Is your firm unknowingly surrendering potential clients to its competitors? Prospects are online everyday researching the legal services they need, but if your pages aren’t appearing for the keywords they query, they’re...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
Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Chambers, Martindale: Law firm rankings have a new relevance as prospective clients increase their use of AI tools like ChatGPT. Indeed, as Clio reports, more than one in three potential...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
Ranking on the first page of Google is crucial for driving traffic to your law firm’s website, but getting there is only half the battle. If searchers aren’t clicking your link, even a high ranking won’t bring clients through...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
Law firms are fixated on it, your clients don’t know it exists—meet search volume, one of the most misunderstood aspects of SEO. Search volume is just one tool in your SEO toolkit. It’s a tricky tool, too, with inaccurate...more
Introduction to Google Search Quality Rating Guidelines - Google’s Search Quality Rating Guidelines are a set of criteria used to evaluate the quality of web pages and ensure that users find the most relevant and trustworthy...more
In the legal industry, where every client matters, having a robust online presence can set your law firm apart from the rest. The secret to achieving this? Effective keyword research. By understanding and implementing...more
The best kept secret in content strategy is that you can drive additional traffic by simply improving and updating your existing content. A rewrite can be a highly valuable, highly underrated contribution to your SEO—if...more
Successful SEO content should act as a guide – not just around your website, but for users on their specific journey to answers and solutions. Visitors to your law firm’s website arrive with different intentions and levels of...more
Google tries to connect searchers with the services they want. But when you want a lawyer and not a cheeseburger, Google doesn’t always do what it’s supposed to do....more
Page speed is one of the most important components of your website. Not only does a faster load time improve the user experience, but it can also be viewed as a factor for search engines. If you’ve been looking for ways to...more
Topical authority is important for legal marketers to understand if they hope to have a substantial web presence. As so much of the marketing for law firms revolves around thought leadership and sharing expertise, topical...more
All hail the good news! Keyword density is no longer considered a ranking factor. But keywords can still make or break your digital marketing efforts. Here’s how....more
The number of people clicking through to your website is obviously a key metric for the success of your business—but did you know click data is also a ranking factor on Google? Historically, Google has been pretty...more
As we prepare to move into a new year, it’s important to take stock of the trends shaping future SEO activity. With the rise of AI, it’s becoming even more crucial for search engines to understand user intent, prioritize user...more
What is SEO and Why Should Law Firms Use It? Search engine optimization (SEO) describes the tactics and strategies for optimizing a website to improve visibility on organic search. Search engine rankings are crucial for...more
Every day, thousands of people are turning to podcasting as a way to grow their businesses, make new connections, and gain exposure. A recent survey by Techsurvey found that 33% of Americans are listening to podcasts at least...more
October 5, 2023 | Blog A good law firm’s marketing strategy has many aspects: content creation, keyword research, image sourcing, and social media. Creating these on a consistent basis will help your firm stand out from the...more
More than 50% of users on mobile and desktop do not click on organic or paid search results. Zero-click searches are on the rise, and lawyers who don’t keep up with the trend will fall behind. SEO is a dog-eat-dog world....more
If websites were like watches, you could peer inside to find out what’s going on with the mechanics. However, online marketing and SEO rely on many more moving pieces than a standard timepiece—and it can be pretty tricky to...more
No, this will not be a history lesson in the Donner Party. Instead, we’re delving into a modern dilemma that lawyers aiming to conquer the web need to understand: keyword cannibalization....more
SEO requires patience—but that doesn’t mean you should be left wondering when you’ll get a return on your investment. Luckily, you don’t need to be a professional marketer to understand the basics of SEO factors and how...more
Producing content for your law firm’s website is helpful in any form, but it has the most impact when you create content with SEO, or search engine optimization, at the forefront of your mind. Knowing the building blocks of...more