Last May, a panel of attorneys and marketing professionals met for a forum called "Modern Marketing Tactics for Lawyers in a 'Like, Share, Follow' World. PSM Founder and President Terrie S. Wheeler, a legal marketing guru, served as the panel’s moderator. The...
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...
Talented Women Leaving the Law: Could Marketing Demands Play a Role?
Each year, an influx of bright-eyed new attorneys joins the workforce. Even so, the percentage of female attorneys remains disproportionate. In addition, thousands of women attorneys leave their firms or the field entirely, further widening the gap. These women are...
Why Professional Services Firms Should Outsource Marketing
If you are a solo practitioner or work with a small team at your professional services firm, you probably understand the struggle of trying to balance your legal duties with your firm’s marketing plan. Staying accessible and relevant to potential clients requires...
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
If you've invested in a high-quality website built on an updated platform, give yourself a hearty pat on the back. But your website is much like a house or car: in order for it to retain its value and function, it needs regular maintenance. This means consistently...
How Narrowing Your Niche Focus Can Expand Your Bottom Line
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...
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...
So Busy You Can’t See Straight? How to Cope
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...
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...
Pillar 4: Targeted and Effective Communication Strategies
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...
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...