Many law firms want to grow but don’t have a reliable way of bringing in new matters every month.
So many law firms I speak to are relying on referrals and word of mouth for all of their business.
The problem is that this is completely out of their control, and there is nothing they can do to increase the amount of matters that come in.
All they can do is hope that they build up momentum over time.
But this could take years.
Or might never even happen.
There is a much more consistent and predictable way to bring in new matters.
And I know exactly how to make it happen.
SEO truly is one of the best things law firms can do over the long term to get more matters and grow.
However, it must be done right.
The short answer is yes.
Google presents an interesting opportunity for law firms that few other businesses get to benefit from.
Usually, when someone searches for something on Google, it’s because they have a want.
They want something.
When it comes to people looking for a lawyer, they have a need.
They have to resolve a problem.
The law forces them to have to do something about it.
So they go on Google and specifically look for someone who can help them.
SEO allows your firm to be the one that shows up in front of them.
This is incredibly powerful, and, when implemented correctly, can essentially drive matters on demand to your firm.
Not to mention that they are “free”.
You don’t pay for the traffic like you would with ads.
I’ve developed a two-part strategy for implementing SEO on law firm websites.
Part 1 is going after all the high intent “commercial” keywords people search when they are looking to hire a lawyer ASAP.
Things like “divorce lawyer near me”, “commercial lawyer Brisbane” and so on.
These keywords indicate a high degree of intention to actually hire a lawyer, and convert extremely well into matters.
I target these keywords by optimising service pages to not only show up for these keywords, but pre-sell the potential clients on working with your firm specifically, further increasing the conversion rate.
This results in a very successful law firm SEO strategy which not only gets traffic, but turns that traffic into actual paying clients for your firm.
Part 2 of the SEO strategy is to expand across all the informational based keywords people search regarding the practice areas you offer.
There are literally thousands of searches every month about all kinds of questions and topics relating to practically all areas of law.
Keywords like “do I need a lawyer to make a contract”, “how much does a personal injury lawyer cost” and a myriad of others.
By targeting all of these keyword searches, you do two things.
Firstly, you build brand recognition and ensure that people know of your firm.
They land on your website, perhaps they save it or share it, they see your logo and remember your name, and when the time comes that they need a lawyer, guess who they’ll go to?
Second, it establishes your law firm’s website as an authority on this topic to Google, which actually helps to increase your rankings of the commercial keywords also.
The long term goal being that whenever someone searches anything to do with the practice areas that you offer, you’ll show up.
Imagine being at top of Google search results for practically every search relevant to your services.
This is how you dominate the Google search results and establish your firm as the go-to in your particular practice areas.
Unlike practically all other SEO agencies who will charge you a monthly retainer and lock you into a month contract for 12 months or more, meaning you have to pay regardless of whether what they do even works or not, we work on a pure performance basis.
What this means is we will do all the work required to get you results, and you only pay us for the results we actually generate you, AFTER you get them.
This guarantees that you get results or you simply don’t pay anything.
Typically this is done on a per lead basis, and is something we will discuss with you to find a deal that works before we start working together.
But this also means we are super selective with who we work with, as we have to be 100% sure we can get you results.
This is the foundation to everything that gets done on your website. Establishing the right SEO strategy at the beginning and using keyword research to plan out what and how to optimise on your website is the key to success with your lawyer SEO campaign.
You need to establish which keywords and in which order you will target, in order to rank at all, and do so in a timely manner.
Going about it the wrong way can actually lead to more harm than good, and the effects can be irreversible short of moving to a new domain.
Many people don’t understand this and end up turning the site into an info content site by blasting out hundreds of blogs, which can make it difficult to rank for the commercial keywords you actually want to rank for.
Most law firms in Brisbane operate within their local areas, making local SEO incredibly useful for additional leads.
Local SEO allows you to show up in the local results, known as the “map pack” when some searches location based keywords like “family lawyer Brisbane” or “commercial lawyers near me”.
This is a great way to quickly rank and show your 5 star reviews, which will result in more calls and more web traffic.
Local SEO services will also help you rank in the regular organic search results under the map pack.
Technical SEO, simply put, includes all the things you don’t see on the front end of the website but are crucial if you want to rank.
Things like load speed, meta data, schema, alt tags and more.
These technical elements are crucial for law firm SEO success but often left unattended to because they are not seen, and therefore easily forgotten.
On page SEO refers to all the things you do see on the website – headlines, content, images and so on.
These elements are absolutely crucial if you want to stand any chance of ranking at all.
Google relies heavily on content to decide which sites to rank, so you need to make sure the content on your site is absolutely perfect and outdoes your competitors to stand the best chance of ranking.
Content marketing is a huge part of a successful lawyer SEO strategy if you want to scale.
Using content, you can greatly expand the amount of keywords you rank for and therefore the amount of traffic you get, which leads to more leads and more matters.
A well executed content marketing strategy will establish your law firm as the authority in your area and help you to grow exponentially, especially in the long term.
