Your Relationships Are More Important Than SEO – LFMM 216
On this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Daniel explains why relationships are much more crucial to your business and growth than Search Engine Optimization. Listen to find out…
I Just Opened My Law Firm, Where Should I Start With My Marketing?
Opening your own law firm, especially straight out of law school, can be overwhelming. Unless you happen to win the lottery, chances are you don’t have a giant pile of…
Your Credibility is More Important Than SEO – LFMM 215
If you’re a consistent listener of this podcast, you’ve probably heard us say this before, but that’s because we strongly believe SEO is not nearly as important as most internet…
Your Referral Strategy is More Important Than SEO – LFMM 214
We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it: There is so much more to internet marketing than SEO! Referrals are a much more consistent, cost effective method for bringing…
The Single Best Way to Improve Your Marketing in 2018 – LFMM 213
On this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Daniel explains the single best way to ramp up your marketing for 2018. Don’t let your New Year’s resolution to improve…
A Simple Test of Your Website Home Page – LFMM 212
There is one simple question that any person who visits your website should be able to answer within seconds of going to your homepage. If you aren’t clearly conveying exactly…
Gratitude and Your Marketing Strategy – LFMM 211
How do you show current clients, past clients, referral sources, mentors, etc. that you’re thankful for them? The little things do mean the most sometimes, and small gestures that show…
The Smart Way to Use Social Media for Your Law Practice – LFMM 210
Your business’ social media presence is about so much more than posting a link to your website once a month. You want to stay top-of-mind with past clients, give potential…
The Holidays Are Almost Here… Don’t Lose Focus! – LFMM 209
The end of the year brings holidays and Quarter 4, which can be a very stressful time. Danny encourages you on this episode to keep moving forward and stay focused…
What Are the Most Important Functions of a Good Law Firm Website?
While there are many components to a good law firm website, today we’re going to cover a few of the most important features. You want your website to portray the…
What Are Good Blog Topic Ideas For My Law Firm?
If you’re thinking of starting a blog, it can be a little overwhelming to think of what you should write about. Every blog is different and finding out how to…
5 Questions to Understand Your Market – LFMM 208
Click play to learn the 5 questions you should be asking to better understand your clientele. The key to making them want and need your services is by putting yourself…
How to Generate More Repeat Business – LFMM 207
In this episode, Daniel gives you 4 ways you can stay top-of-mind with clients, so they’ll remember your name when the need arises to hire an attorney again. They’ll also…
Five Law Firm Marketing Tips to Help You Finish the Year Strong
It’s November already. 2018 will be here before you know it. I hope that 2017 has been a great year for you so far – but it’s not over yet!…
7 Deadly Sins of Internet Marketing
I recently saw a list of “7 Deadly Digital Marketing Sins” and it got me thinking…What are some of the big “sins” of internet marketing that we see lawyers committing…
One Simple Way to Stand Out on Social Media – LFMM 206
It’s pretty simple, yet not commonly done on social media. On this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Daniel explains how to stand out from your competitors on the…
Why It’s Easy to Waste Money on SEO – LFMM 205
There is so much more to the internet than Search Engine Optimization. There are over 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, but there is only ONE spot at the…
Don’t Chase the Bright Shiny Objects! – LFMM 204
New is exciting. It’s why there’s a frenzy every time Apple announces a new product or Starbucks releases a new drink. But like the Apple Pencil and the Unicorn Frappuccino,…
Simplicity Wins – LFMM 203
There’s a saying that “The confused mind never buys” and when it comes to hiring an attorney, this is especially true. As a lawyer, you’ve spent years in school and…
Where to Start With Your Internet Presence – LFMM 202
The internet is huge and there are a lot of different aspects involved in creating an effective internet foundation. In this episode, Daniel goes through the different channels you need…
Your Web Presence Matters, Even if Your Practice is Based on Referrals – LFMM 201
Referrals are one of the best sources of business, and you’ve definitely heard us talk about the power of client referrals. However, when someone is referred to you, they need…
Five Common Law Firm Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
At Spotlight Branding, we’ve worked with hundreds of solo & small-firm lawyers across the country. As you can probably imagine, in that time we’ve worked with some attorneys that are fantastic at…
Write Your Website Content for Humans, Not SEO Robots – LFMM 200
On this episode of the Law Firm Marketing Minute, Danny explains why writing blog posts for robots doesn’t work; and why you should write to your real, human audience instead….
How to Tell When it’s Time for a New Website – LFMM 199
While you don’t need a new website every year or two, there are a couple key features that your website DEFINITELY needs to have. Daniel outlines some of the characteristics…
Your website. A Haunted House of Horrors?
