{"id":72,"date":"2023-08-01T09:55:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T01:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34.226.174.123\/?p=72"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:03:55","slug":"e-signature-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/e-signature-services","title":{"rendered":"4 Advantages of E-Signature Services for Securing PDF Contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best file format for sending important documents? For any experienced professional, this question is a no-brainer: you send important documents as PDFs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what about the best way to send out legal documents, such as business contracts, that require digital signatures? This answer is a little more complicated. PDF format is still the most secure way to send the document, but depending on your needs, such as&nbsp;electronic signature platform,&nbsp;that can help you collect signatures more effectively, efficiently and of course, more securely. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most PDF readers include functions that allow you to add digital<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signatures, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/create-electronic-signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic signature<\/a> service like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DottedSign<\/a> offers a level of security and efficiency that businesses &#8211; especially those that work remotely and\/or with multiple external constituents&#8211;crave.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/e-signature-services\/#What_is_An_%E2%80%9CElectronic_Signature%E2%80%9D\" >What is An &#8220;Electronic Signature&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/e-signature-services\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Using_E-Signature_in_Your_Work_Process\" >What are the Benefits of Using E-Signature in Your Work Process:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/e-signature-services\/#A_Better_Way_to_Sign_Your_Business_Documents_Digitally\" >A Better Way to Sign Your Business Documents Digitally<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_An_%E2%80%9CElectronic_Signature%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>What is An &#8220;Electronic Signature&#8221;?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/wet-signature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electronic signature<\/a>, which is a digital version of a person&#8217;s handwritten signature, serves as a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/electronic-signature-legally-binding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> legally-binding and enforceable acknowledgment that a signer adds to a document.<\/a> When the qualifications are met, the electronic signature is just as valid as a traditional pen-and-paper signature. If you are working on <a href=\"https:\/\/messaged.com\/email-marketing-automation-tools-startups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">startup email marketing<\/a> projects, a signature will make your communications appear more professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic signatures are widely used around the world in workplace situations. Some laws have been passed by the US Government and the European Union, such as the ESIGN Act and European Union Common Law. In the US, states have ratified the UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act), which is a set of laws that allow electronic signatures to be treated like paper signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic signatures do not lose their leadership position in the industry as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avenga.com\/our-expertise\/ai-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artificial intelligence<\/a> becomes the latest trend in business. It can also secure the signing progress by verifying the signer, reducing the time and effort spent on signing processes in this progress of <a href=\"https:\/\/writesonic.com\/blog\/ai-statistics-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"DottedSign_sign on iPad\" class=\"wp-image-326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DottedSign_sign-on-iPad.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><b><i>Considering replacing your paper-based signature process? <\/i><\/b><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/request-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a demo<\/a> with our expert team<\/i><\/b><b><i>&nbsp;to explore what DottedSign can do to optimize your signing flow.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;electronic signature solutions&nbsp;are designed for large enterprises to accommodate hundreds of thousands of transactions per day. If you\u2019re a small or medium-sized business, you can avoid breaking your budget. Moreover, if you work with a <a href=\"https:\/\/pwd.com.au\/blog\/13-digital-marketing-metrics-to-track-for-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital agency<\/a> and have other business partners, this can help create a smoother paperwork experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/esignature-alternatives-for-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enterprise <\/a>service providers can be challenging to deploy and use. It makes sense for specific applications like hospitals, hotels, or the military, which need to work with ruggedized equipment, POS terminals, or mobile devices, to utilize e-signature solutions. But for ordinary people getting work done, electronic signatures can be remarkably easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativestore.kdanmobile.com\/subscription\/dottedsignbusiness-v2\/checkout?default-plan=com_kdanmobile_stripe_dottedsign_business_365days_002&amp;default-coupon=DSBIZ25WN2501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-off-Promotional-Elements_CTA-Blog-Banner_EN-1024x205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-884741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-off-Promotional-Elements_CTA-Blog-Banner_EN-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-off-Promotional-Elements_CTA-Blog-Banner_EN-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-off-Promotional-Elements_CTA-Blog-Banner_EN-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-off-Promotional-Elements_CTA-Blog-Banner_EN.