Off page SEO includes things like link building, citations and directory listings and social media profiles. These things all help with establishing your law firm as a “real” business to Google, increase your domain authority and get you more brand mentions across the web, all helping to increase your website’s rankings when combined with the elements above.
This is the part overlooked by almost all SEO agencies, but is also the part that will have the biggest impact and make your law firm the most money.
Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) refers to optimising the pages on your website to increase the amount of people who take a desired action – in this case, it will typically by submitting a lead form or calling your firm.
By correctly implementing conversion rate optimisation, you can significantly increase the amount of leads you get without having to get any additional traffic.
For example, if you can increase your conversion rate from 5% to 10%, you will be quite literally getting twice as many leads from the same amount of traffic.
This is an incredibly high impact activity that directly translates into more revenue.
In order to be able to improve, you must measure. Implementing tracking and analytics allows you to keep track of what’s going on, see if your SEO efforts are working, and what you need to improve.
We use range of tools for tracking our law firm SEO campaigns including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush and a range of others.
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SEO for lawyers involves optimising a law firm’s website to increase its rankings in search engine results. This is crucial for law firms in Brisbane as it helps them attract more prospective clients online by ensuring they appear prominently when users search for a law firm online.
Local SEO ensures that Brisbane law firms rank higher in local search results, which is essential for attracting local clients searching for legal services nearby. By optimising for location-specific keywords, law firms can increase their visibility and build a stronger connection with their community.
Law firm SEO offers a cost-effective and sustainable approach to marketing compared to traditional advertising methods. It targets potential clients actively searching for legal services, providing higher returns on investment and long-term benefits for Brisbane law firms. It’s also a lot more predictable when done right.
General SEO focuses on broad industries, while law firm SEO is specifically tailored to the legal industry, addressing the unique needs of law firms. This includes specific strategies which speed up results for law firms, optimising for practice-specific keywords, local SEO strategies, and compliance with legal advertising guidelines.
SEO improves a law firm’s online visibility, driving more website traffic and inquiries from potential clients. It also helps establish the firm as a trusted authority in the legal industry and enhances its reputation among competitors. Basically, SEO services drive more clients and more money.
Our SEO agency provides a range of lawyer SEO services, including keyword research, content writing, link building, technical SEO, local SEO strategies, and conversion rate optimisation. These services are customised to meet the unique needs of law firms and improve their search engine rankings as quickly and effectively as possible while sustaining for the long term.
Keyword research identifies the phrases known as “keywords” that potential clients use when searching for legal services, ensuring the website is optimised for those terms. This helps law firms attract the right audience and increases the chances of converting visitors into clients.
Technical SEO focuses on improving a website’s backend structure, such as page speed, mobile-friendliness, and security. For law firms, this ensures search engines can efficiently crawl the website, which improves rankings and enhances user experience.
A well-optimised Google Business Profile increases visibility in local search results, showcasing essential information like the law firm’s contact details and reviews. It also gives you the opportunity to rank both the “map pack” and in the regular results, increasing the amount of traffic you can get. This helps attract local clients and establishes trust through positive client feedback.
Link building involves earning high-quality backlinks from reputable websites, which improves a law firm’s credibility and authority online. These links also signal to search engines that the website is trustworthy, helping to improve its search engine rankings.
SEO is a long-term strategy, and law firms can expect to see measurable results within 3 to 9 months. If the website is brand new, it usually takes closer to the 9 month more. Factors such as competition, website condition, and the scope of the SEO campaign also influence timelines.
Law firms should monitor metrics like website traffic, search engine rankings, conversions, and online reviews. These indicators provide insights into the effectiveness of their SEO efforts and highlight areas for improvement.
Our SEO experts analyse your law firm’s target audience, competitors, and industry trends to create a tailored strategy to most effectively approach the campaign. This often includes local SEO, content optimisation, and a plan to improve the law firm’s online visibility and search rankings. Each campaign is a little different and requires expert knowledge to make the most of it.
Yes, SEO can target specific practice areas like personal injury law by focusing on relevant keywords and local SEO tactics. This helps personal injury lawyers in Brisbane appear prominently in search results and attract more qualified leads.
Key ranking factors include the quality and relevance of website content, mobile-friendliness, backlinks, and local SEO optimisation. These elements collectively improve a law firm’s rankings and performance on search engines.
SEO allows law firms to differentiate themselves by highlighting their unique services and expertise through targeted keywords and optimised content. It also helps to show up at the top of Google’s search results, as users have been proven to trust businesses who show up on page 1 more.
Yes, our agency has extensive experience in optimising websites for family law, criminal law, and other legal niches. We tailor our legal SEO strategies to meet the specific needs of each practice area, ensuring effective results.
SEO enhances online reputation by managing client reviews, creating informative and authoritative content, and optimising local search profiles. This builds trust and credibility, making the law firm more appealing to prospective clients.
Yes, SEO helps smaller legal firms compete with larger practices by improving their visibility in search results. There are a number of strategies which work well for smaller firms and allow them to compete with the big firms. By targeting niche keywords and local SEO, smaller firms can attract more website traffic and grow their client base. We’ve helped many small law firms compete and grow based on SEO.
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