# How. does this site work? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [August 5, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209 "2025-08-05T03:24:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jcole.colecares](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/jcole.colecares/32/35809_2.png) [@Jcole.colecares](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Jcole.colecares)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/1 "2025-08-05T03:24:50Z")
I started doing mobile loan signing and notaries for own business about a year ago and honestly there is only one site that I consistantly get asked to do business for. I don’t charge a lot and I am flexible. I have never had a bad signing, missed or even late to a signing. I have a good reputation and have credentials in finance, real estate and taxes which is a plus for document verification. I am kind of shocked that I don’t get more business. Is this site even for notaries to receive jobs? It doesn’t seem like it. Even the set up of the site seems confusing. However I see people here talking to each other. I have to be honest I rarely log on here. What do you all use this site for? ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/2 "2025-08-05T13:27:33Z")
@Jcole.colecares Hmmm . . . 🤔 As with **any** business within _any business sector_ it’s a pretty darn tough ‘row to hoe’ when it comes to locating & _ **keeping** _ clients. Please know that **Notary Cafe** is a **DIRECTORY** wherein potential clients will **Search** for Professional Signing Agents [PSAs] to hire. There’s also the **Forum** containing a _ **Treasure Trove** _ of very helpful data for new & experienced alike . . . It’s disappointing to not receive the results you had hoping for when you launched your business. _No Signing Orders [SOs] come directly from **Notary Cafe**._ The best way to increase your **visibility** via the **Notary Cafe** Directory is to revisit your profile and verify it’s 💯 percent 💫 complete. _ **If you’re a Pro member:** _ - Add four additional zip codes - Activate the _Public Search_ option - Add a brief introduction paragraph . A few of us sages on the **Notary Cafe** forum have been expressing that status (“_this business is in decline_”) for _ **multiple years . . .** _ hoping those new to this business sector would **heed the clarion call.** _Some have heeded it - others haven’t and **decry the waste of their funds** launching their business._ This is why we state it’s particularly **egregious** that those who _lack scruples & morals_ are engaging in **misleading and deceptive/delusional marketing tactics** ; i.e., _falsely espousing 6-figure incomes, etc._ . Anyone who is **knowledgeable** of this business sector has been cognizant for **multiple years** that the false 6-figure claim _ **hasn’t been valid for a very long time.** _ . _I regularly express the insight that as a business owner one is to **perform their own due diligence** PRIOR to launching entrepreneurial pursuits within this business sector . . . in essence, to safeguard their **financial** assets._ When those **factors** are coupled with the advent of the **forces exerted** on moving forward with Remote Online Notarizations [RONs] & “centralizing” the SOs into warehoused organizations - there’s a further _ **decrease** _ in signing opportunities. . Certainly not being a ‘negative Nellie’ - simply categorically identifying the milestones witnessed via **direct experience** over the most recent decade. Performing a **Search** via the TREASURE TROVE ( **Notary Cafe** database) also reveals the _ **vast number** _ of those new to this business sector attesting to the lack of available SOs. 🤷‍♀️ . You’ll also find it **helpful** to review this **[Thread](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831)** from 2021 that is _ **even more cogent & valid** _ today. 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/3 "2025-08-05T13:43:16Z")
@Jcole.colecares✨_How to determine where your clients who **are calling** located your services?_ I’ve been a **Notary Café Professional member** from the onset of providing my professional services within this Business Sector. I value my membership here for a variety of reasons. Regularly, clients new to me say they found me on **Notary Café,** which as a business owner is very helpful information to gather. . Although, it’s important to keep in mind that most clients don’t lead their conversation with _ **how they located you** _ as that’s not germane to the objective of their call. So, in order to know **where** your business **leads are originating from** , the onus is upon you to include in your questions to new clients: “ **Oh, how did you locate/find my services please?”** This will help you know where your **marketing budget** is supporting your business and where it is lackluster . . . . There are only a few DIRECTORIES that are worth becoming a member of and those have FREE memberships. If someone markets to you that if you pay their membership fee that you’ll receive Signing Orders [SOs] - _ **RUN** _ as fast as you can the _other direction_ . . . _ **Their goal is for your to part with your hard-earned money and provide NOTHING in return.** _ . _ **WHO TO ADVERTISE WITH THEN?** _ **NOTE:** Never pay for a Directory Listing. In my _ **direct experience** _ of successfully completing **MULTIPLE** certification/training programs, the _**[Notary2Pro courses](https://www.notary2pro.com)**_ are the ONLY ones that will serve you well for preparing you to **launch, operate, & develop a business** within this sector. In addition, that Fee is for the **comprehensive** & complete set of courses. _NOTE: I receive no compensation or remuneration of any type or kind as a result of the first-hand experiential reference above._ . Remember the adage: _ **You get what you pay for . . .** _ ===\>\>\> The others are selling you the “sizzle,” but not the steak. . You really do need to ensure that you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, because it will take **a LOT OF WORK to be successful** in this business sector AND it will take time to become established (_like in any new business you launch_). This is why I have also recommended “_The Entrepreneur Equation_” by Carol Roth. It would have helped me SO much if I had know about it in the beginning . . . . Also, you may find this **[thread](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/be-a-successful-business-owner-develop-critical-thinking-skills/53185)** helpful to **Review** as well. . 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![johnsonps306](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/johnsonps306/32/35090_2.png) [@johnsonps306](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/johnsonps306)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/4 "2025-08-05T15:12:58Z")
There are many platforms you can register for that offer assignments. The ones that want a fee don’t pay to play. Not worth it. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/5 "2025-08-05T17:33:29Z")
> [@Jcole.colecares](#): > > What do you all use this site for? @Jcole.colecares Predominantly utilize the **Notary Cafe** website for access to the **Forum**. _ **I utilize it also for:** _ - Searching the **Notary Cafe** database - Researching the available Professional Signing Agents [PSAs] - As a component of Marketing my business to potential clients . 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/2X/5/536ced5cfa77a57223f140e81670eb5e2685a07d.jpeg) [@system](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/how-does-this-site-work/53209/6 "2025-11-03T17:34:28Z")
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