DIY platforms like Wix and SquareSpace allow you to build an online presence in hours—but there’s a catch. While DIY websites are appealing upfront due to their affordability and ease, lawyers need to know that they come with serious limitations that can hold a firm back. These platforms often fail where it matters most: SEO,…
With your law firm’s website, ownership is not just a technical detail—it’s critical to your long-term success. And it’s the easiest mistake to make, if you’re rushing to launch. Many attorneys start with proprietary platforms like Wix or GoDaddy because they’re easy and affordable. But here’s the reality: relying on these platforms is like leasing…
‘Tis the season for website updates! The holiday season can be a whirlwind, but it’s also a prime opportunity for law firms to connect with current and prospective clients. Your website plays a pivotal role in navigating seasonal inquiries, setting expectations around office hours, and preparing your team for restful downtime while driving new leads….
Redesigning your law firm’s website is a high-stakes project that will either elevate your brand or hurt your reputation. You know that a site should attract clients, rank well on Google and reflect your expertise. But did you know that one wrong move could lead to lost traffic, frustrated prospects or even a dip in…
The job market is evolving, as are the habits of job seekers. It’s now increasingly common for small law firms to have a Careers page just like Am Law 100 and 200 firms, even if you’re not actively hiring. A well-designed Career page helps you passively recruit while showcasing your firm’s culture. Without one, you…
It’s not you, it’s your website! The first impression is still the best bellwether of booking, and even the most wonderful lawyers face problems retaining interest online because of their websites. If you want to keep your hard-earned traffic, you need to avoid these 10 common mistakes that make people leave your site and go…
404 links are the dead ends of the Internet. But with a little abracadabra, you can turn 404s into something valuable for your visitors. The truth is that links will break. They rot, as we say in the industry. Our responsibility (yours, as a law firm owner, and ours, as a law firm website design…
Authenticity is magnetic—and authenticity sells. But authenticity in online advertising? This doesn’t always come naturally for attorneys. The truth is that you can be ultra strategic with your digital presence, but even the best online strategy will fall flat without a strong dose of charisma and authenticity. This matters a lot for lawyers and law…
At OneFirst Legal, we can have a website up in two weeks which is no small feat—but that kind of efficiency can only be achieved when attorneys are prepared for the project. We work fast, but we can only move at the speed at which you’re prepared to collaborate. From writing copy ahead of time…
Hick’s Law says that the more choices a user faces, the less likely they are to take action. This means you should streamline your website design to reduce cognitive overload and create a user experience that empowers rather than overwhelms. Here are four ways to apply Hick’s Law to simplify your website design, helping you…
