With over a decade of experience in developing web content for a variety of enterprises, Stephanie Lica aims to provide informative, yet interesting pieces that break down complex topics in a way that readers can understand and enjoy.
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SEM Trends You Need to Know for 2021
Following a turbulent year, search engine marketing looks little like it did just a few months ago. Perhaps most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed every aspect of user behavior. Additionally, top search engines released new tools emphasizing search intent, automation, and machine learning. These and other shifts suggest that the already rapid pace of SEM…Read More
What Makes Criminal Defense Attorney Marketing So Difficult?
Every legal practice area holds its fair share of marketing challenges, but criminal defense attorneys find it uniquely difficult to attract and retain clients. From building brand awareness to producing conversions, every element of criminal defense attorney marketing sees complications above and beyond those associated with other niches. Despite all this, it’s possible to connect…Read More
What Matters More: Your Website or Attorney Profile?
From attorney profiles to law firm websites, and even social media, it’s easy to feel stretched thin by the digital marketing demands of today’s legal industry. In an effort to streamline marketing campaigns, some attorneys prefer to focus primarily on specific aspects of their online presence—often to the detriment of others. Some attorneys may opt…Read More
Email Marketing Terms to Know
The language of digital marketing can be confusing. Email marketing, in particular, comes with a variety of complicated terms and metrics. A thorough understanding of common email marketing terms is key to the success of any online marketing campaign. To that end, we’ve highlighted several important email marketing terms to know: Above the Fold Above…Read More
How to Put a Small Budget to Work With Digital Advertising
The cliché about spending money to make money rings true in legal marketing, where digital outreach plays a crucial role in acquiring and converting leads. Paid digital advertising benefits law firms of all shapes and sizes, but it’s particularly helpful for solo or small boutique firms with limited budgets. Smaller firms lack the resources to…Read More
Should Your Firm Have a Social Media Policy?
Social media plays a critical role in modern law firm marketing, as evidenced by data from the 2019 American Bar Association Legal Technology Survey Report. According to this influential study, 80 percent of law firms currently maintain a presence on platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Today’s attorneys regard these sites as crucial for attracting…Read More
Why You Should Update Old Content On Your Website
Law firms aiming to boost brand awareness, attract new clients, and effectively drive traffic to their websites know to invest in content marketing. However, it’s also true that all digital content diminishes in value over time. Even the most well-researched, high-quality articles have a shelf life. This is why it’s so important to update your…Read More
Ethics for Attorneys in the Age of Social Media
Social media has transformed every aspect of the modern legal landscape. Previously reliant on word of mouth, clients now follow lawyers on Facebook, seek background information on LinkedIn, and watch law firm videos on YouTube. An increasing share of today’s lawyers dedicate significant effort to top social media platforms where they can build brand awareness…Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Your Law Firm’s Reviews
In today’s review-oriented world, social proof plays a key role in virtually every purchase we make or service we seek. Results from one notable study by BrightLocal suggested that the average customer needs to read at least 10 reviews before they trust a business. Many refuse to even consider patronizing businesses that lack reviews, revealing…Read More
Why You Should Be Using Legal Intake Software
Even if you’re already using software to handle case management. There’s a lot to love about case management software. These systems streamline a variety of client interactions while also making it easier to maintain efficient workflows. Unfortunately, it’s not suited for all law firm functions. Effective legal intake calls for specialized programs that are designed…Read More
The Ethical Considerations of Legal Referrals
Referral marketing allows law firms to produce a steady stream of new clients at a minimal cost. Scoring occasional referrals from close professional connections or satisfied clients is one thing, but actively seeking them out is different. Attorneys unfamiliar with this approach sometimes worry about the ethical implications, particularly for referral protocol that involves financial…Read More
How to Ask for Referrals
Referrals can serve as a wonderful source of qualified leads for your law firm. In an age of digital marketing, many attorneys ace social media, yet struggle to build the strong and lasting connections needed to create a steady stream of referrals. Far too many regard referrals as “just happening,” rather than as the end…Read More