When researching services or products online, it is common practice in our online world to perform a quick Google search for company or business reviews, including attorneys and law firms. Which leads us to ask: What does your online presence say about your practice? A recent survey reported that 58% of the participants viewed Yelp,…
Yelp is the most trusted online review site for lawyers. This powerful statement comes from a recent survey by Software Advice (an online evaluation company for legal software) that shows how prospective clients use online review sites before hiring a lawyer. Other notable findings: 58% of individuals surveyed would turn to Yelp first to find…
Just a few years ago, people turned to the Yellow Pages and word of mouth for information about lawyers. Today, over 55% of your potential clients use the Internet to research you (or any lawyer). Word of mouth is still important, but don’t think that even with a glowing referral, you aren’t being vetted online…
Google yourself. Go ahead, try it — We dare you. After all, that’s what a majority of your potential clients are doing before they even decide to call you. Be assured that when a potential client Google searches your name or your firm’s name, what is there can have just as large an impact as…