BlueNotary Conversion Audit
Prepared by Eddie for Andrew
Hey Andrew,
I've spent some time analyzing BlueNotary.us, and I'm excited to share some high-impact opportunities I've identified to boost your conversion rates. Even a 15-20% improvement to your conversion rate can make a massive difference in marketing-driven pipeline, ultimately driving down customer acquisition costs and maximizing your ROI from every channel.
This audit is grounded in the three pillars of conversion - Value Proposition, Social Proof, and Objection Handling - and backed by insights from over 500 B2B SaaS A/B tests, GA4 data & heatmaps. Let's dive in!
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Optimization Point Summary and Expected Lift
Below is a proposed A/B testing roadmap based on the optimization points identified in this audit. Each test is assigned a potential lift, which is an estimate of the conversion rate increase if the test is successful. The final expected conversion lift is calculated based on a 40% win rate, which is a typical average for a well-structured A/B testing program.
50%
Total Potential Lift
Across all tests
20%
Expected Conversion Lift
Conservative estimate
40%
Our A/B Test Win Rate
Industry standard: 10~20%
1. Homepage Headline: Clarify the Value Proposition
Observation
The current headline, "Paper's Dead. Notarize Online.", is short and memorable, but it functions more as a clever tagline than a powerful value proposition. It tells visitors what BlueNotary does at a high level, but it fails to communicate the specific, compelling outcomes a potential customer will achieve by using the service. B2B buyers, who are the primary audience for your Business and Real Estate segments, are driven by KPIs and ROI. They need to see immediately how your solution will improve their business, whether that's by saving time, reducing costs, or increasing efficiency. The current headline creates a messaging gap by not addressing these core motivations from the very first impression.
Recommendation
Rewrite the headline to focus on a strong, quantifiable business outcome that directly addresses the pain points of your target customer profiles. According to our past A/B tests on B2B websites, headlines that communicate a clear and quantifiable value proposition consistently outperform generic or clever alternatives. The goal is to answer the visitor's primary question: "How will this make my business better?"
Here are a few examples, tailored to your different customer segments:
  • For Businesses: "Get Notarized in 10-Minutes. Save Thousands Annually."
  • For Real Estate: "Close Deals 45% Faster with Secure, Underwriter-Approved eClosings"
  • For Notaries: "Join 20,000+ Notaries Earning on Their Own Schedule"
These revised headlines immediately communicate a tangible benefit (time savings, faster closings, earning potential) that is far more compelling to a motivated buyer.
2. Showcase Social Proof Above the Fold to Instantly Build Trust
Observation
The homepage currently lacks immediate, high-impact social proof above the fold. While there is a testimonial further down the page and a claim of being "Trusted by millions," B2B buyers are inherently skeptical and require more concrete evidence to feel secure in their decision-making process. You have a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot from over 2,000 reviews, which is a powerful asset that is not being leveraged on the most valuable real estate of your website.
Recommendation
Incorporate prominent social proof in the hero section to immediately address buyer skepticism and build credibility. Our A/B testing data consistently shows that placing social proof above the fold significantly increases conversion rates. Here's how you can do it:
  • Add Third-Party Ratings: Display your 4.9-star Trustpilot rating directly in the hero section, either in the eyebrow above the headline or next to the primary CTA. For example: "Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot by 2,200+ users."
  • Display Customer Logos: If you have recognizable business clients, showcase their logos in a dedicated bar just below the hero section. This is a powerful signal to potential customers that you are a trusted partner for businesses like theirs.
3. Replace Generic Hero Image with a Product-Focused Visual
Observation
The current hero image is a stock photo of a woman holding a phone. While visually appealing, it does nothing to communicate what BlueNotary is or how it works.
Recommendation
Replace the current stock photo with an appealing snapshot of the BlueNotary platform in action. Our past A/B tests on B2B SaaS/platform websites have consistently shown that showing the product in the hero section wins against abstract imagery or stock images. A visual of your user-friendly interface would immediately demonstrate the simplicity and efficiency of your service, making the concept of online notarization tangible and less intimidating for new users.
Example A/B test design we ran for a client that created a 14.1% conversion lift:
4. Simplify Competing Hero Section CTAs
Observation
The hero section currently presents visitors with five competiing calls-to-action: "NOTARIZE A DOCUMENT NOW", "FOR BUSINESS-NOTARIZE NOW", "FOR REAL ESTATE-ECLOSE NOW", and "FOR NOTARIES-SIGN UP FOR FREE". This creates decision fatigue and can confuse visitors, leading to inaction.
Recommendation
