Posted by Julie Lovelace on 3/21/11 12:18pm
Msg #376875
Is it worth it to pay to sign up for notary websites?
Hi. I have been working for about 4 years as a certified signing agent in San Jose, CA.
I haven't ever paid to be listed on a notary website that Title companies might use to find a notary.
Do you think this is worth the $$?
Which ones are recommended?
Which ones to avoid?
Thanks a bunch.
Julie
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Reply by ME/NJ on 3/21/11 12:25pm
Msg #376878
Yes- one site alone 29 dollars return so far 1500 since11.10
I've decide to sign up or upgrade on sites now. Most part all it takes is one closing to get the money back plus it's a tax deduction.
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Reply by Julie Lovelace on 3/21/11 12:30pm
Msg #376883
Re: Yes- one site alone 29 dollars return so far 1500 since11.10
Which site was that?
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Reply by FlaNotary2 on 3/21/11 12:26pm
Msg #376879
If you are talking about the ones that have popped up in many of our e-mail inboxes lately - "USA Notary Guide", "Locate Notary", or "All Star Notary", etc., no, they are not worth the money. The main reason being that no member of the public would ever go to one of those websites to find a notary.
Although I have my own opinion of the "numbers site" (and it is not a positive one), that website and this one are the only two where I think title companies bother to look for notaries, and they have a big presence in search engines, which is important.
That said, I do not work with title companies - I much prefer dealing directly with members of the public for notarial needs - and I get much more business from my own personal website than from online directories. However, I do have a free (non-premium) listing on this website and a few others. I can't say I have gotten any business from them, but I am not soliciting work from title companies or signing services either.
I think that having a professional website is much more important than having listings in a bunch of notary directories. JMHO.
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Reply by Julie Lovelace on 3/21/11 12:30pm
Msg #376882
What is the 'numbers site'?
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Reply by FlaNotary2 on 3/21/11 12:37pm
Msg #376885
1$2$3$n$o$t$a$r$y$.com without the dollar signs
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Reply by Les_CO on 3/21/11 12:50pm
Msg #376892
I’d say the “coffee” site is in the very top tier for getting ‘Signing Agent’ jobs. They have many Signing Services, and Title Companies that subscribe to, and buy their software/service. BY joining them you are automatically put into the database of many companies looking for ‘notary signing agents’. As for generating part time general notary work I can’t say. JMO
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Reply by Kathy/NJ on 3/21/11 1:15pm
Msg #376908
what's the "coffee" site?
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Reply by Julie Lovelace on 3/21/11 1:28pm
Msg #376915
What is the 'coffee' site?
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Reply by Les_CO on 3/21/11 12:36pm
Msg #376884
Since many notary sites are free, I’d say it it’s definitely worth the money ($0) to sign up.
I say my premium membership here pays for itself many times over. I would also recommend several others, however the rules here prevent me posting this info. After you sign up here and fill out your profile, and link to your screen name members here can send you private messages with more information. I feel this is the premier site of its kind, and I’d start here first. JMO
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 3/21/11 12:48pm
Msg #376889
No need to link - she can still get p/m's... n/m
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Reply by Les_CO on 3/21/11 12:53pm
Msg #376895
Re: No need to link - she can still get p/m's...
How? You can't click on her name. Sorry for the stupid queston, but I've been a member for years, and have never sent a PM to someone not linked.
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Reply by FlaNotary2 on 3/21/11 1:08pm
Msg #376900
On her post, click the red button underneath the post that
says "Private Reply".
At least that's how it looks on my screen.
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Reply by LisaWI on 3/21/11 1:09pm
Msg #376902
Re: No need to link - she can still get p/m's...
4th button to the right underneath the messages...........its red......you do have to be logged in though to use this feature, the person receiving the pm will have to log in to see your message.
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 3/21/11 1:14pm
Msg #376907
In the message - click on "Private Reply"
the big red button next to "Report"...
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Reply by Les_CO on 3/21/11 1:52pm
Msg #376923
Re: In the message - click on "Private Reply"
DUHHH! You'd think I would be able to see that BIG RED BUTTON? Thanks all!
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Reply by MW/VA on 3/21/11 2:24pm
Msg #376933
Yes & I sent you a p/m. n/m
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