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Using_E-Signature_in_Your_Work_Process\"><\/span><strong>What are the Benefits of Using E-Signature in Your Work Process:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. E-SIGNATURE SERVICES HELP YOUR TEAM EXCEL IN THE MOBILE WORKPLACE<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Easy workflow using DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-40\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/product\/future-of-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasingly mobile workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rewards teams that adapt <a href=\"https:\/\/lovo.ai\/post\/best-ai-tools-for-businesses-and-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI business tools<\/a> that help optimize productivity in and out of the office. E-signature services offer a level of flexibility because of their use of cloud storage for signatures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional PDF readers will store signatures&nbsp;for digital documents locally, but you&#8217;ll have to create new versions whenever your reinstall the app or switch to a different device. Accessing these signatures on the cloud also adds a level of security, as they require a sign-in to access.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. DESIGN A WORKFLOW THAT KEEPS THE PROCESS MOVING FORWARD<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_simplicity.gif\" alt=\"Dottedsign Simplicity\" class=\"wp-image-220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-signatures and PDF readers both support self-signing within the document workflow,&nbsp;but you begin to notice the difference when incorporating &#8220;mobile signing,&#8221; which optimizes the signature process not only for yourself but also when requesting signatures from others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF readers require that you import your PDF&nbsp;documents for signatures\u2026add your signature\u2026export as a new PDF\u2026send in an email to the other signer(s)\u2026and then get the final contract back.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-signatures trim the unnecessary fat: import the PDF\u2192 assign the signature field(s) \u2192 send to all signer(s) + yourself, and that&#8217;s it!&nbsp;The service will proceed to request signatures from all parties involved and subsequently send them a signed, final copy of the document.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. YOUR TEAM WILL LOVE THE ADDED SECURITY&#8230;AND SO WILL YOUR CLIENTS!<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dottedsignotp.png\" alt=\"DottedSign\" class=\"wp-image-73\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some PDF readers lack password protection (i.e., app lock) for secured signing, allowing users to add their signatures without validating their identity. However, you can easily mitigate this potential risk by using an &#8220;online signature&#8221; service that not only requires verification through email and\/or SMS but also provides secure access to documents.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. KEEP A SECURE DIGITAL TRAIL<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ezgif.com-video-to-gif-2.gif\" alt=\"4 Advantages Of E-Signature Services That Boost Your Productivity And Make Your PDF Contracts More Secure \" class=\"wp-image-273\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to generate comprehensive audit trails throughout the entire signing process and document status is not only essential but often imperative for the workflow.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps protect against fraud and proves who had the document and when. Proving the path that a scanned document took can be extremely difficult, and would include tracking down any number of email chains back and forth between the parties involved. For a faster <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-diagramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">process flow<\/a>, keep your contacts exact and <a href=\"https:\/\/clearout.io\/blog\/2019\/03\/19\/7-reasons-to-clean-your-email-list-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clean your email list<\/a> regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Way_to_Sign_Your_Business_Documents_Digitally\"><\/span><b>A Better Way to Sign Your Business Documents Digitally <\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126.jpg\" alt=\"How to create an electronic signature\" width=\"1257\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSBlog_FeatureImage_20210126-805x452.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a business that typically has fewer&nbsp;document-signing contracts to sign,&nbsp;or does not deal with sensitive&nbsp;documents<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NDAs, agreements, etc.), then a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdanmobile.com\/blog\/best-pdf-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF reader with editing functionality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could very well be a sufficient option.<\/span> If you want to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/oneflow.com\/blog\/people-the-most-important-part-of-your-organization-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">happy workforce<\/a>, start integrating electronic signatures to streamline your processes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your team processes a significant number of contracts and\/or confidential materials, allow the electronic&nbsp;signature,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DottedSign<\/a>, to handle the&nbsp;signature workflow,&nbsp; enabling you to focus on other mission-critical tasks! The service offers unlimited signatures, powerful features, and reusable templates, making it convenient and efficient. It is&nbsp;universally available across iOS, Android, and Web.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/request-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule a time with us<\/a> today and we&#8217;ll be happy to guide you through the e-signing process using DottedSign, ensuring a seamless incorporation into your business processes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativestore.kdanmobile.com\/subscription\/dottedsignbusiness-v2\/checkout?default-plan=com_kdanmobile_stripe_dottedsign_business_365days_002&amp;default-coupon=DSBIZ14WN2501&amp;_gl=1*34m378*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjE3MTkwODIuQ2p3S0NBancwNEhJQmhCOEVpd0E4akdOYlUyeXNqUUN5ZVpuMlB6YUQtOWRBakkxOV9JT1RtbGpCLVVEZVhJcFBFYnNTTTA0STMtVmF4b0MwdzRRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU3MjM1NzY4Ny4xNzU3NTc5ODQzLjYxNzQ3Nzg3Ni4xNzY0MjA4NzUwLjE3NjQyMDg3NDk.*_ga*MTMwNTQ1MDQ1NS4xNzU3NTc5ODQz*_ga_EV30J8WN00*czE3NjQ4MTM2MjYkbzIwNCRnMSR0MTc2NDgxNDA3MiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CTA-Blog-Banner_1_EN-1024x205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-869680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CTA-Blog-Banner_1_EN-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CTA-Blog-Banner_1_EN-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CTA-Blog-Banner_1_EN-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dottedsign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CTA-Blog-Banner_1_EN.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance PDF contract security with E-Signature Services. 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