Simplify the hero section to a single, clear primary CTA and a secondary, less prominent CTA. The primary CTA should be the main action you want users to take, such as "Notarize a Document Now". The secondary CTA could be a "Book a Demo" button for business and real estate clients. The audience segmentation can be moved to a dedicated section further down the page or handled through a clearer, more visually distinct navigation.
By simplifying the CTAs, you guide visitors toward the most important conversion actions, reducing friction and increasing the likelihood of them taking the desired step.
5. Distribute Social Proof Throughout the Homepage
Observation
Currently, social proof is concentrated in a single testimonial section toward the bottom of the page. Based on heatmaps, more than 50% of visitors drop off before the first two sections.
Recommendation
Frontload social proof higher up on the page, and place throughout the entire page if possible.
  • Hero Section: Add Trustpilot rating (5 stars, 2,200+ reviews) or customer logos
  • After Hero Section: Include 3~5 customer testimonials
  • After E closing section: Include industry specific case studies.
6. Use Outcome-Focused Headline for eClosing Section
Observation
The eClosing section headline, "Real estate closings no longer need to be slow," is good but could be more powerful by quantifying the speed improvement and tying it to a specific business outcome. In our past B2B A/B tests, quantifiable outcomes have significantly outperformed general claims.
Recommendation
Revise the headline to include a quantifiable outcome that speaks to the KPIs of real estate professionals. For example:
  • Current: "Real estate closings no longer need to be slow"
  • Suggested: "Close Deals 45% Faster and Reduce Costs by $450+ Per Transaction"
7. Add a Dedicated "Integrations" Section to Address Buyer Criteria
Observation
While there's a brief mention of API integration, there's no dedicated homepage section showcasing the specific tools and platforms that BlueNotary integrates with. For businesses evaluating BlueNotary, integration with their existing tech stack is a major consideration and potential objection. If they can't easily see that BlueNotary works with their CRM, document management system, or other tools, they may abandon the evaluation process.
Recommendation
Create a dedicated "Integrations" section on the homepage that displays logos of the key platforms and tools that BlueNotary integrates with. This section should include:
  • Visual Integration Logos: Display logos of popular CRMs, document management systems, and real estate platforms
  • Headline: "Seamlessly Integrates with Your Existing Workflow"
  • Subheadline: "Connect BlueNotary to the tools you already use with our flexible API and pre-built integrations"
8. Expand the FAQ Section to Address Objections
Observation
The current FAQ section addresses basic questions about how online notarization works, but it doesn't tackle the deeper objections and concerns that B2B buyers typically have, such as security, compliance, pricing, and implementation.
Recommendation
Expand the FAQ section to include questions that address common objections specific to your different buyer personas. Based on our past audits of B2B SaaS companies, here are some questions you should consider adding:
  • For Businesses: "How secure is BlueNotary?
  • For Real Estate: "Are BlueNotary eClosings accepted by all title underwriters?"
  • For Notaries: "How much can I earn as a notary on BlueNotary?" (Provide income potential and success stories)
  • General: "How long does it take to set up BlueNotary for my business?" (Address implementation concerns)
  • General: "What kind of support do you offer?" (Highlight live chat, response times, and customer success)
By addressing these objections proactively in the FAQ, you remove barriers to conversion and provide the reassurance that skeptical buyers need.
9. Add a "How It Works" Section with Visual Process Steps
Observation
While there's a brief explanation in the FAQ about how online notarization works, there's no dedicated, visually engaging "How It Works" section on the homepage. For a service that may be unfamiliar to many users, clearly explaining the process is crucial for reducing anxiety and building confidence.
Recommendation
Create a dedicated "How It Works" section on the homepage that breaks down the notarization process into simple, visual steps. For example:
How It Works
  1. Upload Your Document - Drop your document into our secure system in seconds
  1. Verify Your Identity - Quick KBA and biometric verification for maximum security
  1. Meet Your Notary Live - Connect via video call with a certified notary in minutes
  1. Download Your Notarized Document - Receive your legally binding document instantly
Use icons or simple illustrations for each step to make the process feel approachable and straightforward. This section should emphasize speed, security, and simplicity—the three key concerns for new users.
10. Optimize the Pricing Page for Conversions
Observation
The pricing page has some good elements (clear pricing, no hidden fees), but it could be optimized further to reduce friction and increase conversions. The toggle switches and seat sliders may create confusion, and there's an opportunity to add more social proof and objection handling directly on this page.
Recommendation
Make the following improvements to the pricing page:
  • Simplify the Interface: Reduce the number of toggles and options visible by default. Consider showing the most popular plan first with a "Most Popular" badge
  • Add Social Proof: Include a testimonial or customer quote specifically about pricing and value
