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Marketing Attorney Blog

Covers law marketing and business development. By Micah Buchdahl.

http://www.marketingattorney.com/

May 28
WMT: Facebook for Lawyers -- "Like" It?

WMT: Facebook for Lawyers -- "Like" It?

As part of my monthly contributions to Web Marketing Today, I'm slowly working my way through the major social media sites. I started with LinkedIn, which has the most relevance to the most attorneys. In future months, I'll tackle Twitter.…
May 27
California State Bar Discusses Lawyer Website Warning Label

California State Bar Discusses Lawyer Website Warning Label

Recently, a California State Bar committee discussed a controversial proposal that would put a red warning label on attorney profiles for those facing disciplinary charges. This would take the concept of a website disclaimer to new heights.…
May 23
ABA President Reappoints Buchdahl to Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education

ABA President Reappoints Buchdahl to Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education

American Bar Association (ABA) incoming President James R. Silkenat has reappointed attorney Micah Buchdahl to a three year term on the Standing Committee of Continuing Legal Education (SCOCLE). The committee is a driving force behind all…

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Legal Internet Marketing Blog

Covers client development, SEO and legal marketing. By SLS Consulting

http://www.legalinternetmarketingblog.com/

May 24
5 Things that Have Changed Internet Marketing & Website Development

5 Things that Have Changed Internet Marketing & Website Development

The constant factor in the relationship between Internet marketing and website development is Change. Whether you work in the field of online marketing or run a business, the evolution of content, SEO, web design, social, and local listings…
May 16
Even Google+ Needs a Redesign

Even Google+ Needs a Redesign

If you’re in the Internet marketing business or run your own company’s online campaign, you’ve probably heard about the 6th annual Google I/O conference in San Francisco that began yesterday and will last until May 17.…
May 15
Hit by a Google Panda Update and Don’t Know Why? The Answer Might be in Your Content

Hit by a Google Panda Update and Don’t Know Why? The Answer Might be in Your Content

Contrary to what you might think, Google’s ultimate goal isn’t to sabotage your website’s search engine rankings. What makes Google the powerhouse that it is rests in its desire for webmasters to create the best user…

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Professional Development…

Professional Development Perspectives

Covers client development, leadership and time management. By Cynthia Pladziewicz.

http://www.professionaldevelopmentperspectives.com

Mar 25
Career Advice from Maya Angelou

Career Advice from Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou inspires me to be a kinder and better person. Turns out she would also make a great career advisor. I recently came across this quote: You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal.…
Feb 18
How to Improve Your Next Strategic Planning Retreat

How to Improve Your Next Strategic Planning Retreat

Lately I've been working on retreats for law firms, foundations and other clients. One tool I recommend before any important retreat or strategic planning session is a pre-retreat survey. Why? Research shows if you wait until the…
Dec 31
Lawyers, the Good Life and Work: What Really Matters in 2013

Lawyers, the Good Life and Work: What Really Matters in 2013

Last week a young attorney I coach asked why I left the practice of law to pursue a career in psychology and professional development. The answers to such questions are never simple. A lawyer friend died suddenly. I realized that life…

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LawyerCasting

Covers best practices in online legal marketing. By Joshua Fruchter.

http://www.lawyercasting.com/

Jan 23
Client Glancy Binkow & Goldberg Launches New Website Running on Drupal

Client Glancy Binkow & Goldberg Launches New Website Running on Drupal

The leading securities class action firm of Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP recently launched a new website designed and powered by eLawMarketing. For nearly 25 years, the Glancy firm has successfully prosecuted class action cases and…
Aug 29
Client Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP Launches New Law Firm Website Running on Drupal

Client Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP Launches New Law Firm Website Running on Drupal

We'd like to congratulate the Connecticut litigation law firm of Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP on the launch of their new website earlier this year. Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP is a litigation law firm with over a 50-year history in Connecticut focused on…
Jun 20
Great Tip to Prolong the Longevity of your Law Firm Email Alerts and Newsletter

Great Tip to Prolong the Longevity of your Law Firm Email Alerts and Newsletter

I had the pleasure of speaking last week on a panel presenting on "Growing Your Business Through Internet Marketing" at the 2012 Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting. Among the other speakers on the panel was an employment lawyer, Scott…

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RFPAttorney Blog

Covers legal marketing, legal procurement, and social media.

http://blog.rfpattorney.com/

Nov 16
Make Your Law Blog Stand Out – Google Authorship in Search

Make Your Law Blog Stand Out – Google Authorship in Search

Google recently enhanced their search results with an element called authorship in search. It is a cool feature that can really make your blog posts stand out in search results, yet it is underutilized by the majority of law bloggers out…
Nov 14
Facebook for Law Firms – Got Worse, Now Better (maybe)

Facebook for Law Firms – Got Worse, Now Better (maybe)

In my last post, I highlighted a few of the ways that Facebook’s appeal for law firms (via pages) has decreased.
Nov 5
In the legal market – LinkedIn stock up, Facebook down

In the legal market – LinkedIn stock up, Facebook down

This weekend, I was reading a great post by Kevin O’Keefe over at Lexblog about the growth and innovation at LinkedIn (see here).

