Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and connect with each other, and attorneys are not an exception to this trend. With over 3.8 billion social media users worldwide, social media platforms offer a valuable opportunity for attorneys to reach out to potential clients and engage with their existing ones. Should attorneys use social […]
Which Marketing Activities Could Your Firm Take In-house?
Knowing which tasks to delegate and when is the mark of a great professional. While some attorneys want to have a part in every aspect of running their firm, others understand that working with a trusted partner gets them to the finish line. As a legal professional, marketing isn’t likely one of your strengths. While […]
Practice Area Pages vs. Blog Posts: Do You Need Both?
Your marketing strategy should aim to engage potential clients and direct leads to your website. The best method for accomplishing this is content. The more relevant and quality content you have, the more opportunities your legal website has to attract new business. Maximize your marketing efforts with multiple types of content, such as blog posts […]
Optimize Your Law Firm Site To Convert Visitors To Clients
Getting a qualified potential client to your site is a feat-in-itself. Enticing them to stay on your site and to take action to connect with you is an entirely different matter. A successful website addresses visitor intent to ensure qualified prospects stick around long enough to learn how you can solve their legal problem and […]
Moving from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 For Lawyers and Law Firms
Google is updating Google Analytics from Universal Analytics (also known as GA3 or UA) to a new, upgraded version, Google Analytics 4 (GA4). As you may already know, Google Analytics is the measurement platform that collects important website activity and data. The current Universal Analytics version will stop collecting data on July 1st, 2023, so […]
The Truth About Those Prestigious Awards For Attorneys
Congratulations! You’ve been selected for the Attorney Congeniality Award. Okay, this is a made-up award but many of the honors, awards, and recognition claims in the legal world are just as meaningless. Unfortunately, many attorneys make the mistake or perhaps intentionally turn a blind eye, to the true legitimacy of these so-called honors. From a […]
Developing a Brand Personality for Your Firm
What attracts potential clients to your firm over your competition? What thoughts and feelings do you want to evoke when others hear or see your firm’s name? What type of clients do you want to attract and resonate with? These are the questions you need to consider when developing your firm’s brand. Your brand personality […]
Small Law Firm Marketing Strategies
Your firm may be small, but that doesn’t mean you can’t out-market your competition. Marketing on any scale can be intimidating in today’s complex and ever-changing digital landscape. However, you can successfully grow your practice on any marketing budget. The following tips are designed to help small law firms maximize the results of a limited […]
Why Your Website’s Performance Score Matters
Website performance isn’t exactly top of mind when considering how to run your law firm, but it should have a prominent role in your digital marketing strategy as Google rewards websites that perform well. How quickly the pages of your law firm’s website load and how they are displayed are measured by Google’s website performance […]
Local SEO For Lawyers
Search engine optimization (SEO) significantly impacts how clients find your firm online. Local SEO goes one step further by narrowing down search results by location. After all, you don’t necessarily want to field inbound inquiries from folks in California when you’re licensed to practice in Massachusetts. You can use local SEO as a marketing strategy […]
How Attorneys Use LinkedIn As A Reliable Source For New Client Referrals
Successful marketing strategies take advantage of various social media platforms to connect with different audiences. Today we review how attorneys use LinkedIn to obtain quality clients as a reliable referral source. Understanding LinkedIn Each social media platform attracts users of varied demographics. However, LinkedIn is typically considered a platform for professionals. As such, you can […]
Canceling Your FindLaw Website Subscription
If you have decided to cancel your FindLaw website subscription but not sure of the potential impact, speak with us first. We will help you transition away from FindLaw without losing your website functionality, online visibility, or Google rankings. If you’re a current FindLaw client, you’re probably spending more than you need to for the […]
Three Things the Best Law Firm Websites Have in Common
Now more than ever before, clients are finding their attorney online. This means your firm’s digital presence is crucial. There are three specific commonalities among the top-performing attorney websites today. #1 Clear Brand Message Nail down your brand messaging before creating content for your site. While the goal may be to inform visitors, you also […]
Quality Lead Generation For Law Firms: Pay per Lead Versus Pay per Click Leads
As the legal industry continues to become more competitive, law firms have to refine their marketing strategy to stand out. You need a solid marketing plan to maintain a constant pool of clients and this includes online advertising. Your firm should understand two prominent advertising tactics: pay per lead (PPL) and pay per click (PPC) […]
Is Your Attorney Bio Due For an Update?
When was the last time you thought about your biography? If it’s been a while, it’s probably overdue for an update. Potential clients read your bio to get an impression of you as a lawyer. Drafting a well-crafted biography can be a strong foundation for your marketing efforts as you establish yourself as an expert […]
Lead Magnet Marketing for Lawyers
Every successful marketing strategy begins with capturing leads. Turning leads into clients is the ultimate goal. So how do you capture leads? Lead Magnets Social media posts are not enough to catch the attention of today’s fast-scrolling readers. Lead magnets offer law firms a strategy for capturing the contact information of those interested in learning […]
8 Golden Rules of Ethical Lawyer Marketing
There is no arguing that marketing is essential for reaching potential new clients. However, advertising as a lawyer means following the rules or suffering the consequences. From social media to law firm websites, connecting with clients digitally has become the norm for lawyers. No matter what platforms make up your digital marketing strategy, understanding—and following—the […]
How Client Reviews Will Positively Transform Your Law Practice
Chances are you didn’t have a course in law school about asking for client reviews. However, in today’s world, reviews have become the standard we look to before making any decision. We want to know more about the product or service before committing valuable time and money. Reviews provide insight from a client’s perspective. Ratings […]
Master Your Google Maps Listing To Get More Leads For Your Firm
Google is synonymous with change, so it should be no surprise that the Google My Business platform is undergoing another transformation. Not to worry, this popular local business management tool has been through many names over the years. What does this mean for your firm? Single business listings are now being encouraged to manage their […]
Start Planning 2022 With The Ultimate Marketing Plan For Lawyers
With the new year fast approaching, the only way to outperform your rivals in 2022 is with an effective marketing strategy. Get a leg up on your competitors and position your firm for success next year by planning now. Follow the strategies below to create your ultimate 2022 marketing plan. Establish Realistic Marketing Goals What […]