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…
Deciding whether or not to include search functionality on your site comes down to two key factors: how complicated your website is and how informed your users are.
Yes, your audience is noticing that outdated copyright year in your footer. While you might order pizza from a website that’s straight out of 2005, you probably wouldn’t trust a lawyer with a site like Saul Goodman’s. Many firms are guilty of these blatantly outdated mistakes, despite how obvious they are. But it’s 2024 and…
Embarking on a website migration can feel like navigating a legal case. The stakes are high, and every decision counts. When transitioning to a new website, one of the critical decisions firms face is what content to migrate from their old site. While it may seem straightforward, this process requires careful analysis and consideration. We…
Your website is supposed to help you demonstrate credibility and trustworthiness to potential clients. Badges are like gold star stickers, right? The more the better? Nope, sorry.