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Profiting With Public Relations

Covers successful relationship building between law firms and clients. By Paramjit L. Mahli.

http://www.profitingwithpublicrelations.com/

Nov 1
Three Secrets To Becoming A Rainmaker: Tele-Cla

Three Secrets To Becoming A Rainmaker: Tele-Cla

Discover Three Secrets to Becoming A Rainmaker, so You Can Chart The Course For Success In Your Practice. Dear Lawyers,Imagine taking a leap forward in your practice in just a... Read more »
Oct 23
Biggest Mistakes Made By Lawyers In Business Development Interview for The Un-Billable Hour Podcast

Biggest Mistakes Made By Lawyers In Business Development Interview for The Un-Billable Hour Podcast

I had the opportunity to be interviewed for radio, something I haven’t done in years. I was interviewed on The Un-Billable Hour, by Attorney Rodney Dowell, to discuss some of the... Read more »
Aug 24
Lawyers and Professionals Do You Know The Other “F” Word?

Lawyers and Professionals Do You Know The Other “F” Word?

By Paramjit L. Mahli I’ve been thinking of writing a blog post on the power of focus for quite some time. Truth be known I have a pet peeve, when I ... Read more »

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Legal Marketing Blog

A blog dedicated to lawyer marketing in any size firm. Published by Tom Kane of Tom Kane Consulting, Inc.

http://www.legalmarketingblog.com/

Sep 7
Turn down clients? Are you nuts!

Turn down clients? Are you nuts!

In response to that question in these economic times, some (if not many) lawyers might say that you would be nuts to turn down any work that comes across the transom. Well, wrong answer IMHO. I would argue that you’re nuts if you don’t…
Aug 31
Social Media: The Cure for Institutional Marketing Mentality?

Social Media: The Cure for Institutional Marketing Mentality?

In the early days of legal marketing (oh say 1986) most lawyers were not the least bit interested in the subject. In fact, the “M” word was an anathema. When it became acceptable to some law firms, individual marketing efforts were…
Aug 22
2 Important PR Tip

2 Important PR Tip

Don’t be a snob, and all PR needs to be personal. That’s it. Okay, maybe a bit more detail is warranted. The first tip: don’t treat a reporter from an unfamiliar publication as someone to shun, since you may regret it one day when he or…

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Attorney Marketing Advisers

Covers internet marketing, lawyer blog creation, pay per click advertising, online branding.

http://www.attorneymarketingadvisers.com/blog/

Feb 23
The Google Display Network

The Google Display Network

Why it works for Attorneys I love the Display network for law firms. I know some people in the business think it’s a waste of time. Why? Because they are operating on assumptions that are outdated or they work in industries where the…
Feb 19
Pay Per Click For Attorneys: The Costs Are Skyrocketing

Pay Per Click For Attorneys: The Costs Are Skyrocketing

Knowing that the costs for PPC is going up dramatically for all terms related to the legal profession, I decided to check out what many people consider to be the most expensive term in all of Pay Per Click: Mesothelioma. I wanted to see just…
Feb 2
Marketing Strategy For Law Firm

Marketing Strategy For Law Firm

Why Small law firms must be marketing on the internet. We’ve all heard the phrase “The rich get richer,” and unfortunately it’s true when it comes to attorney advertising. The problem with advertising is that most law firms tend to…

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Virtual Marketing Officer

Covers practical marketing, business development and client service strategies for lawyers and law firm marketing professionals. By Jayne Navarre.

http://virtualmarketingofficer.com

Jun 13
“Content is where the real money will be made” ~ Bill Gates (1996)

“Content is where the real money will be made” ~ Bill Gates (1996)

“Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting.” ~BILL GATES, January 3, 1996. In 2013, “content” finally appears to be THE hot tool in the…
Mar 12
Understanding marketing, business development and client development | Circus Style…

Understanding marketing, business development and client development | Circus Style…

What’s the difference between marketing, business development and client development? Unlike most consumer products, selling services such as law, accounting, real estate, insurance, and consulting involve higher involvement and a…
Mar 1
Social Seating | A ticket to business opportunitie

Social Seating | A ticket to business opportunitie

Looking for a more productive airline seat—not a quiet one where you can work, read, nap, or catch up on email, but one that puts you face-to-face with the CEO of your law firm’s most coveted prospect? Welcome to Social…

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Moire Marketing Blog

Covers advertising, client service, branding, business development and marketing.

http://www.moiremarketing.com/blog

Jun 11
10-Step Strategy for Effective HTML Email

10-Step Strategy for Effective HTML Email

We’ve all gotten them. Boring, irrelevant, badly designed HTML emails. Generally you can’t delete them fast enough. But once in a while there is that one that peaks your interest–a subject line that grabs your attention, a…
Mar 10
Mobile-friendly or mobile-optimized website

Mobile-friendly or mobile-optimized website

Mobile-friendly websites and mobile optimized websites are two different types of websites. If a website is Flash-based, it falls into neither of these categories. As the mobile space continues to see unprecedented growth, the importance of…
Jul 17
Let your bio tell a story

Let your bio tell a story

Would you want to talk to you at a cocktail party? I often ask our law firm clients this question when discussing their brand messaging strategy. However, the question seems even more pertinent when addressing their lawyers’ bios. With…

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CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law…

CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law Firms

Covers search engine marketing ideas for lawyers. By Clay Cazier.

http://www.casedetails.com

May 27
Google+’s New Design

Google+’s New Design

At the recent Google I/O Conference in San Francisco, the world's most popular search engine unveiled a slew of changes and updates to its fledgling social network
May 23
The Difference Between Publisher and Author Tags — and Why It Matter

The Difference Between Publisher and Author Tags — and Why It Matter

As a web publisher, lawyer and law firm marketer, you should learn about the difference between publisher and author tags for Google search results and Google+ business pages. This can have an impact on your firm's web business and…
May 22
Three More Best Practices for Blog Posts in 2013

Three More Best Practices for Blog Posts in 2013

For those lawyers who didn't get enough of our tips in Best Practices for Blog Posts in 2013, here are a few more suggestions to put your blog ahead of the competition.

