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The Quick Guide to Marketing Your Title Company

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 05/02/2014
  • Title
As any successful business owner will confirm, marketing is both a science and an art. A common struggle for many companies, marketing is best tackled once a well-defined plan is in place. According to the American Land Title Association ...
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6 Important Network Security Tips for Landmen

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 04/30/2014
As technology becomes more sophisticated and workspaces transform into portable offices, landmen rely heavily on mobile devices and the internet to perform daily tasks. At every access point, landmen depend on network security to ensure ...
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Where Are the Biggest Shale Reserves in the U.S.?

A form of natural gas, shale gas is emerging as a top resource for energy in the United States, and experts predict shale will account for over 60% of natural gas production in the US by 2020. While China produces the most shale gas, the ...
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Revamping Your Land Service’s Business Website

If you own a land service business, a well-designed website serves as your official introduction to the internet’s global population. Isn’t it important to make a positive first impression? Revamping your business’ website is guaranteed to ...
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Happy Easter from the CourthouseDirect.com Team!

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 04/18/2014
We'd like to wish you a Happy Easter from all of us here at CourthouseDirect.com. Have a very happy holiday!
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Social Media Tools Even Oil and Gas Professionals Can Use!

Social media is a powerful tool for any industry, but is sadly underused by oil and gas professionals and landmen. One reason for this may be the assumption that social media is simply for shopping and socializing; this couldn’t be further ...
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The History of GIS

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 04/04/2014
  • Surveying
GIS (geospatial information system), with roots in traditional cartography, has become a useful tool for mapping and evaluating an area of land. Unlike cartography, GIS presents data in a way that can be analyzed and argued so intelligent ...
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What Certifications Do Landmen Need?

To ensure the highest level of qualification, professional landmen can attain three different levels of certification, as established by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL). Since its establishment in 1956, the AAPL has ...
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The AAPL Standards of Practice: A Summary

The American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) sets forth high expectations for land professionals. From rigorous ethical and performance standards, the AAPL created its guidelines to advise landmen in all professional situations, ...
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5 Common Title Issues You Might Face

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 03/28/2014
  • Legal
Everyone knows that humans are prone to error. Where property titles are concerned, there are numerous ways mistakes can happen, both intentional and unintentional. As a real estate agent, oil or gas company representative, or anyone with ...
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