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Why Creating FAQ Videos Is Smart for Law Firm Visibility
Today’s law firms stand at a crossroads. The legal industry is experiencing unprecedented technological advancement, with artificial intelligence transforming everything from document review to client communication. Yet when...more
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
Legal awards aren’t merely shiny trophies for the conference room wall; they’re strategic marketing assets that can transform your firm’s online visibility, credibility, and business development efforts. While some firms...more
Is your law firm struggling to stand out in today’s crowded legal marketplace? Pivoting to more video content could be just the game-changer you’ve been looking for....more
In today’s noisy and fast-changing content landscape, attorneys and law firms should strive to become THE DESTINATION for thought leadership in the eyes of their clients and referral sources—not merely A SOURCE of it....more
Selling to law firms isn’t just about pitching your product or service—it’s about demonstrating value. With so many offers—new technologies, software, and services—coming their way on a daily basis, most firms struggle...more
Every day, we speak to attorneys who have been burned by a marketing agency that overpromised and underdelivered. Holding your marketing agency accountable starts before you sign. It begins with vetting....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
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
There’s a right way (and a wrong way) to use AI tools for your law firm’s content creation. It’s possible to get authoritative, engaging, and human-sounding results…if you know how to prompt the AI tool. One note: AI is a...more
If your firm’s digital presence is lackluster or underperforming, it’s actively sabotaging your bottom line. While you’re focusing on billable hours and client development, a silent revenue killer is systematically draining...more
Your professional bio is more than a formality—it’s often the first impression you leave with potential clients. When someone hires an attorney, they’re not just choosing a service; they’re placing their trust in someone they...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
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
Case studies are one of the most powerful tools in the law firm marketing arsenal. Showcasing how your firm helped a real client resolve actual legal challenges allows you to clearly demonstrate its expertise, build...more
In today’s digital-first world, your law firm’s website is more than just a virtual brochure—it’s your most powerful marketing asset. Yet, I’ve encountered countless law firm websites that failed to convert visitors into...more
Digital underperformance is creating measurable business risk for law firms. Between 2024 and 2025, Am Law 200 firms collectively lost over 1.4 billion backlinks—digital credibility signals that directly impact search...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 most dangerous assumption in legal business development is that referred clients bypass digital scrutiny. New data from 9Sail’s forthcoming Am Law 200 Digital Visibility Report reveals a stark reality: 56% of law firm...more
Gone are the days when traditional SEO tactics could guarantee visibility. AI-driven search technologies and large language models (LLMs) like Google’s AI Mode and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are drastically reshaping how users find...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
Your law firm likely aspires to be considered the leading authority in your practice area. The challenge is that with so many people competing for this recognition, it can take time to stand out from the crowd. ...more
Here's the uncomfortable truth: If 90% of your clients come from referrals, you don't own your reputation. Other people do. You're building their influence while staying completely dependent on their goodwill....more
SEO and social media are two of the most powerful tactics your law firm can leverage to attract and nurture qualified leads. But if you think of social media and law firm SEO as entirely separate, unrelated tools, you’re...more