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Social Media Marketing For Law…

Social Media Marketing For Law Firms

Shows lawyers how to use social media as part of their authority marketing and development campaigns. By Eria Odhuba.

http://socialmediamarketingforlawfirms.com/

May 13
Why Customer Feedback Has To Be At The Centre Of Your Legal Services Business Strategy

Why Customer Feedback Has To Be At The Centre Of Your Legal Services Business Strategy

If you are a lawyer, how many times have you been surprised by the loss of a client that you thought was happy with what you delivered? When this happened, did you challenge the assumptions you had about how great you thought your…
Feb 18
Why Law Firm Partners Need To Stop Pushing Marketing & Business Development Down Their Priority List

Why Law Firm Partners Need To Stop Pushing Marketing & Business Development Down Their Priority List

If you follow some of the law firm-focused discussion groups on LinkedIn, you’ll inevitably read some that moan about the low priority given to marketing and business development in many law firms. I have mentioned before that one of…
Dec 11
Why Law Firms Need To Create Different Offers For Evolving Buyer Cycle

Why Law Firms Need To Create Different Offers For Evolving Buyer Cycle

One of the problems you may face as a lawyer is getting prospects to eliminate all other options available and select you to provide the legal services they are looking for. Given this pressure, you may be tempted to try and get an immediate…

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Lawyer Advertising Blog - Attorney…

Lawyer Advertising Blog - Attorney Advertising & Marketing Info

Covers attorney advertising on TV, radio, billboards, yellow pages, Internet and vanity phone numbers. By Philip L. Franckel.

http://www.lawyer-advertising-blog.com

Apr 24
Is TV Advertising Going The Way of The Yellow Pages?

Is TV Advertising Going The Way of The Yellow Pages?

Lawyers who have advertised on TV for a long time have noticed that it’s not working as well as it used to. Many lawyers have asked me why TV advertising is not what it used to be. I see some similarities with TV advertising to the…
Nov 27
Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

When the yellow pages calls to sell you an ad, you might want to give it some thought before saying No Thanks. Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, a Montana restaurant, found themselves listed for free under the “Animal Carcass Removal” section in the…
Nov 27
Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

When the yellow pages calls to sell you an ad, you might want to give it some thought before saying No Thanks. Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, a Montana restaurant, found themselves listed for free under the “Animal Carcass Removal” section in the…

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Law Firm Marketing &…

Law Firm Marketing & Management Systems

Covers rainmaking and marketing systems for small law firms. By Mina Sirkin.

http://lawmarketingsystems.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Apr 10
Jackson v. AEG: Mina Sirkin quoted in Rollingstone

Jackson v. AEG: Mina Sirkin quoted in Rollingstone

Rollingstone quotes Mina Sirkin re Jackson v. AEG By Steve Knopper April 10, 2013 11:05 AM ET "The latest super-trial involving Michael Jackson will hinge on a few key questions: Did executives from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Sep 10
Conservatorship Los Angeles: How to Apply for Conservatorships in Los Angele

Conservatorship Los Angeles: How to Apply for Conservatorships in Los Angele

Los Angeles Conservatorship Attorney, Mina Sirkin advises clients regarding Conservatorship and Guardianship procedures and requirements. Applying for appointment as a Conservator begins with a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
Sep 8
Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse: LAPA Oct. 22, 2011

Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse: LAPA Oct. 22, 2011

Los Angeles Probate Attorney, Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse Los Angeles Probate Attorney, Mina Sirkin will be speaking at the LAPA's 35th Annual October Conference on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

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Law Firm Web Strategy

Covers legal marketing. By AttorneySync.

http://www.lawfirminternetstrategy.com/

Nov 7
6 Steps to SEO Blogging Success for Law Firm

6 Steps to SEO Blogging Success for Law Firm

One of the most difficult tasks in legal internet marketing is motivating and showing attorneys how to write their firm's blog.
Jan 31
Were You Looking For Law Firm SEO or Paid Search?

Were You Looking For Law Firm SEO or Paid Search?

I spoke with a number of lawyers over the last several weeks that came to our agency in search of law firm SEO services........at least that's what they thought they wanted.
Jan 25
8 Tips On Writing Great Web Content For Your Law Firm's Website

8 Tips On Writing Great Web Content For Your Law Firm's Website

I talk with lawyers everyday that have websites they need help marketing. They want their websites to bring in more traffic, more leads, and more clients. When I ask how often they are updating their sites and what type of content they are…

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Blawg Review

Features reviews of legal blogs.

http://blawgreview.blogspot.com/

Jul 2
The Civil Rights Act, 1964

The Civil Rights Act, 1964

Blawg Review #324 at the law blog of Texas attorney Paul Kennedy, The Defense Rests, marks this day in 1964 when Lyndon Baines Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ending segregation in the United States, a signature piece of…
Jun 3
Blawg Review, Jubilee Special

Blawg Review, Jubilee Special

From his duck blind on the banks of the Thames, Charon QC watched as Her Majesty's barge and a flotilla of a thousand lesser vessels paraded before an adoring public out in the rain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's first sixty years.Quite…
May 21
Skull & Bones #322

Skull & Bones #322

Blawg Review #322, inspired by Skull & Bones, is hosted by the imaginative Kevin A. Thompson at Cyberlaw Central. Everyone knows about Kevin's blog; fewer know much at all about the secret society known as Skull & Bones. So, first, a little…

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Legal Ethics and Marketing

Covers the rules and policies that govern client development for legal services - lawyer advertising, marketing, and sales. By Will Hornsby.

http://www.willhornsby.com/

Jun 15
My mistake on Virginia's Rule on Confidentiality

My mistake on Virginia's Rule on Confidentiality

Yesterday I posted about In re Hunter, a Virginia disciplinary matter that addressed ethics obligations regarding blog posts. A three-judge panel upheld Hunter’s right to blog about cases without his client’s consent. I wrote that there…
Jun 14
Blogs and Client Confidentiality - a tale of two rule

Blogs and Client Confidentiality - a tale of two rule
Apr 30
When is the cost of advertising reasonable?

