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MARK HOMER
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MARK HOMER
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Our Book AMAZON’S #1 BEST-SELLING LAW PRACTICE MARKETING BOOK
Jabez LeBret Mark Homer
How to Turn Clicks INTO CLIENTS
THIRD EDITION
ONLINE
PRACTICESTRATEGIES
LAW
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LOOKING FOR ANSWERS 8 5 % O F CONSUMERS
FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
R E A D ONLINE REVIEWS
U.S. INTERNET USERS SPEND 1 OUT OF EVERY 8 MINUTES
ONLINE USING FACEBOOK
G O O G L E H A S 6 7 % O F A L L S E A R C H T R A F F I C
97% OF CONSUMERS RESEARCH THEIR PURCHASES AND LOCAL SERVICES ONLINE BEFORE THEY FULFILL THEM AT A LOCAL BUSINESS
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ONLINE LOCAL PRESENCE
MONTHMONTHMONTHMONTHMONTHMONTH
MONTHMONTHMONTHMONTHMONTHMONTH
OF CONSUMERS USE THE INTERNET TO FIND A LOCAL BUSINESS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH
37%
OF CONSUMERS USED THE INTERNET TO FIND A LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
95%
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2005
Online = Website
2014
Online = Presence
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2005 2014
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KEYWORDSBranded Law Firm of LeBret & Homer Jabez LeBret Mark Homer
Non-‐Branded Estate Planning Attorney Probate Attorney Real Estate Attorney
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2005
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@mark_homer | @gngfound
Knowledge Graph
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Firm WebsiteFirm Website
Images
LinkedInYelpAvvo
Page #1
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@mark_homer | @gngfound
Pigeon and Maps
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Pigeon
Moz: Dr. Peter Myers / @dr_pete
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Pigeon and Directories
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Answer Cards
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How do you influence Google Search to show the RIGHT INFORMATION about your firm at the RIGHT TIME?
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Directory Listings
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Google+ Local
16,713 Views No Branding
No Images
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Google+ Local
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Google+ Local
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Google+ Local (My Business)
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Ethics issues arise when you “Claim” the listing
• You are responsible for the content of the listing if you claim
• Online Directories are acceptable form of advertising (Rule 7.2-5(a))
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ETHICS OF DIRECTORIES
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• You are responsible for the content of the listing • Business description
• Categories / Services (Rule 7.4) • “A lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer does or
does not practice in particular fields of law or limits his or her practice to or concentrates in particular fields of law.”
• A lawyer shall not state or imply that a lawyer is a specialist in a particular field of law, unless both of the following apply:
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ETHICS OF DIRECTORIES
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• OHIO Model Rule 7.1 • The inclusion of an appropriate disclaimer or qualifying language
may preclude a finding that a statement is likely to create unjustified expectations or otherwise mislead a prospective client.
ETHICS OF DIRECTORIES
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WHY REVIEWS MATTER
67% OF CONSUMERS
READ 6 REVIEWS OR
LESS TO MAKE UP THEIR MIND
SAY POSITIVE REVIEWS MAKE THEM TRUST A BUSINESS MORE
OF CONSUMERS TRUST ONLINE REVIEWS AS MUCH AS P E R S O N A L RECOMMENDATIONS
79% 73%
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Image of search result with stars
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Reviews
Where to Get Reviews:
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Reviews
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Reviews
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Reviews - The Ethics• Don’t make up proFiles to write reviews
• You can’t write your own online reviews
• Don’t pay for reviews • Rule 7.2b: A lawyer shall not give anything of value to a person for recommending the lawyer’s services except…”
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Reviews - The Ethics
EXAMPLE: Joe Smith leaves a review:
“Jim will win every time. He won $1 million for me in an auto accident lawsuit, Jim is the best Personal Injury attorney ever!!”
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A Culture of Reviews• Ask for paper internal review at closing meeting
• Good review: what’s their email address?
• Ask and provide a how-‐to guide
• Provide guidance on what NOT to say
• It’s not easy in Legal Profession
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WEBSITES THAT GET CLIENTS
P A S T
2002 2014
LEGALWEBSITES
COMMUNICATE
S O L V EI N F O R MS E R V E
MARKETING
P R E S E N T
COMMUNICATE
S O L V EI N F O R MS E R V ECOMMUNICATE
SOLVEINFORMSERVE
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Your Website
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• Name / “Brand”
• Where are you located? How can I get a hold of you?
• Phone Number / Contact Form
• Do you understand my problem? What can you do for me?
• Proof I should call you?
• Easy to navigate and find things
• Schema Markup for Google (ask your webmaster)
WEBSITE COMPONENTS
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@gngfound
• Rule 7.5a: A lawyer shall not use a firm name, letterhead or other professional designation that violates Rule 7.1. A lawyer in private practice shall not practice under a trade name, a name that is misleading as to the identity of the lawyer or lawyers practicing under the name, or a firm name containing names other than those of one or more of the lawyers in the firm, except that the name of a professional corporation or association, legal clinic, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership…
NAME - ETHICS
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• How do I call you?
• What do you do?
• What can you do for me?
• Proof I should call you?
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Your Website
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Your Website
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PROOF I SHOULD CALL YOU
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CONTACT FORM
WARNING: Attorney Client Relationship
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CONTACT PAGE
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Your Website Disclaimer
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Responsive Design
• Fast Load Time• Access to All Content• Difficult to Code Correctly• THE RIGHT ANSWER
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Keyword Stuffing“Blocks of text listing cities and states a webpage is trying to rank for”
Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Culver City, Van Nuys, Santa Clara, Ventura, Simi Valley, Thousands Oaks
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We sell custom cigar humidors. Our custom cigar humidors are handmade. If you’re thinking of buying a custom cigar humidor, please contact our custom cigar humidor specialists at [email protected]
We sell custom cigar humidors. Our custom cigar humidors are handmade. If you’re thinking of buying a custom cigar humidor, please contact our custom cigar humidor specialists at [email protected]
Keyword Stuffing
1.Repeating the same words or phrases so often that it sounds unnatural, for example:
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Content: Blogging?
• SEO Value? • Fewer Posts, Deeper Content• Still Important• Add Personality
Ethics: •Don’t use names•Hunter vs. Virginia•Ghostwriter?
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Creating Content“This does not mean that you cannot do your divorce yourself. However, many people who do not consult with attorneys may leave out certain very important provisions that can come back to haunt them later on, and cost them a great deal.”
Nevada Divorce Attorney + 12 Other States
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City PagesPractice Area Pages
Other Content
Lawyer Bio(s)
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Your Website Ethics•Any communication made pursuant to this rule shall include the name of at least one lawyer or law Firm responsible for its content
•Do not make statements that lead someone to expect results like “I can save your business” or “I will get you money for your [Blank].” Avoid even saying “I can [Blank] for you”
•Practice areas vs. specialist
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Your Website Ethics•Disclaimers -‐ email vs. website “advertising material”
•Make statements that imply results
•Trade Names and Distinctive Website
•Keep a record = backups!
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THE FUTURE IS MOBILE
*IDC Research Report 2013
have their phone on or near them for all but up to 2 hours of their waking day.79%
reach for their smartphone immediately after waking up62%
say they can't recall the last time their smartphone wasn't next to them.25%
Among smartphone owners age 18-44
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>25%
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Impact of Mobile
25%
9%66%
Desktop Tablet Mobile
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Mobile Website Search
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