English (UK)

Legal Blog

Legal Blogs for your information, legal help and support.

Why Your Law Firm Needs a Website?

Website Design

Not many lawyers get excited about the thought of building a website. However, the fact of the matter is that if you run a service business, you need to have an online presence in order to compete. A good website can help you to reach new clients, establish your firm as an authority in its niche, and boost your branding.If you're still not convinced, read on.

Finding New Clients

Do you remember twenty years ago when every household had a copy of the Yellow Pages?If you wanted to find a tradesman or needed to contact a professional, you'd open the Yellow Pages and choose the one that sounded the best.While that used to be the way everyone worked, the internet has changed all of this. No-one looks in the Yellow Pages when looking for a professional now, they perform a search on Google.

If you don't have a website, you are missing out on a lot of potential customers and clients. A good website enables you to create a web presence and shows those who are local to you just why you are the best option they could choose. Failing to have a website will leave many possible customers turning to your competitors, as they just won't know you exist.

Establish Your Firm as an Authority

Many people won't search for a general lawyer anymore.Instead, they search for lawyers who specialize in the particular area of law they need help with. If your firm has a specialty, you can use your website to establish your firm as an authority.

For example, let's say that you deal primarily in copyright and trademark law. You can add a blog to your website which gives people advice on copyright and what constitutes infringement.You can also publish articles relating to cases that you have won. The more information like this you have online, the more likelihood you have of building trust with potential clients.

Boost Your Branding

Have you given much thought to your company branding? If not, it's time to start.Use DIY Logo to create a logo for your firm. Set up a website that features your company's logo and color scheme. And then use your logo and colors on social media networks.It's important to be consistent with this so that people know that your web presence all relates.

A website is the hub of your branding. It's all well and good having printed letterheads with your company name on, but your brand needs to be established online.A good brand will be remembered by its customers.It creates recognition, builds trust, and can even generate revenue and referrals. This is not something you want to ignore in the web 2.0. age.

Although you may not be excited about the prospect of building a website, it is a vital part of running a business in 2018. Hopefully, this article has persuaded you to set one up if you haven't already. 

Factors To Consider If You May Need A Lawyer
Top Tips For Choosing A Good Attorney
 

Comments

No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment
Already Registered? Login Here
Friday, 29 March 2024