The Webby Awards

Findlaw has put its mark on the Webby Awards once again. The Webby Awards are the most respectable international Web award program honoring excellence on the Internet. This years submission pool included nearly 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries. Selections are based on usability, content, and design.

We are proud to announce the five Firmsites honored in the 14th Annual Webby Awards.
Friedman, Domiano & Smith - Official Honoree
John Obert-Hong & Associates - Official Honoree
Joseph Chornenky Law Firm - Official Honoree
Righi Hernandez - Official Honoree
Hartsoe & Associates, P.C. - Official Nominee

Of the five, Hartsoe & Associates, P.C. was designated as an Official Nominee in the Law category. Official Nominees are eligible for the People's Voice Award as well as a Webby Award. Webby Award winners will be announced on June 14th once the selection process has been completed by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

Visibility

Most attorneys now have some kind of "web-presence", but do they know how to get found, or will they just get lost in the crowd? This is why your firms Visibility is key, along side your design and content, to making your online marketing strategy successful. To make the most of your visibility on line, your firms strategy should include:

• Search Engines
• Online Directories
• On-Site Optimization
• Off-Site Optimization

To learn more about visibility go to lawyermarketing.com/CM/Custom/Visibility.asp

or call me at 520-390-7002 for your free analysis.

Award Winning Website Design

Design is so important in communicating the right message for your firm. You only have a few seconds to persuade your potential clients to stay on your site and delve deeper. Does your website portray your unique identity? Does it entice the type of clients you want coming to you? To answer these questions and understand more of the key elements that are in an award winning legal web site design go to www.lawyermarketing.com/CM/Custom/Web_Site_Design.asp

Findlaw Purchases Super Lawyers

In February Findlaw purchased Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is the leader in lawyer ratings for consumers. Super Lawyers employs a rigorous selection process, one that has been recognized by bar associations and courts across the country for its credibility and sophistication. Super Lawyers has established an annual listing of outstanding U.S. lawyers by state and by practice area. This publication reaches 11 million consumers. Super Lawyers is part of the Thomson Reuters Legal Business which offers lawyers marketing and client development tools. This includes Findlaw and Hubbard One businesses.

Internet Marketing the Big Picture

During my week I talk to attorneys who are still thinking about using the Yellow Pages. I know at my house the phone book goes right into the recycling bin. Some of these attorneys have realized that the Internet has completely replaced them. I also meet with attorneys who think the Internet is a fad that has not quite taken hold. It's really amazing the wide range of ideas out there regarding the World Wide Web.


That being said, I have clients I have worked with for the last two years who have consistently produced quality business via the Internet. If you have the right content, optimized the right way, with the practice areas you want clients in, success is hard to avoid.

If you have questions on this, please give me a call at 520-390-7002 and let's schedule some time to talk. I have been with FindLaw since Jan 2008 and I know what works, what doesn't, and I can help you with the best solution for your firm. If that solution includes non-FindLaw services, I'll let you know.