Offering a “Free Consultation” is, without a doubt, a valuable sales tool. Unfortunately, this tactic also bears several downfalls, especially for sole practitioners and small law firms, where an attorney’s time and expertise is directly related to their income. While the goal of offering free consultations is to lure potential clients into your office, the […]
How Attorneys Should Use Google My Business
Google My Business is a must-have in today’s virtual world. Even for attorneys who traditionally rely on referrals for business need to be visible and discoverable by clients and prospects online. If you don’t have a Google My Business profile, create one at www.google.com/business. Simply answer the prompt questions to get started. Once your profile […]
Leveraging LinkedIn to Boost Your Legal Practice
If you’re not a millennial, it can be dizzying trying to keep up with the latest social media platforms. From Snapchat to Tiktok, the options for mindless scrolling are endless! The good news is you don’t need to master every channel to market your law firm. For many law firms, LinkedIn is an untapped opportunity […]
In Good Times and Bad – Effective Marketing Can Make A Difference
Is your schedule packed with new client meetings and consultations? Or perhaps your firm is facing a crisis and needs to free up some cash? In either scenario, there is one single mistake every law firm must avoid—terminating your marketing program. An effective digital marketing program is an ongoing process that adjusts to the ebb […]
The Top 3 Digital Marketing Strategies Your Law Firm Needs To Master
We live in a technology-driven world. This means over 90% of your potential clients will begin their search for an attorney online. If you’re not utilizing digital marketing, your law firm is being left behind. Digital marketing, not your forte? Don’t panic—this article will take you through the top three strategies your law firm needs […]
Are You Paying Too Much For FindLaw?
You’ve been with FindLaw for so many years that you’ve lost count. You dutifully pay them month after month, year over year. Your practice is busy, thankfully and quite frankly, you don’t have the time to pay as much attention to FindLaw as perhaps you should considering the thousands you spend with them every year. […]
What Is Your Law Firm’s Plan Regarding Coronavirus?
An attorney’s guide to serving clients, instilling confidence, and thriving in the midst of the current pandemic Life Goes On and Business Goes On-line As a lawyer working on your own or as part of a small firm, it is not only important to continue to work with clients through this period but it is […]
The Attorney’s Covid-19 Communication Plan
People respond differently to the news about the Coronavirus. Some folks shut down and isolate while others carry on and continue life without interruption. Most folks exist somewhere in between, taking precautionary and reasonable measures to keep themselves and their family safe. With that said, it’s important to acknowledge that your profession as an attorney […]
How Attorneys Get Glowing Client Reviews on Google
As an attorney, you don’t have a lot of spare time. You are busy representing your clients, poring over the details of legal precedents, and looking for an edge in each of your cases. The last thing you have time for is marketing. And even if you choose to be proactive and implement some small, […]
Branding Your Law Firm: How Client Reviews Tell Your Story, Establish Trust and Improve SEO
Welcome to the trust economy, where potential customers rely more on online customer reviews than they do on personal referrals. At least, that’s what recent data indicates. According to BrightLocal’s Local Consumer Survey, “Ninety-one percent of 18 to 34-year-old consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.” Across all surveyed age groups, eighty-six percent […]
The Transformation of Law Practice – From Personal Referrals to Online Reviews
There was a time when people had “their lawyer”. The reliable, trusted, go-to person who would handle all legal matters that life presented. Things are quite different today as most folks no longer rely on just one lawyer to handle all the legal issues that arise in life, whether it be negotiation of a prenuptial […]
4 Tips to Create Compelling Content for Attorney Websites
Creating compelling content is important. Well crafted content has the ability to generate interest and bring in potential clients, as well as establish and maintain trust with your existing client base. But’s it’s not as simple as writing an article and posting it to your website. When you create online content, there are two audiences […]
Has Your FindLaw Marketing Gone Stale?
When was the last time you had an earnest marketing meeting with your FindLaw representative? One where you had a meaningful discussion about promoting your law practice that didn’t include paying FindLaw an additional $500. a month to implement – because that is considered a sales call, not a marketing meeting. Let’s face it, your […]
Why Attorneys Should Have A Live Chat Receptionist On Their Website
One of the primary ways people research and select attorneys nowadays is through the Internet. The attorney’s “front door” is no longer the physical door to his law office, but rather the home page to his website. And as in other business interactions, the first impression made upon the customer is of vital importance. That […]
How Attorneys May Unknowingly Put Their Reputation and Website Visitors at Risk
So you succeeded in creating and launching your law firm website —it’s polished, professional, and providing your firm with that online presence we all understand these days is of such importance…and is growing more and more crucial. What many attorneys don’t understand, however, can be truly detrimental to their website and in the long run […]
Attorneys Beware – Top 4 Internet Scams Busy Lawyers Need To Know
Attorneys are busy professionals with a lot on their minds; primarily clients and their cases and they don’t have time to get caught up in Internet scams targeting their vulnerabilities; mainly their need to be visible on the Internet and their lack of time to properly research Internet and marketing services. Below are four of […]
How Attorneys Can Protect Their Online Reputation
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is why your online reputation and Google results are so important. Competition among attorneys is fierce and to make sure that what your potential clients are seeing and reading about you is accurate; you need to be proactive in managing your online search […]
8 Critical Website Elements Attorneys Need to Convert Visitors to Clients
We are living in a technological era. All you have to do is survey the landscape of Google, YouTube, social media, and of course the ever-expanding universe of websites, and it becomes all too clear just how critical it is not only to have a website, but also to ensure it delivers all you need. […]
Is Your Website Secure? What Attorneys Need To Know About Upgrading to SSL.
Trust plays a critical role in lawyer/client relationships and a lawyer’s ability to acquire and retain clients. The same holds true in the online world as well. Visitors to your website need to trust that your site is safe and secure to browse. Additionally, search engines like Google place greater value on websites that make […]
6 Things Every Attorney Should Know To Rank Well On Google
Have you ever “Googled” yourself? What did you see? If you searched specifically for your name, your website is probably listed right at the top of the results page. But if you typed in a more general term related to your practice, you may find your website on the second page or even lower. That’s […]