Networking is about nurturing relationships. It’s about being visible through email, blogging, social networking, and of course, in-person! Even if you have other marketing efforts in place, nothing beats getting some boots on the ground and ingraining yourself in your community. If you're not sure where to start, here are several options! 1. Social Media Networking Having a foot in the digital space is a great Read More
How to Start a Podcast – LFMM 284
Podcasting is a big opportunity for lawyers to increase their credibility. Similar to authoring a book, a podcast goes a long way toward demonstrating your expertise. In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to get a show started. Read More
Cooking Up an Effective Website: Your Recipe for Business Success
*This article appeared in the October 2019 edition of our newsletter If you’ve ever hosted a dinner party, then you know how important it is to pull off a well-executed meal for your guests. A burned casserole, rubbery chicken, or fallen souffle can easily ruin the evening, prompting picked-at plates and hasty goodbyes. Worse, it can leave your friends with a bad impression and maybe even scare them away from Read More
Taking a Stand Against SEO
*This article appeared in the October 2019 edition of our print newsletter. After reading “Building a Story Brand” by Donald Miller, I started looking at my business and its role in the world in terms of the story we are telling. In short, Story Brand is the idea that every story is propelled by three main characters: the hero, the guide, and the villain. (Think about Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and Darth Vader in Star Read More
Book Your Consultations with Ease!
If you or your receptionist are scheduling your consultations by manually entering all of the appointment info into your calendar, there are ways to make that task much more efficient. There are several booking apps out there that you can use, and they all integrate rather seamlessly with your website, CRM, and personal calendar. We at Spotlight Branding use You Can Book Me. If you’ve scheduled a call with Read More
Elevate Your Brand by Diversifying Your Content
Content is king, right? If your website and social media profiles are stagnant and haven’t been updated in a while, you’re losing out on thousands of dollars in business. Why? Because people are looking for information. We believe the content you produce should include evergreen, practical information that your visitors can come back to over and over again when they have questions. Not only does it build your Read More
The Wrong Data Is Vanity – LFMM 283
So many attorneys get caught up in their marketing data, but fail to realize that a lot of those numbers aren't actually a good indicator of whether or not their marketing is doing well. This episode dives into that vanity data and discusses what you should be tracking. Read More
Know Your Average Case Value – LFMM 282
Do you know your average case value? It's one of the more telling metrics we want our clients to track of because it can tell you if you're actually attracting better clients and doing more of the work you want to do! Read More
Most Marketing Companies Do Lead Gen – LFMM 281
Most marketing companies are in the business of lead generation. However, one of the most important things you should be doing is maximizing your existing network and marketing to them. In this episode, we explain why that's more important than chasing new leads. Read More
Hey Lawyers: Love Your Website!
Do you love your website? Really think about it. When you type your site's URL into the browser and land on the home page, does it excite you? Are you filled with a sense of joy and accomplishment? You should be! Alternatively, if you open your firm's website and feel annoyed, bored, or completely indifferent, you have a serious problem on your hands. Whether you want it to be or not, your website is a Read More
