" software where it help you find the most common words for your site to enhance better search engine placement. Another major difference compared to others is that they have visual aide for every signle step needed to build your site.
I like it so much that I signed up as an affiliate. Click on the link below and take a tour, better yet, their "keyword digger" is free even if you don't sign up.
http://www.vodahost.com/partner/idevaffiliate.php?id=4032
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Reply by MichiganAl on 7/2/06 4:48pm
Msg #130412
Lynn, call me tomorrow n/m
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Reply by Pamela on 7/2/06 4:52pm
Msg #130414
Lynn,
Lynn,
I started my website about four months ago! The company's name is tiptopwebsite.com. The cost is $4.95 per month or $45.00 for the year, for the plan that I have. And yes, I have generated very good business from this site!
You can look at my website at: Http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/pamrodriguez.
Pam
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Reply by LynnNC on 7/3/06 1:04pm
Msg #130543
THANKS EVERYONE! n/m
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