When is the cost of advertising reasonable?

A recent article in the ABA Journal discusses the use of what it calls "deal-of-the-day" coupons, in other words, the GroupOn model, as a method of client development. The article looks at aspects of three state ethics opinions that all come…

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The Attorney Marketing Blog

Provides marketing tips, ideas and strategies. By Tom O'Leary.

http://www.the-attorneys-atm.com/attorney-marketing-blog/

Jan 26
A Very Expensive Lesson

A Very Expensive Lesson

I know….it’s been a long time since I posted. Twelve to 14 hour days and weekends too don’t leave me a lot of time. Over the last 5 weeks, of the many calls I’ve taken from law firms, three stood out. All three had the same story. …
Apr 8
How A Recent Law School Graduate Can Teach Even Old Dogs New Trick

How A Recent Law School Graduate Can Teach Even Old Dogs New Trick

In 2008, a new law school grad by the name of Josh Williams hit the road and accepted a job at one of the largest firms in Minneapolis. Within a year, he knew “Big Law” was not for him and made the decision to go solo. This decision was…
Mar 29
Google Boost & Tags For Law Firm

Google Boost & Tags For Law Firm

For years, I’ve asked my clients to invest in Google Adwords because it is an effective way to leverage Google’s dominance for local search traffic. In fact, I have several clients that don’t care where their website shows up in…

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LawMapping for Success

Covers branding, marketing and social media for lawyers.

http://lawmapping.com

Aug 25
I Wish I’d Learned More About …

I Wish I’d Learned More About …

I recently read an interesting post on Lifehack by Brian Armstrong entitled “8 Essential Skills They Didn’t Teach You in School.” Brian made several great points in his blog post. For example, he wishes there’d been a class on how…
Aug 19
Growing Your Social Networks Organically

Growing Your Social Networks Organically

Jonathon Fields has written a great post for social media “newbies” and one of the unwritten rules he lists is “Grow Organically”. This provoked a great deal of thought for me and I wondered what you all thought. We’ve all been on…
Aug 11
Martindale Goes Social

Martindale Goes Social

Social Media and Social Networking has finally penetrated the core of the legal profession. A brand new social networking site, backed by the muscle of Martindale-Hubbell/Lexis Nexis, promises to be THE place to network with other…

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The Marketing Attorney Blog

Law Firm Business Development Advice and Discussion from Micah Buchdahl

http://www.marketingattorney.com/

May 28
WMT: Facebook for Lawyers -- "Like" It?

WMT: Facebook for Lawyers -- "Like" It?

As part of my monthly contributions to Web Marketing Today, I'm slowly working my way through the major social media sites. I started with LinkedIn, which has the most relevance to the most attorneys. In future months, I'll tackle Twitter.…
May 27
California State Bar Discusses Lawyer Website Warning Label

California State Bar Discusses Lawyer Website Warning Label

Recently, a California State Bar committee discussed a controversial proposal that would put a red warning label on attorney profiles for those facing disciplinary charges. This would take the concept of a website disclaimer to new heights.…
May 23
ABA President Reappoints Buchdahl to Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education

ABA President Reappoints Buchdahl to Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education

American Bar Association (ABA) incoming President James R. Silkenat has reappointed attorney Micah Buchdahl to a three year term on the Standing Committee of Continuing Legal Education (SCOCLE). The committee is a driving force behind all…

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Rainmaking Club: Law Firm…

Rainmaking Club: Law Firm Marketing & Litigation Support Marketing

Features business development, rainmaking and law firm marketing techniques. By Margaret Grisdela.

http://www.rainmakingclub.com/

May 1
New Florida Bar Attorney Advertising Rules Take Effect May 1

New Florida Bar Attorney Advertising Rules Take Effect May 1

Ads for Florida attorneys may now contain testimonials and statements of past results that are objectively verifiable, according to new rules that went into effect today.All forms of advertising are now covered by the updated rules, which…
Mar 11
Fannie & Freddie Panel Counsel Rules Changing

Fannie & Freddie Panel Counsel Rules Changing

Effective 6/1/13, new referrals for Freddie Mac Default Legal Matters (and also Fannie Mae cases) must be sent to law firms selected and approved by Servicers. The two agencies appear to be on parallel paths in these initiatives, under…
Mar 8
Four Tips for Law Firm Marketing Succe

Four Tips for Law Firm Marketing Succe

Law firm marketing communications that are clear, concise, consistent, and constant have the best chance for successful revenue generation.Yesterday I was speaking with a marketing professional who spent several years in communications and…

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Law firm rainmaking CLE course

Covers client development, messaging, branding and marketing. By Andrew Wilcox.

http://lawfirmrainmaker.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Rainmaker scouting

Rainmaker scouting

On a recent cross country flight, I had the opportunity to sit next to a chief scout of a major league baseball team. To a baseball junkie, this was like Charlie getting the golden ticket. After 4 hours, I doubt he felt the same…
Mar 18
Spider Sense

