Episode 341 -- DOJ Charges Visa with Monopolization and Exclusionary Conduct in the Debit Card Market
We have been noticing a couple of emerging trends here at The Modern Firm. First, we have noticed our clients have begun to get “referrals” from AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google’s Search...more
Google’s June 2025 core algorithm update rolled out from June 30 through July 17, bringing noticeable changes to search rankings across various industries, including legal. What Did the June 2025 Algorithm Update Focus On? In...more
You wouldn’t build a dream home on your property, then pour all your time, money, and craftsmanship into the shed out back. But when law firms publish content to a blog on a subdomain, that’s exactly what they’re doing....more
Here’s a reality check that might sting: while 70% of attorneys believe referrals are their greatest channel for new business, only 30% of in-house counsel actually refer their primary law firm to peers. This massive...more
A quiet revolution is underway in search behavior: AI-powered search engines are becoming the primary research tool for sophisticated B2B clients who need legal services. This isn’t a gradual shift; it’s an acceleration...more
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity is changing how people discover and search for information online. According to Statista, “[I]n 2024, around 15 million adults in the United States claimed to have...more
Your corporate law firm’s website dominates Google for relevant terms like “securities litigation attorney,” but when a General Counsel asks AI for whistleblower guidance, your decades of expertise might as well be invisible....more
Natural backlinks are the green flags of the Internet. Earning them is slow and tedious, but you must take the high road to avoid the red flags of spammy backlinks—at all costs....more
You don’t need to know the ins and outs of search engine indexing to impress Google. All you need is a clear, optimized site structure. Best of all, your users will love it, too. Your law firm website needs to provide a...more
Having a law firm website rich in relevant content is key to the success of many law firms’ marketing strategy. The search engines reward websites that contain helpful information for those seeking it out on legal topics....more
If you haven’t tried ChatGPT yet, you’re missing out! It’s a powerful tool that can be used to save time across a variety of tasks. Is content creation one of the things that ChatGPT is useful for? While some people suggest...more
There are several common misconceptions about open-source website content management systems (CMS) that often lead law firms and businesses to hesitate before adopting them...more
2025 is a new year, but the same best practices apply—and that starts with EEAT. A strategic website design and dynamic SEO campaign for your law firm are your key to unlocking online success. But we hear from a lot of legal...more
Attracting local customers to your law firm requires more than just a well-designed website or word-of-mouth referrals. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising offers an effective way to reach potential clients in your immediate...more
What is Domain Authority? One common question is, “How important is my law firm’s Domain Authority?” While it might seem like the definitive measure of a website’s SEO strength, that would be an oversimplification. Let’s...more
Will a small SEO budget even make a difference? Can you get any real ROI, or will it just be money down the drain? Many law firms begin with lower-cost SEO packages only to wind up frustrated when their expectations don’t...more
You’ve put in the time, effort, and resources, but your marketing still isn’t delivering the results you expected. Sound familiar? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Before you start overhauling everything, let’s take a beat and...more
Growing beyond a single practice area is an admirable goal, but instant gratification? Unrealistic. It happens often—we work with law firms who rank well in one area of law, and they decide they want to rank for another. We...more
In the early to mid-2000s, Yahoo! worked to develop and refine its search engine capabilities. During this period, Yahoo! obtained U.S. Patent Nos. 8,341,157, 7,698,329, 8,209,317, 9,805,097, and 8,527,623, which are...more
After putting time and effort into building your website and optimizing its content, it’s frustrating when your pages still land on the second or third page of search results. That’s where search engine positioning (SEP) can...more
In August 2022, Google launched a transformative update to its search ranking algorithm called the Helpful Content Update. This update has since become a game changer for SEO and those working in the legal industry. As the...more
You’re ranking so well in the SERP that you don’t need to gain ground. But how do you hold your winning position? Not by sitting back on your laurels. It’s simply untrue that a firm can maintain its position at the top of...more
Imagine seeing five different exit signs on the highway for the same destination. Confusing, right? Multiple sites for one firm can be similarly misleading for a law firm’s prospective clients. Some firms come to us with...more
In its 18 September 2024 ruling, the General Court of the European Union annulled the €1.5 billion fine that the European Commission had imposed on Google in 2019 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in online search...more
This past spring, as the team at Legal Internet Solutions Incorporated (LISI) prepared to celebrate the agency’s 25th anniversary, conversations around the “office” (i.e., online – we are a remote workforce) often turned...more