In a culture that celebrates doing all the things, the idea of focusing on a niche might seem counterintuitive or even a little crazy. I mean, won't limiting your client base squash your firm's growth potential? The truth is, concentrating on a specific niche, or...
Content is about the music, not the words. That’s why it is too important to be written by lawyers and other professionals. It’s not that you don’t know your stuff; rather, it’s that you know it too well. As a result, few attorneys understand how to explain something...
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...
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...
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...
As a lawyer, when you feel overwhelmed with your practice, you may want to fully immerse yourself in your clients’ needs. It can seem like you never have enough time to finish everything on your to-do list. At the peak of your career, you might even feel forced to put...
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...
Effective Communication means saying the right thing at the right time. It is difficult for growing firms and solo practitioners to keep up with their marketing and communications plans. An effective and concise marketing strategy can do wonders for them. Through this...
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...
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....
PR 101 for Lawyers PSM Marketing relies heavily on a comprehensive PR strategy to help clients build name recognition and awareness in the marketplace. PSM Founder and President, Terrie S. Wheeler, MBC, a veteran in Law Firm Marketing, shares her understanding of the...
The new year has set in with full vigor — make sure you don't get lethargic with marketing just yet. Marketing is an integral part of businesses as that is how your potential customers know about your existence. With a plan and the right strategy, you can make 2018...