Spider Sense

Have you ever thought about what you are really selling?Experience, firm name and presence, practice area knowledge, customer service, risk mitigation, your record…These are the usual items that end up on a whiteboard when I consult…
Feb 1
Premature Elaboration

Premature Elaboration

Over the holidays you have a chance to catch up at parties with people you don’t see every day. It’s also a great time for storytelling. Reflecting on the year. Old stories that get better with time. There are…

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The Marcus Perspective

A contrarian's view of professional services marketing and management. By Bruce W. Marcus.

http://themarcusperspective.typepad.com/themarcusperspective/

Mar 20
CPAC – A CONFLUENCE OF CLOWNS

CPAC – A CONFLUENCE OF CLOWNS

Giving Conservatism A Bad Name – An Exercise In Self-Deception It’s with shock and awe that one watched the annual meeting of CPAC – the Conservative Political Action Committee. Every crackpot, economic naïf, and loser in the right…
Feb 12
THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

SURVIVING IN THE CURRENT CASCADE OF ECONOMIC DISASTER
Jun 2
THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

WHAT VALEDICTORIANS AND MARKETERS HAVE IN COMMON

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Amy Campbell's Web Log

Covers new media, web marketing and law firm marketing. From Amy Campbell of infoworks1.com.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/amy

Mar 14
Know Thy Facebook Privacy Setting

Know Thy Facebook Privacy Setting

The Wall Street Journal published an article this week worth sharing. In A Guide to Facebook Privacy Options, Lorie Faith Cranor, an associate professor and director of the CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon…
Jul 26
Why Attorneys Hate Marketing

Why Attorneys Hate Marketing

John O. Cunningham has worked as an attorney, a legal reporter and a marketing and communications consultant and is especially well suited to write an article on why lawyers seem so resistant to the business of promoting their business. John…
Jun 29
Hallelujah! Tweets No Longer Autopost to Linkedin. This Will Improve Linkedin Experience.

Hallelujah! Tweets No Longer Autopost to Linkedin. This Will Improve Linkedin Experience.

I’ve been ranting for months about how Linkedin is not Twitter. And just because I’m connected to you on Linkedin doesn’t mean I want to read your copious, not-my-main industry tweets! If I did, I would follow you on Twitter. (Please…

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ESQ Creative Blog

Covers technical aspects of digital legal marketing.

http://esqcreative.com/blog/

Dec 12
Convert Flash Ads to HTML5 in AdWord

Convert Flash Ads to HTML5 in AdWord

It's nice for advertisers to have an option for animated ads in the post-Flash era, but maybe not so nice for website visitors.
Dec 5
7 Advanced Link Building Tactic

7 Advanced Link Building Tactic

Great suggestion to reap even more benefit from content development efforts. Do yourself a favor and read the whole post.
Nov 29
3 Ways To Make Your Brand “Sticky” on The Cheap

3 Ways To Make Your Brand “Sticky” on The Cheap

Nearly every small business must figure out how to become, in the parlance of branding experts, "sticky" or "top of mind" when potential customers or clients need products or services. In the past, many of the traditional strategies to help…

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Wise Business Leader Blog

Covers strategic planning and management. By Catalyst Group, Inc.

http://www.wisebusinessleaderblog.com/

Jun 10
Are you missing some joy?

Are you missing some joy?

Every now and then some pattern strikes me as interesting. I have been talking with several people about politics, and I know that is always dangerous but what the heck. Anyway I began to notice a trend from people that were very emotional…
May 27
Consider your Firm's logo

Consider your Firm's logo

Whether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, your firm’s culture describes and governs the ways you and your staff think, feel and act. I would say that your culture starts with your logo because that is the first…
Jan 25
Do you really want a team

Do you really want a team

People in every firm we have visited talk about building a team, working as a team, or their team, but few understood how to create team work or how to develop a high performance team. Being part of a team has a lot to do with the…

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Legal PR Blawg @ Bork.com

News and commentary about legal and litigation public relations. From Robert H. Bork, Jr.

http://www.legalprblawg.com/

Feb 9
The risks of big-agency pr

The risks of big-agency pr

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/7/2006 EST Today's frontpage of The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) tells the interesting story of Edelman PR's efforts on behalf of Wal-Mart . Couple that with the Journal's Q&A with…
Feb 9
Editorial: "Now they tell us"

Editorial: "Now they tell us"

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 11/21/2006 EST The editors at The New York Sun make the point today that we made in our last post: "So where does Dow Corning go to get its $3.2 billion back." But they go further to link this most…
Feb 9
What Ponzi Scheme?

What Ponzi Scheme?

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 2/5/2009 EST How do you explain being taken in the biggest Ponzi scheme in history? This is the quite real challenge confronting the many investment firms and money managers who invested their clients'…

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Business Development

Thoughts, observation, commentary and notes on the field of business develoment and marketing for law firms. By Peter Darling.

http://peterdarling.typepad.com/business_development/

Aug 26
It's All About Timing

It's All About Timing

Business development is all about three things -- relationships, value and timing. Today, we're going to discuss timing.
Aug 21
Test them

Test them

The key to successful business development isn't simply hearing the word "yes". It's hearing it fast. You need to know, quickly, whether someone you're in discussions with is serious about doing business, or whether they're not. If they're…
Feb 4
A Great Site, Perfectly Executed, and a Great Site, Very Badly Executed

A Great Site, Perfectly Executed, and a Great Site, Very Badly Executed

Take a look at these two sites:www.mofo.comThe new Morrison & Foerster site. Beautifully designed (I'm amazed a big law firm let something so beautiful, striking, modern and designed actually get built), well-written, organized, everything.…

