Instagram is a wildly popular social media application that allows users to share photos or videos of themselves with their followers. While it was mainly used by individuals during its early years, its acquisition by Facebook and the promotion tools that came along with it have made it a powerful … read more

Websites; they’re obvious, right? One of the first steps a lawyer should make when implementing a marketing strategy is the creation of a website. Slap up your biography, a few notes about the areas of law you practice, a “contact us” page, and you’re done, right? If you’re reading this, … read more

We’ve previously blogged about the importance of having a Google+ account for your law firm, despite the fact that the platform never gained the traction of other popular online offerings such as Facebook or Twitter. The biggest benefit to having an active Google+ account were the SEO benefits and the … read more

Understanding Your Community As a lawyer, it’s likely that you serve members of the community in which you work. Your community is your customer base, and like any business, it’s essential for you to understand your customer base in regards to its needs and demographics. There are a number of … read more

In the digital marketing world, there are different strategies that can be used for search engine optimization (SEO): black hat SEO and white hat SEO. Understanding the difference between them can help you better plan for your long-term SEO goals. Black Hat SEO Black hat SEO essentially involves “tricking” Google … read more

As we’ve blogged about before, Google regularly and consistently makes changes to its ranking algorithm (and yes, uses a lot of animal names in doing so).   Since 2011, when the first such change was introduced, there has been at least nine major updates, affecting how websites are ranked, and … read more

Distinguishing yourself from other lawyers in a crowded marketplace can be a difficult exercise.  Every lawyer advertises themselves as experienced, trustworthy, and reliable – and of course, you are too! So what can you do to distinguish yourself in your marketing efforts? There are a number of things you can … read more

Your law firm’s website is your digital calling card. A website that is up to date, optimized, and regularly updated is a critical element in positioning your firm as a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and authoritative source.  Well-written on-site content is therefore key. However, off-site content is just as important, as is … read more

Putting a well-organized marketing plan into place can be difficult for lawyers. Lawyers are often extremely experienced in certain areas of the law, and it’s easy to get caught up in talking about how experienced you are, how good you are at your job, and why your firm is the … read more

We’ve previously blogged about the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) scrutiny of the marketing practices of lawyers and firms in Ontario, and the discipline that may result where firms do not adhere to the Law Society’s rules that govern marketing and advertising of legal services.   Now, legal marketing practices … read more