In previous decades, attorneys like you may have been able to generate buzz for your practice through print ads, newsletters, and traditional marketing strategies; that’s simply not the case in 2019. With so many firms in competition for the same cases, you have to...
Stressed about Marketing? Do What Really Works for Solos and Small Firms
Many small firms and solo practitioners have a good understanding of marketing and how it affects their business. If you don’t have an expansive marketing department like a large firm would, you’ve likely had to educate yourself and make smart decisions about which...
Want to Blog but Don’t Know How? Use a Ghostwriter
You know you need a blog on your website. You've heard all of the statistics on how it will drive traffic to your website and increase SEO and make you a thought leader, and, heck, you even have things you want to write about. But every time you open Microsoft Word to...
The New Landscape of Social Media and What it Means for You
2018 has been a year of changes for digital marketing. The only constant has been never-ending change in everything from algorithms to privacy regulations. It is easy to ignore such rapid-fire changes or to dismiss them as not applying to your firm. After all, you...
8 Website Maintenance Tips for Professional Service Firms
Websites are essential for professional service firms because they act as a central hub for building credibility, showcasing expertise, and engaging with clients. For many potential clients, a website serves as their first impression of your firm, and a professional,...
PSM Founder Launches CLE Connect™ | Ethical Marketing CLEs On-Demand
PSM President and Founder, Terrie S. Wheeler is proud to introduce a new service called CLE Connect™ | Ethical Marketing CLEs On-Demand. In mid-August, Terrie S. Wheeler launched a new service for Minnesota lawyers called CLE Connect. The online educational platform...
Making the Most of Facebook for Your Business
Facebook for Fun or Business? Most of us have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. We tend to love it for reconnecting with old friends, sharing our news and looking at endless pictures of acquaintances when we are supposed to be sleeping. But since Facebook has...
SSL Certificates: What they Are and Why You Need One
So, you’ve heard the term “SSL certificate” floating about the internet, from your IT team, or from your web developer. You know it has something to do with web security. But really though…what the heck is it? Well, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. According to...
The Genesis Framework: Why It Rocks
Developers build websites using intricate code structures called frameworks. I know what you’re thinking…green code cascading down your screen Matrix-style. Unfortunately, it’s not that cool. A framework is just a bunch of code that looks something like this: Once a...
The Evolution of Marketing for Solos and Small Firms
With the growing use of technology and mobile devices, marketing has changed forever. Most Americans spend hours on their computers and other electronic devices every single day. Our technology-centric society means there is more opportunity to reach potential clients...
How to Boost Your SEO Without Breaking The Bank
It is a trend to invest in SEO today. Search Engine Optimization deserves to be called a necessity in this digital age. According to an interesting statistic, 91 percent of searchers do not go beyond the first page of any search engine. So, if your business isn't...
Why Case Studies Are Crucial on Websites for Professional Services
Not many professional and financial firm websites feature them, which is both surprising and astounding. Why? Because on sites with easily-found, searchable and readable case studies, typically they are the third-most read items after a practitioner’s bio and blog....