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Passion, People and Principles

Covers strategy, management and client relations. By David Maister.

http://davidmaister.com/blog

Jan 5
Farewell and Thank

Farewell and Thank

After nearly 30 years of advising and writing about professional services, I have decided to retire. I no longer plan to consult, speak or write.A wonderful way to mark this decision happened last month (December 2009) when the Association of…
Jun 13
Suspension of Blog

Suspension of Blog

I’m going to stop blogging for a while – at least taking the summer off.If you’d like to be notified if and when I return to regular blogging, just add your name to my email list (www.davidmaister.com/subscriptions ) and I’ll send you…
Jun 11
Being a Happy and Successful Lawyer

Being a Happy and Successful Lawyer

Stephen C. Ellis is the managing partner at the law firm of Tucker, Ellis & West.What follows is the commencement address he gave at Case Western reserve School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio on May 19, 2008. The title of his remarks is "On Being…

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Lawyers With A Life

For lawyers and law firms looking to create better practices and better business. By Simon Tupman.

http://lawyerswithalife.blogspot.com/

Jul 8
Lack of Self-Promotion Hurts Women in Large Firm

Lack of Self-Promotion Hurts Women in Large Firm

An interesting article from the AM Law Daily which offers some sensible advice to women wishing to further their legal careers and proposes changes to a system that has held so many women back in law firms. Bottom line: opportunity is calling…
Jul 1
Study: Law Firms Have "Little or No Interest in Change," CLOs Say

Study: Law Firms Have "Little or No Interest in Change," CLOs Say

An interesting debate unfolds on the AM Daily website today regarding the results of a survey carried out by Altman Weil that found that law firms 'aren't exactly embracing the forces of change that many claim are sweeping the legal…
Jun 28
Firm of the Future Conference

Firm of the Future Conference

After hosting the Future Firm Forum in Ohakune the last two years, it is good to see the theme is catching on overseas.On 23-24 October, The Law Firm of the Future conference will take place in San Diego, California. The conference has a…

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lawfirmblogging.com

Covers legal marketing and law firm blogging. By Nathan W. Burke.

http://lawfirmblogging.com

Sep 9
Textbook Piracy Concerns in Modern Academia

Textbook Piracy Concerns in Modern Academia

The publishing industry is facing a number of challenges in this highly technical society. Reports of decline in sales of textbooks have become regular news for most university presses. And the issues surrounding the decline just make the…
Jun 2
Jon M Queen, Environmental Finance Attorney, Addresses CDM Validator Attrition Problems with a Law Firm Comparison

Jon M Queen, Environmental Finance Attorney, Addresses CDM Validator Attrition Problems with a Law Firm Comparison

Last month, Attorney Jon M Queen brought up an interesting challenge faced by Clean Development Mechanism validators (related to the Kyoto Protocol) regarding the attrition rate at the Designated Operational Entities which are commonly…
Apr 28
Misleading Marketing Tactics Used By HMO

Misleading Marketing Tactics Used By HMO

There are a number of ways people are lured into signing up for Health Maintenance Organizations or HMOs. The best method so far is advertising or rather misleading advertising, in which HMOs appear to offer more than they actually deliver.

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Law Marketing Success

Strategies for marketing the small law firm and solo law practice. Published by Michael Flint.

http://www.lawmarketingsuccess.com/my_weblog/

Feb 12
Welcome and Thank You for Visiting LawMarketingSuccess.com

Welcome and Thank You for Visiting LawMarketingSuccess.com

In over 20 years as a law firm marketing consultant to small firms and solos, I have helped hundreds of attorneys build more profitable and enjoyable practices while successfully handling the challenges of practicing law. Blogs are now the…
Feb 11
Successful Family Law Blog Content.....$197/Month

Successful Family Law Blog Content.....$197/Month

Time is money … Allow us to spend our time on your Blog to enable you to use your time to make more money. If you haven't yet seen the type of content we would be pleased to provide to you for your Blog, please visit…
Dec 1
Successful Family Law Blog Content.....$197/Month

Successful Family Law Blog Content.....$197/Month

Time is money â€¦ Allow us to spend our time on your Blog to enable you to use your time to make more money. If you haven't yet seen the type of content we would be pleased to provide to you for your Blog, please visit…

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Associate Marketing Mentor

Helping associates become rainmakers, partners and entrepreneurs. By Larry Bodine and Michael A. Cummings.

http://pm.typepad.com/associatemarketing/

Apr 30
New Location for this Blog

New Location for this Blog

This Blog is continued at the LawMarketing Blog, at http://blog.larrybodine.com.
Jul 8
Associates Contribute to Client Development

Associates Contribute to Client Development

There's a good article on page 26 of the July ABA Journal about how associates can contribute to client development. "They are the secret weapon--they unlock the market for you," said Rick Davis, the chief marketing officer for 150-lawyer
May 9
Why Marketing and Selling Are Now Essential Legal Skill

Why Marketing and Selling Are Now Essential Legal Skill

By Michael G. Cummings of SAGE PDI, Inc. in St. Charles, IL. He can be reached at 630-572-4798 and mcummings@sageprofessional.com. Mike is the co-Author: Best Practices In Building Your Professional Network for Attorneys,…

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Authentic Law Marketing Blog

By Ferris Consulting.

http://www.authenticlawmarketing.com

May 22
Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

A challenge many lawyers face is finding the balance between client work and growing a legal practice. How do you find the time to do both effectively? One solution is to focus on attracting better clients, not just "more" clients. This…
Feb 19
Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

The most frequent question I am asked is how do I get more collaborative cases? Why are some Collaborative Law professionals attracting more collaborative cases than others? What are the qualities of a successful collaborative professional? I…
Jul 18
Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Sometimes it is the little things that can make a big difference in growing a law practice. Often, lawyers will avoid marketing because it will take too much time or it is an activity outside of their comfort zone.