  • Highlight Cost Savings: Add a comparison showing how much users save compared to traditional notarization methods
These changes will make the pricing page feel less overwhelming and more trustworthy, increasing the likelihood of conversion.
11. Add Social Proof to the Pricing Page
Observation
The pricing page clearly outlines the different plans and features, but it lacks social proof and tools to help potential customers quantify the value of BlueNotary. At this critical decision-making stage, buyers are looking for reassurance and a clear justification for the investment.
Recommendation
Enhance the pricing page by adding the following elements:
  • Add Customer Testimonials/logos: Include testimonials or logos directly on the pricing page, ideally one that speaks to the value and affordability of BlueNotary. For example: "BlueNotary has saved us thousands in notarization costs and countless hours of administrative work. It paid for itself in the first month."
  • Highlight the Most Popular Plan: Add a "Most Popular" badge to your recommended plan. This acts as a form of social proof and helps guide users toward the best option for them, reducing decision fatigue.
These additions will help to build trust, justify the investment, and guide users toward a confident purchase decision.
13. Improve Layout and Visual Hierarchy for Better Scannability
Observation
The current layout on both the homepage and the pricing page, while containing valuable information, makes it difficult for visitors to quickly scan and absorb the most critical information. Key outcomes and data points, such as "$450+ saved per e-closing transaction," "80% fewer errors," and "20k+ certified online notaries," are presented in a way that they can be easily missed. Similarly, the pricing page is unintuitive and hard to scan due to the multiple toggles and complex structure, which can lead to confusion and decision fatigue.
Recommendation
Restructure the layout of the homepage and pricing page to improve scannability and create a clear visual hierarchy that guides the user's attention to the most important information.
Homepage:
  • Use a Clear Z-Pattern or F-Pattern Layout: Guide the user's eye naturally across the page, placing the most important information (like the key outcomes) along these paths.
  • Create Visually Distinct Sections: Use background colors, whitespace, and clear headings to separate different sections of the page.
  • Use Larger Fonts and Bolder Text for Key Data: Make the key numbers and outcomes significantly larger and bolder than the surrounding text to make them stand out. For example, the "$450+" and "80%" should be the most prominent elements in their respective sections.
  • Incorporate Icons and Visual Cues: Use icons to visually represent concepts and draw attention to key features.
Pricing Page:
  • Simplify the Initial View: By default, show the pricing for the most common user segment (e.g., Businesses) and use clear tabs or a dropdown to switch between different audience pricing (Notaries, Closing, eSign).
  • Use a Standard Three-Column Layout: Present the pricing plans in a familiar three-column layout, which is easy for users to scan and compare.
  • Highlight the "Most Popular" Plan: Use a visual cue, such as a different color border or a "Most Popular" badge, to guide users towards the recommended plan.
  • Create a Clearer Comparison Table: If comparing features, use a dedicated comparison table with clear checkmarks and concise feature descriptions.
By improving the layout and visual hierarchy, you can ensure that visitors quickly understand your value proposition and can easily compare pricing plans, leading to a more confident and frictionless decision-making process.
Next Steps
Andrew, I hope this audit was helpful! These optimization points are based off what I can visibly see on your website and will be a great start to optimizing your website for demos. But to reliably increase your website conversion rates beyond 30%+ I recommend these next steps:
Deep ICP Research
•Analyze GA4 to identify which pages and features have influenced the most conversions and which product related topics your visitors engage the most with.

•Use heatmaps to identify which areas on your website visitors are dropping off and which areas are causing them to engage.

•Map out your competitive landscape and identify differentiators that you can use for your website’s messaging.

•Analyze third party customer reviews and identify the common themes that appear on positive reviews (emphasize these throughout the website) and negative reviews - use these as objection handling elements.
AB Testing
Design large scale (full section/full page) tests for key conversion pages identified through ICP research, that address the optimization points in this audit

• Run 50% of traffic to your original page and 50% of traffic to your new designs. This can be done through javascript AB testing that doesn’t impact your code base if your website is custom coded, or through Split testing if CMS based.

Only implement the winning designs permanently.

• Report and review: share AB test results with team, discuss learnings and review new data collected to educate future tests.

• Repeat process - continue running large scale AB tests and stacking wins - a realistic goal is 25% increase in 90 days, and a 50% increase in 6~8 months.
Discuss Further?
I have some time this week to help assess your current conversion rate against B2B SaaS benchmarks and share some thoughts on what would be the best approach for you.
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