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Sympler has been providing SEO for attorneys in a diverse range of legal fields for years. We’ve developed and executed successful SEO campaigns for attorneys in criminal defense, personal injury, consumer law, estate planning, and more, improving their rankings in search engines and increasing their client base.
SEO in the Legal Industry
The legal industry in the US is rife with competition. Small-time and independent law practices often find themselves pitted against giant firms with enormous marketing budgets, while at the same time competing against “neighborhood” attorneys who have spent many years building trust and establishing a client base in the local community.
The client-attorney relationship is based on trust. Lawyers are sometimes seen and depicted as callous and uncompassionate, and many people view them as such–until they need one. When someone does hire a lawyer, they entrust them with working in the client’s best interests and doing everything they can to win the case.
This trust aspect is why the majority of business in the legal industry is brought in through referrals. In fact, 62% of those seeking legal help sought referrals from family and friends. Once trust has been established between an attorney and a client, the client is usually happy to pass some of that trust along to friends and family in need.
Word-of-mouth is entirely consumer-driven and therefore very difficult to control (although businesses can take measures to improve it via other marketing methods). Search engine optimization offers an alternative way of bringing in new clients, and is especially important for attorneys when we consider that 96% of people use search engines to seek out legal advice, and 37% of people find an attorney using a search engine.
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Of all the industries and businesses who stand to benefit from SEO, legal services rank at or very near the top of the list. This is because leads are enormously valuable for attorneys, as they often result in new clients and subsequent payments that vastly outweigh the initial cost of the lead. For many attorneys, the potential for just one new lead per month can be enough to justify an SEO budget. A particularly successful SEO campaign for legal services will pay for itself rather quickly once multiple leads are generated.
As is the case with most services, when someone needs a lawyer, they are likely to search for one close by. Local search queries account for 46% of all Google searches, meaning that law firms who aren’t properly targeting locals in their communities could be missing out on nearly half of their potential clients.
Sympler provides local SEO services for lawyers, including but not limited to:
- Performing an initial audit to determine the current SEO standing of a firm’s website
- Researching and targeting search keywords and queries based on a law firm’s target market
- Optimizing Google My Business and other business listings, including legal-specific directories such as Avvo and FindLaw
- Developing and implementing a blog content and optimization strategy to create relevant, engaging content that helps rank your website
- Facilitating customer engagement through contact forms, email signups, and other calls to action
- Analyzing key campaign metrics to assess performance and revise strategy as needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHY IS SEO IMPORTANT FOR LAW OFFICES?
SEO can increase your share of the local market for your products and services, making lifelong customers out of members of your community.
WHAT TYPES OF LEGAL BUSINESSES CAN BENEFIT FROM SEO?
A digital marketing strategy that includes and SEO campaign will help you reach more clients that need your representation. Your future clients will search for legal services and when you are found at the top of search results, you’re more likely to get their business.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS?
SEO can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months or more depending on competition, goals, and campaign structure.
HOW ARE ATTORNEY WEBSITES RANKED?
Websites and pages are ranked in search engines by using a complex algorithm that takes into account 200+ factors. Websites that are ranked higher in the SERPs are the ones considered to be the most relevant and useful.
WHAT DOES A SUCCESSFUL LAW SEO STRATEGY LOOK LIKE?
A successful SEO strategy will improve search engine rankings, leading to increased traffic, more conversions, and higher revenues for your business.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED SEO?
If your business website is not listed on the first page of Google, you’re essentially not being seen at all. SEO can boost your search engine visibility and increase traffic to your site dramatically.
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