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Golden Practices

Covers communications, firm branding, firm leadership, firm operations, legal industry trends, marketing and strategic planning. By Michelle Golden.

http://goldenmarketing.typepad.com/weblog/

May 1
Women and Work; Where We've Been, Where We Are

Women and Work; Where We've Been, Where We Are

So much chatter about why the percent of women on the earth isn't the same as the percent of women in this business or that industry or the boardroom down the hall. Reach back and...
Apr 1
Set People Up For Success. Be a Bob.

Set People Up For Success. Be a Bob.

Setting people up for success is something of an art. Bob had it down pat; he was the consummate professional. He’s retired now, but his reputation of wisdom and effectiveness was earned over decades of...
Mar 8
Guilt. Honesty. Starting over.

Guilt. Honesty. Starting over.

I don't post here often enough. I know that. I'm lucky that I started my blog so long ago (has it really been 8 years?) that it was fairly "established" before a gazillion blogs populated...

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Law Marketing Monitor

Covers law firm Internet marketing, websites, blogging, search engine optimization, and technology for lawyers. By AttorneySync.

http://www.lawmarketingmonitor.com/

Apr 17
Actionable SEO Dashboards for Lawyer

Actionable SEO Dashboards for Lawyer

Do you monitor the web analytics for your law firm? What dashboards have you created? Here are some thoughts on creating actionable SEO dashboards in Google Analytics that will better help you understand the meaningful traffic to your site(s)…
Mar 26
Stop It!

Stop It!

Stop pretending you’re a web designer. Do you have a background in design? Do you have years of experience designing and developing websites for lawyers? For business? For anyone? Stop pretending you do. Stop telling yourself that your…
Mar 18
Building Authority

Building Authority

Authority Machine Let’s say you’re researching something related to a legal matter. As a lawyer, you probably do this all the time. You research case law and statutes. Depending on the task, you might turn to another lawyer you…

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Attorney SEO Blog

Covers legal marketing for attorneys. By Sequoia Legal Marketing.

http://www.lawyerseo.org

Feb 28
When a “Lead” is NOT a “Lead”

When a “Lead” is NOT a “Lead”

If you were a law firm or attorney who wanted to pay for leads, a variety of websites are happy to offer this service. Both Nolo.com (now owned by ExpertHub) and AVVO.com offer such programs, among others. Usually, the site will direct…
Feb 19
Just Because I Emailed You, Doesn’t Mean I Want Your Newsletter.

Just Because I Emailed You, Doesn’t Mean I Want Your Newsletter.

Doesn’t the title just say about enough? I rarely.. perhaps never…have recommended newsletters to law firms as a method of marketing. What can you say in a newsletter that you can’t say in a blog? If I want to read what…
Jan 6
How to Lose Clients in Three Easy Step

How to Lose Clients in Three Easy Step

Let me paint a picture for you. You have a small child, a baby perhaps. That baby is sick; you take him to your local trusted pediatrician, Dr. Doe, who was recommended highly by your neighbor. While in the waiting room, you Google the good…

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Law Firm SEO Blog

Covers web strategy, internet marketing, and search engine optimization particularly with law firms in mind.

http://www.law-firmseo.com/

Feb 12
Lawyers prefer to link with lawyer

Lawyers prefer to link with lawyer

Dan Shure is right, “People like to link to people.” And this is true for lawyers. Don’t believe me? Look around. Go to almost any law firm website and you’re likely to find links to other lawyers. Why? There are…
Apr 19
Do +1?s Increase Click-Through? Google Webmaster Tools Provides Answer

Do +1?s Increase Click-Through? Google Webmaster Tools Provides Answer

Have you ever wondered how getting +1?s for your web pages influence click-through rates? Well, Google Webmaster Tools provides might provide you with some answers. Hopefully, by now you’ve already set up and verified your webmaster tools…
Apr 10
How Much Should SEO for my Law Firm Cost?

How Much Should SEO for my Law Firm Cost?

One of the most common questions we get is about how much a law firm should pay for SEO. And this isn’t the first time that I’ve written about this subject either. The problem, of course, is that it really depends. But the ultimate answer…

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Blogation - Search Engine…

Blogation - Search Engine Marketing Thoughts

Google AdWord, Yahoo Search Marketing (Overture) analysis, and affiliate marketing tips. From David Rodnitzky.

http://www.blogation.net/

Nov 22
Happy Thanksgiving! See y’all Monday

Happy Thanksgiving! See y’all Monday

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PPC Associates! We’ll be back and blogging on Monday, but until then, enjoy your feasts and football (go Pats!) and family time…and good luck with Black Friday! - Hillary Read
Nov 21
Close the Loop on Lead Gen

Close the Loop on Lead Gen

Today’s post is by Account Manager Kevin Neifach, an unabashed Cubs fan and University of Iowa grad who has worked in online marketing since 2009.
Nov 20
A Guide to Negative Keyword

A Guide to Negative Keyword

Today’s post is by Account Associate Bailey Lau, a recent UC-San Diego grad who loves playing softball and football and fueling herself by finding new places to eat. When using broad, broad match modifier, or phrase match keywords, you are…

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The Legal Watercooler

Covers legal marketing and legal industry developments.

http://legalwatercoolerblog.com/

Nov 8
Mind your (techie) manner

Mind your (techie) manner

Thank God the elections are over. I survived my first camping (IN A TENT) trip with the Girl Scouts at Camporee! Nuts & Magazine sales are on for Girl Scouts. Not to mention the Mixed Bag Design fundraiser at our school, which ended on…
Oct 16
Lawyers just wanna have fun!

