When it comes to attracting and nurturing qualified leads, SEO and social media are among the most critical tools available to your law firm. But while each is formidable on its own, I don’t think anything quite matches their...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
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
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
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
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
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
Don’t jump off a cliff, even if you think your competitors are magically reaching prospects just over the edge. In reality, your firm’s path to success probably doesn’t follow the same road as your competitors, even if you...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
The challenges of AI extend beyond AI-generated content. Today, lawyers face an opportunity to dance with AI for the benefit of SEO—especially in the SERP. Google’s rollout of AI summaries in US search results is in its...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
A website is a law firm’s most important office location. Many things contribute to a website ranking well in the eyes of Google. One of those is page speed. The prevalence of mobile devices in today’s world emphasizes this...more
SEO is one of the most essential factors for successful digital marketing. Domain authority is a big component of SEO, as it measures how authoritative a website’s content is and search engines use that information to...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
Stock photos are accessible, easy and pretty—what’s not to love? We know team or office photos are powerful on your Google Business Profile. We know a good profile photo is powerful. But did you know that photos can help or...more
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, law firms understand the critical importance of SEO performance. But what happens when you opt for a website redesign and fear the depreciation of your hard-earned search engine rankings?...more
Google has specifically stated that domain age doesn’t impact SEO—so why do older domains rank so well? What can younger firms do to compete? You may have heard our Director of SEO mention the longevity of a given domain...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