When a visitor arrives at your law firm website, do they run away screaming like a kid who just saw a ghost? When they get to your website, are they…
Are You Perceived as an Expert? – LFMM 198
When a potential client thinks of your practice area, are you the first person that comes to mind? If a need arises for a person to hire an attorney in…
“I Just Opened My Law Firm, Where Should I Start With My Marketing?” – LFMM 197
There are a lot of things to consider when opening a law firm, and you want to make sure you spend your limited marketing resources on the things that will…
Don’t Get Obsessed With SEO – LFMM 196
It’s easy to be consumed with SEO when that’s all anyone seems to be talking about when it comes to marketing. But there are so many things that you NEED…
Do I need a Mobile Website? – LFMM 195
Short answer: Yes. But it’s important to know why you need a mobile website, and even the risks your law firm may encounter by NOT having a mobile version. In…
How to Rise Above the Noise on Social Media
These days, social media feels like a digital war zone. Facebook and Twitter in particular. It’s impossible to spend more than 30 seconds on my Facebook news feed without stumbling…
“Why Should I Give Information Away for Free?” – LFMM 194
This is a valid question, and you’re probably wondering what benefit you get from giving away valuable information to your website visitors who haven’t become clients yet. On this episode,…
Your Fall Marketing Check-In – LFMM 193
We’re heading towards the home stretch of 2017. Are you on track to finish the year strong, or do you have a little catching up to do before we roll…
What Kind of Content Should You Publish On Your Website?
Whether you’re writing blog posts or coming up with content to put on your law firm’s social media accounts, it gets difficult to consistently come up with fresh material. Not…
How to Tell When it’s Time for a New Website
Does your law firm need a new website? How can you tell? Let’s break it down. It’s probably time for a new website if… Your current website is not mobile-friendly. Approximately…
How to Get the Most Mileage Out of Your Blog Entries – LFMM 192
When you put your valuable time and effort into a blog post, you want to make sure it’s seen by as many people as possible. Click play to find out…
How Often Should I Blog? – LFMM 191
Blogging shows credibility on your site, making you stand out as an expert before a potential client even contacts you for the first time. In this episode, Daniel explains how…
Why Your Website Should Offer a Free Resource
Offering a Free Resource on your law firm website – available to visitors for free, in exchange for their email address – is a big opportunity that many lawyers aren’t…
The Single Best Way to Increase Referrals – LFMM 190
You could legitimately be the best lawyer around in your field, but if your past clients can’t remember your name when an opportunity for a referral arrises, you’re missing out…
How to Use the Internet to Drive Referrals
Referrals are the number one source of business for most solo & small law practices. But according to a Texas Tech survey, the average law firm is only receiving about…
Which Social Media Channels Should You Use…And Why?
With all the social media channels out there, it can be challenging to decide where to invest your time and money, in order to best reach your audience. In this…
Build Trust with a Video FAQ Library
Building trust is a critical marketing goal for every lawyer. And video is one of the best tools for making this happen. Other than a face-to-face conversation, video is the…
Why You Need a “Giveaway” on Your Website – LFMM 189
Spotlight Branding co-founder, Daniel Decker, explains why your law firm website needs a giveaway. It’s beneficial to you as an attorney, and to your potential clients who are getting valuable…
Five Tips for Social Media Marketing Success – LFMM 188
Daniel Decker has 5 tips to guide your law firm towards social media marketing success. Click play below to hear these valuable tips that will help you build a strong…
How to Write an Effective Blog Post – LFMM 187
Daniel Decker gives some valuable tips for writing a blog post that does more than fill up your website’s blog page. Click below to listen, and learn how to establish…
Law Firm Marketing: How to Write an Effective Blog Post
Last week on Legal Marketing Live, Ben and I discussed the “anatomy” of an effective blog post. Today, I’m going to dive into the subject a bit further. Choosing your…
How to Build an Audience On Twitter – LFMM 186
Twitter has over 328 million active users at the last count. This social media platform is huge and has the potential to showcase your content to an entirely new realm…
How to Look Like an Expert – LFMM 185
Spotlight co-founder, Daniel Decker, spills the secrets to looking like an expert in your practice area. When potential clients are looking up different attorneys on the internet, they aren’t going…
Lawyer Marketing: Five Steps for Social Media Marketing Success
Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn represent a great opportunity for lawyers to reach their target market, build their brand, generate referrals, and grow their practice. Here are…
I Don’t Get Leads from My Website, What Should I Do? – LFMM 184
First, you have to understand your law firm website’s purpose. In this episode, Marc explains what your website’s goal should actually be, and how to get leads in simple, easy…
Lawyers, Stop Competing on Price! – LFMM 183
Having the lowest prices may attract customers, but differentiating yourself from your competitors and elevating your services will attract more qualified leads. Don’t focus all your efforts on having the…



