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Google just announced that it’s rolling out the latest version of its Panda Update, first introduced in February 2011. The original Panda algorithm change promoted sites with quality content and downgraded sites with low quality content. Similarly, the latest update continues that trend. Even though the new update will affect…
Google is the largest search engine on the internet. Microsoft (Bing), Yahoo, Ask and AOL aren’t even close. In fact, another Google Site—YouTube—garners more search traffic than all of those competitors combined. Therefore, YouTube for lawyers should be a part of every attorney’s marketing plan. More than 3 billion searches are…
If you are an attorney, then SEO for law firm websites is important to your overall marketing strategy. Google Inc. announced that websites using SSL and HTTPS—the secure version of HTTP—may get a ranking boost. In Webmaster speak, HTTPS is a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) “ranking signal.” Google said in a blog post, the…
You’ve probably used the online review website Yelp to help you evaluate local dining, shopping, and entertainment as well as things like schools, health clubs, and mechanics. Indeed, it seems that few establishments are able to fly under the Yelp radar…and this includes a law practice. Yelp is…
Tucked away in the pages of a recent social media marketing report is a little-used social media platform that appears poised to make leaps and bounds in the coming year. Podcasts—digital media files made available for download and produced in a series, much like a radio program—are currently used only by about 6% of…
Social media is an integral part of online marketing for law firms. According to the 2014 Social Media Marketing Report, the overwhelming majority (97%) of marketers participate in social media marketing. Social Media Examiner published the 6th annual study, which is based on input from more than 2,800 marketers. This study…
What smaller law firms lack in resources, they make up for in responsiveness and creativity. This principal applies not only to how small and medium sized firms handle cases, but also to their marketing approach. Simply put, you cannot compete with large law firms on a dollar for dollar basis, but being smart about how you…
The practice of corporate journalism, according to a new report, is one of the best lawyer marketing platforms. It allows lawyers to stand out in a sea of content. Today, people have access to a seemingly-endless stream of information. This includes alerts, press releases, newsletters, blogs, and other content. In return, this…
Despite how much you’ve heard about the importance of social media to internet marketing, you may still have some doubts about how effective sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube are for generating new business for attorneys. If you think that these sites are merely platforms for young people to share gossip and…
Following in the footsteps of Siri, the voice-activated search on iPhones, Google rolled out Google Voice last year. Google Voice Search is now available on both mobile and PC-based versions of Chrome, Google’s popular web browser. While still in its early stages, Google Voice Search is growing in popularity and promises to…
If there is one thing that can send a website owner into a spiral of confusion and hysteria, it is a Google algorithm update. Algorithm updates happen frequently, but there are more intensive instances during the year that can have a significant impact on website rankings. Even the smallest dip in rankings can be detrimental to your…
Legal websites are one of the most valuable tools for web marketing for law firms. People search online for basic and detailed information before buying a product or choosing to do business with a firm. Unfortunately, even the best site in the world does no good if people are unable to find it. One of the best ways to promote…
As an attorney, you already understand the importance of content writing for law firms. Unfortunately, with the legal writing you do for clients, finding time to write content for your website can be difficult. In addition, many attorneys are not equipped to write content that is attractive to potential clients. Typically…
Happy New Year from Legal Web Design! Thank you for another great year at Legal Web Design; our fifteenth! This year, like many others, we have enjoyed working together with out clients to help them advertise and improve their lawyer website online presence. In addition to wishing everyone a Happy New Year, we want…
Having an attorney website and having one that accomplishes your business goals are two different things. For instance, any law firm can build a site that provides basic information. In addition, there are also fast and cheap ways to fill a site with content, but these options are rarely enough to create a quality site. For a site to…
Keeping a law firm blog current and filled with relevant, high-quality content is a blogger’s biggest challenge. This is true for people blogging to promote their law firm, as opposed to those who blog for a living. Blogs are great for attracting attention to a firm, but an attorney’s priorities must focus on clients and the…
Lawyer website SEO can seem like a black-hole confusion, especially when your full-time efforts are not focused on your website. Fortunately, there are several simple things attorneys can do to improve their law firm SEO without turning optimization into a major undertaking. Implementing these five tips can enhance…
One of the most important things about lawyer website marketing is reaching the correct target audience. All the marketing in the world will do no good if it does not appeal to the people with whom you most want to work. This is especially true for attorneys because they have such narrowly defined ideal clients. There are only so…
People, who are not using internet marketing to make a full-time living, often feel overwhelmed by how quickly developments come to pass in the industry. Some lawyers are just getting on board with having a website and using a blog. Therefore, they have already fallen behind because there are so many other strategies, like…
Keeping in touch with clients is a great way to generate business. Staying in contact with clients allows you to stay fresh in a current client’s mind so they think of you when legal support is needed. It also makes it easier for them to refer you to other potential clients. Reaching out on a consistent basis to current clients and…
Creating a website is challenging work, which is why many companies have mediocre sites. When you first begin building or revamping your law firm’s site, the experience can seem overwhelming. There is a lot you need to know and do, but if you organize the information, the process becomes much easier. Understanding…
The About Page for your lawyer website is one of the most important features, but many times it gets neglected. Numerous attorney websites feature just a few details, focusing more on providing legal tips and information to potential clients. Unfortunately, a scant, disorganized, or unappealing About Page can drive clients…
Attorneys and website designers must work together to come up with ideas for attorney website design inspiration. The best websites for attorneys provide information to potential clients to help them determine if a law firm is the right choice for them. It is also important to create sites containing enough information…
Social media marketing for lawyers is a hot topic and most people believe using some form of social media is necessary for growing a successful legal practice. There are even social media experts who focus solely on running social media campaigns for attorneys. Whether you are trying to generate new business or you simply…
If you invested any time researching online marketing for attorneys and what it takes to build a successful website for your law firm, you already know the importance of content. As the saying goes, “content is king.” It has become a cliché, but there is truly great value in providing fresh content…
One of the most effective ways to improve rankings online is to implement a law firm SEO campaign. If you are unfamiliar with the term, SEO stands for search engine optimization. For years, designers have used tricks to improve rankings by outsmarting the algorithms used by Google and other search engines…
There is a lot of information available regarding the specifics of responsive law firm web design. For example, there are articles discussing coding and creating sites that are responsive. These articles include extreme details for those designing sites. Unfortunately, the information is limited regarding why attorneys should consider…
Most lawyers have discovered that writing a legal profession blog is an effective, simple and convenient way to enhance their reputation, build a professional network, and enhance search engine optimization efforts. For many lawyers, legal blogging is an effective tool for reputation enhancement. It helps raise your…
Content may be king, but the navigational principles and layout of your law firm website design are also important. Within seconds of landing on your website, a visitor will build a strong opinion based on how easily information can be accessed. This immediately determines how much time the visitor will spend on your site…
