The legal industry is extremely competitive. Every law firm needs a website that stands out from the others. A website is the anchor of your firm’s online presence and is the first impression representation of your brand. Cutting corners on your firm’s website presence is not a place to look for ways to save money as it will cost you money in lost opportunities that never become leads for your firm.
Every day a greater share of individuals, businesses, and organizations search the internet to find, research, and hire lawyers. A firm without a website or with a website that lacks a good user interface and browning experience will without a doubt cause your law firm to miss new client opportunities.
The award-winning ONE400 team of experts design and develop innovative legal websites that are graphically appealing to set law firms apart, fully SEO-optimized, and fully ADA-compliant. Because of their full understanding of the legal industry, ONE400 can also integrate scheduling and intake automation, customer relationship management software (CRM), and create special lead generation widgets for your law firm’s new website.
Below you will find an overview of why a well-designed website should be a priority for your law firm.
A website establishes the digital presence of a law firm. A well-structured, properly designed, and engaging legal website is critically important. Without one, a law firm cannot be competitive in today’s business climate. A firm with no website will have its digital presence and brand controlled entirely by third parties.
Websites are increasingly important for law firms. A consistently-rising share of potential clients is now looking to the internet to find, research, and hire attorneys. A survey cited by Thomson Reuters found that the internet is now the “most popular way to find and research a lawyer.” Data cited by Martindale Avvo found that the primary ways people report that they hire a lawyer is from either:
Every law firm should have an appealing website, regardless of practice areas. Having or simply putting up an unappealing or simple website on the internet could be as ineffective as not having a website at all. A poorly designed, difficult-to-use, or sloppy website can actually drive away potential clients. A website is a way for a law firm to get its message across to prospective clients and other interested parties. Lawyers and law firms should use their website to make a strong, positive, and professional impression.
Knowing the importance of a well-designed website that provides an excellent legal-oriented experience and understanding for your clients and prospective clients , you also need to understand what goes into a successful legal website. A well-designed website can make a dramatic difference for your current and future revenue growth.
Here is a checklist that you can use when designing and developing a website for your law firm:
Designing and developing a legal website is complicated. It’s challenging to figure out everything on your own. As the leading website design company in the legal industry, ONE400 is committed to helping lawyers and law firms build customized, engaging, and mobile-optimized websites that deliver results.
ONE400 is the leading website design company for attorneys and law firms. A website is the anchor of your firm’s digital presence and a direct reflection of your law firm’s brand. It is crucial to your law firm’s success thus is a high priority if you want to grow your firm. If you have questions about legal websites or digital marketing, request a free consultation with ONE400. Contact us today for help designing and building a website for your law firm. ONE400 works with attorneys and law firms in the United States and around the world. ONE400 has law firm working in many practice areas including personal injury law, family law, estate planning law, criminal defense, real estate law, immigration law, business and intellectual property law, civil rights law, tax law, immigration law, and many others.