It's pretty clear that the web is going visual. As Google Chairman Eric Schmidt puts it, “The content of the Internet is video.” Google is adding new ways to explore images online. Even local business listing results are becoming more ...
Gyi Tsakalakis - June 24, 2013A lot of law firms spend good money to generate leads through marketing, advertising, promotions and networking, in both online or offline venues. But most of that money is lost because of inconsistent and unsystematic intake when a lead ...
Ryan Pitz - June 18, 2013Younger lawyers often wonder where to begin their marketing efforts. Without a notable track record of experience or expertise, and lacking contacts in a position to send business, the odds can seem insurmountable. If you are part of a firm, ...
Sally J. Schmidt - June 17, 2013You're a litigator—when people need you, they find you, right? But until they do, they don't think much about you. All your usual business development tactics seem doomed to fall on deaf—or, at the very least, uninterested—ears. So, how do you ...
The Editors - June 13, 2013"People don't want to hire at the bottom or middle of the barrel, they want to hire at the top of the barrel." At last month's Third Annual Super Marketing Conference, Boston lawyer David White pointed out that, "We're all experts, we all have ...
Joan Feldman - June 7, 2013Legal question-and-answer sites—they're sometimes controversial but ultimately worth the effort. At least that’s been my experience. I’ve used legal Q&A sites as part of my San Diego-based criminal defense law firm’s marketing outreach and, ...
Matt Spiegel - June 4, 2013At a time when the supply of good, qualified lawyers exceeds the demand—and with so many options for finding legal advice or representation online—it is critical to differentiate your practice. To be found and hired, you need to speak clearly ...
Susan Saltonstall Duncan - June 3, 2013Congratulations! Your law firm has a brand. In fact, maybe several. You may have no control over it, but when people hear your name and recognize it, they think ... something. So the first question is whether you want to control your law firm ...
Mark T. Greene - May 29, 2013If you use WordPress for your website or law blog (and you probably should), there are some basic optimizations you should consider making if you care about people finding your content in search engines. If you follow these optimization tips, ...
Gyi Tsakalakis - May 23, 2013Thought leadership. It’s a new term for an old concept—writing and speaking to enhance your visibility and build a public perception of your expertise. Lawyers have used thought leadership as a marketing strategy since the very early days of law ...
Sally J. Schmidt - May 20, 2013