Your law firm website is probably going to to be your most effective digital marketing channel this year. To improve its effectiveness, correct the following mistakes. 1. Don’t Hide Your Phone Number In a world filled with smartphone users, you cannot afford to hide your phone number. It is common
We all have them—slow days. The days when the phone does not ring, the emails are not pouring in, and the work is under control. For some lawyers, these days are a welcome relief from the daily grind. For others, however, these days bring increased
Writing compelling copy for your website is essential to converting users to clients. That compelling copy not only includes what appears on your website’s pages. It also includes the content behind the scenes: metadata. Metadata is data about data. For example, your Word document has
If you aren’t online, you don’t exist. — 21st Century Parable Most people turn first to Google to find your website after they hear about your services. If they can’t find your practice on the first page of Google, they are likely to move on to
By and large, lawyers fall into two camps: those who won’t admit their writing needs help, and those who don’t realize it. Set aside your ego. It’s time for some introspection and, hopefully, action. Be Honest With Yourself Good legal writing is not about using
When it comes down to it, networking is nothing other than opening yourself up to new relationships and new possibilities. This requires you to get out there and follow up. While this is important for all lawyers, it is downright critical for solo attorneys and
If your website content does not engage and convert, then your website is a waste of time and money — even if you have a great website design. To ensure your website copy makes a positive impact on your audience, put the following best practices to
Content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing and generates about 3 times as many leads. Content marketing is a lower-cost method of reaching prospective clients. As with every other marketing effort you pursue, you must know how your efforts impact your law firm’s bottom line. This
