Posted on June 3, 2010
A Few of the Best Law Firm Websites at Lawyerist.com
Sometimes we all need a few visuals to help us understand what we like. I have a practice of keeping a reference file of great law firm websites to help inspire the design, functionality or content of future sites.
In my book, websites cannot be considered the best unless they look good, are easily found and provide the information and functionality users are seeking. I have listed a few websites I like – a few only meet one two of these qualities as well as my favorite law firm websites that meet them all.
Posted on March 8, 2010
Chatroulette and the Importance of Video at Lawyerist.com The world of online video conferencing has been in explosive growth mode recently, and the site Chatroulette has quickly become the latest sensation at the center of the conversation. Last week, it was featured in a segment on The Daily Show where Jon Stewart expertly depicted the current state of the infamous video chat site.
Posted on February 22, 2010
Motivation and Productivity Solution: Do One Thing Well at Lawyerist.com Three sources that I have been reading lately converge on methods to surpass the mediocre, whether it is within your small business or within the confines of a large, bureaucratic organization. Find your motivation, find your strength, then develop your niche.
Posted on February 16, 2010
Google AdWords: The Missing Startup Manual at Lawyerist.com I have to admit, Google AdWords confounded me at first. I had logged into the site many times clicked around a little, became frustrated, and found something else to do. Based on my experience, here is the missing 5 Step Startup Manual to get up and running with AdWords.
Posted on January 15, 2010
Legal Marketing Predictions for 2010 at Lawyerist.com It is time for the New Year’s predictions in marketing and social media. So instead of another “Top 10″ or “Best Ever” list to add to the mix, here are a few topics that have been trending in the marketing world that look as though they will become widespread in the coming year. Location-aware and geo-tagging, More media online, Online content shifts from free to fee, and more.
Posted on January 8, 2010
Consider Client Testimonials at Lawyerist.com Testimonials offer a great opportunity to brag, gush and tell the world how great you are. Many times these few words offer a more trusted opinion than something your potential clients might hear from you.
Posted on January 6, 2010
The Ants Go Marching One-by-One (the End of the Year of Twitter?) at the Lawyerist.com. The community structure of an ant colony can offer a great reference for the way the rush to social media has been implemented within our own society. we are nearing the end of the “Year of Twitter,” and how many people tweet only to step in line with the ant in front of them. The goal in any marketing tool should be to support your overall marketing strategy. Before embarking on a new method, consider the following ant-colony-related questions…
Posted on December 9, 2009
Become a Systematic Marketing Machine at the Lawyerist.com. Making your marketing systematic will help to break your marketing goals into smaller bite-sized projects that are more realistically achieved. Once you have determined all of the pieces required to keep in contact with your clients, develop a calendared system to make your process easier.
Posted on November 19, 2009
Pro Se Your Marketing at the Lawyerist.com. In every industry, there is an amateur who thinks they can do the job on their own. Whether it is a home project, real estate transaction or legal representation “doing it yourself” is not always the best option.
Posted on November 4, 2009
Join the Twitterverse in 5 Steps at the Lawyerist.com. How to tweet and what you might accomplish if you were to invest five minutes per day. Here is my Twitter methodology…