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Is Your Firm a “Safe Choice”? for Prospective Clients?

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But as decision-making regarding selection of outside resources is increasingly based on a Google search, your firm can greatly improve its chances of making the short list by managing its online visibility in a more strategic manner.

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Fighting Online Brand Sabotage 101

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At the very least, all companies should use Google Alerts to keep track of what’s being said about them online. Although this legal tactic will not remove the post from Ripoff Report, Yelp or Glassdoor, the post will no longer appear in Google search results, which is a significant damage control victory.

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Social Distancing: Marketing’s New Strategic Mandate

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Then, promote that content, which is far more likely to be read and to deliver higher online visibility and sustained Google search ranking compared to any blog or social media post. Rather than posting a self-serving white paper, work with a vertical trade or professional publication to produce an objective bylined article on the topic.

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Do Most CEOs Lack Social Skills?

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On the major social networks, including Facebook, Twitter and Google+, the participation of Fortune 500 CEOs was minimal, with only 7.6% on Facebook, 4% on Twitter, and less than 1% on Google+. The study claims that 70% of them have absolutely no presence on social media. In comparison, more than 50% of the U.S.

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3 Ways Social Media Will Fail Marketers

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Research by Keller Fay for Google shows that 94% of word of mouth conversations occur offline, and most often, those conversations are sparked by information found on the internet and television…and not on Facebook, Twitter or other social networking sites. All communication channels have limitations.

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Three Law Firm Marketing Shortcomings…and How to Avoid Them

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Practitioners and firms invest in online directories, on search engine optimization or paid search, on Google ads and even highway billboards to drive new business inquiries. So most law firm marketing plans are based on putting several lines in the water, and hoping something takes the bait.

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An End to B2B Social Media Madness

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Forget Facebook, Twitter and Google+. But if you are unable or unwilling to generate meaningful content on a consistent basis (at least twice a month), or to merchandise your blog content properly (which means taking specific steps to promote the content with target audiences), then do not start a blog. It’s a brand liability.