Lawyers just wanna have fun!

Hey, those krazy (with a k) lawyers over at Allen Matkins are at it again … grab a cup of coffee and turn the volume up! My question is this: “Adam Stock, how the hell did you get them to do this?&#
Oct 1
It’s TED, LMA-LA Style

It’s TED, LMA-LA Style

For most of the week last week I was at the Legal Marketing Association‘s Board of Directors’ & Leaders’ meeting, preparing for a busy 2013 with our incoming leadership teams. As such, I missed the 10th Annual LMA-LA Continuing…

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PracticeSmarter

Provides law practice advice. By Judd Kessler.

http://www.abacuslaw.com/ps/

Oct 17
Are You a Technology Dinosaur?

Are You a Technology Dinosaur?

The latest issue of GP Solo Magazine features an article by Nerino J. Petro Jr. entitled “Are You a Technology Dinosaur?” The article explores a few basic technological advances that can immediately improve the efficiency of your law…
Oct 15
10 Ways Technology is Rewiring Law Practice

10 Ways Technology is Rewiring Law Practice

Earlier this month Robert Ambrogi gave a presentation at FirmFuture on the 10 ways that techno9logy is rewiring the law practice.
Oct 12
The Danger of the FBI Viru

The Danger of the FBI Viru

The FBI Virus is what is known as rogue spyware or ransom ware which means it claims to be a legitimate security warning but it is actually spyware itself. It attempts to scare you into paying a bogus $100 fine through a service called…

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Shatterbox

Covers legal marketing in the social media age. By Jay Pinkert.

http://www.shatterbox.biz/

Sep 4
Why Solo and Small Law Firms Are Ripe for Marketing Automation

Why Solo and Small Law Firms Are Ripe for Marketing Automation

Small law firm success has always been a matter of making the most out of limited time and resources — a complex mix of too many tasks, competing priorities and unrelenting deadlines. But with the advent of cloud computing and software as…
Aug 27
It’s Time for Legal Marketers to Put Facebook Away

It’s Time for Legal Marketers to Put Facebook Away

Facebook has had more than enough time and opportunity to make a difference in legal marketing. So where are the compelling case studies of Facebook for law firms? Where are the clear, replicable methods for acquiring new clients and…
Apr 6
Content Marketing for Law Firms: Quality Content Means Stronger SEO

Content Marketing for Law Firms: Quality Content Means Stronger SEO

Something interesting and easy to read for the holiday weekend… An infographic from content marketing firm Brafton News illustrates how high-quality, search-friendly content achieves SEO by organically populating sites with keywords and…

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Marketing on Trial

Covers social media and SEO. By Edward Granger.

http://www.marketingontrial.com/

Aug 3
4 Easy Tips for Building Your Brand Online

4 Easy Tips for Building Your Brand Online

Here’s something many lawyers overlook: You don’t need a company to build a brand. That’s right; you can build your own personal brand by promoting yourself online. You don’t need a fancy logo or a catchphrase. All you need is your…
Jul 20
The importance of community interaction and navigating Google.

The importance of community interaction and navigating Google.

We would like to give a special thank you to Robert Ambrogi. Marketing On Trial received our first mention ever on June 10th, 2012 via Robert Ambrogi of his LawSites legal marketing blog. It feels great to have our name on a fellow legal…
Jul 19
Your Firm’s Website Doesn’t Need Magic – It Needs Linkbait

Your Firm’s Website Doesn’t Need Magic – It Needs Linkbait

Whether you’re a lawyer, a judge or a magician, if you want to find your site on the first page of Google (and other search engines), you need quality content. That’s right: even magic doesn’t trump content. Your articles need to be…

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Louise Rosen Byer

Published By Louise Rosen Byer

http://www.louiserosenbyer.com/

Jul 12
When Silence is Not Golden

When Silence is Not Golden

If you are a professional, you have had tough ethical decisions to make in your career. This is an inescapable aspect of being in the business world. If this has not happened to you, you are new to your profession. And if it has, you are…
Mar 7
What Words Say ... About Us?

What Words Say ... About Us?

Recent interesting reading in the Harvard Business Review supports the sound advice -- choose your words carefully -- if you can. Say what?
Jan 31
The Big Reveal -- Strongest American Law Firm Brand

The Big Reveal -- Strongest American Law Firm Brand

Interesting results posted recently in The Strongest Law Firm Brands in the Land which delineates a study on law firm brand recognition by brand research company, Acritas? The question mark is intended because the most mentioned firms in…

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Law Firm Coach Blog

Covers law office management, marketing, and business development news and information. Published By Catalyst Group, Inc.

http://www.lawfirmcoachblog.com/

Jun 10
Are you missing some joy?

Are you missing some joy?

Every now and then some pattern strikes me as interesting. I have been talking with several people about politics, and I know that is always dangerous but what the heck. Anyway I began to notice a trend from people that were very emotional…
May 27
Consider your Firm's logo

Consider your Firm's logo

Whether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, your firm’s culture describes and governs the ways you and your staff think, feel and act. I would say that your culture starts with your logo because that is the first…
Jan 25
Do you really want a team

Do you really want a team

People in every firm we have visited talk about building a team, working as a team, or their team, but few understood how to create team work or how to develop a high performance team. Being part of a team has a lot to do with the…

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