More and more lawyers and law firms are seeing the importance of having an active, engaging presence on the various Social Media networks. With so many out there, it can seem a bit overwhelming — where does a lawyer looking to bring in a few new clients begin? With calling the experienced attorneys turned Social…
DetailsWhile it is absolutely true that people use search engines other than Google, it is also a fact that 95% of individuals use Google to perform an online search. This means that Google is important to you and your law firm. You want your name and your law firm to show up prominently in search…
DetailsSocial Media is not just for tweens. From properly managed blogs to Twitters accounts breaking legal stories and YouTube channels teaching potential clients about their rights, Social Networking is enabling law firms of all sizes to connect with potential clients, referral sources, and expand their reach. In today’s competitive legal market, it’s not enough to…
DetailsThe Yellow Pages are so 1999. Even television as we once knew it has changed: 42% of home televisions are now equipped with digital recording systems that allow them to fast forward through commercials. Attorneys and law firms of all sizes have to accept that the business development landscape has changed and Social Media is…
DetailsGoogle 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…
DetailsIn today’s digital age, when it comes to gaining new clients, your law firm’s website can make or break you. A majority of people begin their search for an attorney online, and many of those individuals received your name along with a few other referrals. It’s crucial that your website makes a great first impression…
DetailsRecently, the web has been abuzz with Google’s algorithm updates. These ever-so-powerful algorithms essentially determine your website’s placement in a Google search and at WebPresence, Esq. we’re happy about the changes. Along with cuddly code names (“Panda” and “Penguin”), these algorithms will be giving more weight to our clients websites, which we fill with useful,…
DetailsEvery time I visit with a fellow attorney to discuss WebPresence, Esq. and how we can build his or her legal practice, I raise the issue of ethics. Most of the time, lawyers are keen to discuss this very relevant topic, as finding oneself on a state bar’s professional misconduct list is the last thing…
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