As a lawyer, you have to market yourself. And if you’re like me, that can feel really awkward and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be! All you need is some targeted marketing efforts that help get your name in front of people who are actively looking for legal services. Then, they’ll take out their phones (or open their laptops) and give you their personal information so they can get the help they need. That’s how lead generation works—and it’s what I’m going to teach you in this post:
What is a ‘lead’ and why do I need them as a lawyer?
Let’s clear up some confusion. A ‘lead’ is not just someone who has expressed interest in your business; it’s someone who you know has the capacity to become a client and is ready to buy or sign-up now. Leads are generated by marketing activities such as SEO, PPC (Pay-Per-Click), cold calling, email marketing, social media advertising, etc. They can also be created offline through events and trade shows where attendees are encouraged to visit your website for more information about what you do.
The key point here is that leads are qualified prospects: they have shown an interest in what you offer and are ready to engage further with your brand if necessary. This means that as a lawyer seeking lead generation services from an outsourced marketing agency like Opus One Marketing Solutions Inc., we will only submit qualified leads from sources such as Google AdWords campaigns targeted towards lawyers which display ads on websites relevant to our niche practice area(s).
How can I get more leads?
- Social media
Social media is a great way to connect with potential clients and build your reputation. You can post articles, pictures, and videos that inform potential clients about your practice area, but also demonstrate how you’re different from other lawyers in the area. Don’t forget to use hashtags! If a hashtag starts trending on social media, it will be picked up by users who don’t follow you directly.
- Search engines
The most obvious way to get leads is through search engines like Google and Bing. Use keywords related to your practice area when writing content for blogs or websites; people searching for these terms are likely looking for an attorney like you! Also make sure that all of the pages on your website contain relevant keywords so that when people search using those words, they find useful information about what exactly it is that makes you such an expert in this field?* Content marketing
Content marketing involves creating valuable content (i.e., blog posts) which addresses common questions clients ask attorneys before choosing one over another.* Direct mail
For example, you can use Facebook Ads (which is free to set up) with images in which you’ve overlaid some text.
You can use Facebook Ads (which is free to set up) with images in which you’ve overlaid some text. For example, take an image of a person looking through their phone and write something like: “Need help with your case? Call us today!”
You can also use videos, but they are more expensive. If you’re an advertising expert or have someone on staff who is, then this would be great for you.
You’ll have to spend the time to get this right (and you might need some help). But it can be done.
Getting your message out there is a big part of the challenge, but it’s not all.
You’ll need to find and connect with your audience, figure out what they want and how they’re looking for it, then ensure you’re delivering it in a way that resonates. You’ll also need to measure how effective your efforts were at generating leads—and if they weren’t effective enough, then make adjustments. This is no small feat: it can be hard work!
But you may not have to do everything yourself. A professional who specializes in lead generation can help you get started on this process by developing a strategy based on their expertise and experience (such as finding potential clients’ buying behaviors), conducting research into market trends for lawyers in your area or industry (like what kind of content works best), building connections with publications that reach this audience online or offline (like magazines), reaching out directly through email campaigns (like newsletters), tracking results over time so you know what’s working well now vs later down the road…
And when visitors come to your website, they’ll not only see the ads but all the useful content you’ve put there, too.
When you have a website, people can find you on the Internet. You’ll get more clients and hopefully make more money.
So what is a website? It’s just like any other webpage on the internet: a place where you put information that anyone can read or watch. You might ask why they would want to read or watch your stuff when they could be watching something else—like YouTube videos of cats falling off water towers. The answer is simple: because it will help them solve problems, which makes their lives easier and better. If someone comes to your website for this purpose, then staying there is definitely worthwhile for both parties involved!
Then, they’ll likely share their email address with you in exchange for that valuable content. That’s a lead!
- Then, they’ll likely share their email address with you in exchange for that valuable content. That’s a lead!
- A lead is someone who has shown interest in your product or service. If they have given you their e-mail, then they are a lead.
- A better way of thinking about leads is: “A person who has shown interest in what I have to offer.”
This kind of targeted marketing works well across all industries, but it especially resonates with lawyers because people are often shopping for legal services during a time of crisis or stress.
As you begin to think about how you will market your services, keep in mind that this kind of targeted marketing works well across all industries, but it especially resonates with lawyers because people are often shopping for legal services during a time of crisis or stress.
In fact, one of the most common questions that I get from new clients is “Why did I hire you?” The answer is simple: It was an emotional decision made during a period where they needed help and didn’t know where else to turn. They may have been feeling guilty about not being able to do something themselves (like take care of their kids or clean their house) and needed someone who could step in and make everything better. Or maybe they had been feeling overwhelmed by stress at work or home (again) and didn’t know what else to do except reach out for support. And once they got connected with me, what did I tell them? That yes—they should go ahead and hire me! That way we could work together instead of going down this path alone; together we could make things better for everyone involved!
The bottom line is this: If you’re looking for leads right now (and who isn’t?), then stop making cold calls like some kind of used car salesman trying his hardest just get some business off the ground – we’re not here yet so don’t try! Instead focus on creating relationships first so when those times come when someone needs help then they’ll remember who gave them advice before getting started down this path – it’s called trust building 101 so don’t forget what matters most when starting anything new!
Offering something for free in exchange for an email address (or phone number) is also a great way to get leads because your prospects are in control of the process.
Offering something for free in exchange for an email address (or phone number) is also a great way to get leads because your prospects are in control of the process.
You can use this method to help you get leads, but it’s not the only way. One potential downside is that if they’re interested, they may want more information than what you’ve provided or do some additional research on their own before contacting you. This can be a good thing because it shows that they’re taking an interest in what you have to offer, but it could also mean spending time following up with people who might not become clients. It also means that there will be no guarantee that these new leads will convert into clients or customers after signing up for whatever free service(s) or product(s) you’re offering as part of your lead generation strategy—but then again, having contacts on hand is always better than not having them at all!
This dynamic makes them feel like they’re getting something of value without having to give up too much information about themselves.
You may not know it, but this is a golden rule of marketing: Give away something of value in exchange for an email address. When you do this, you’ve created a win-win situation for yourself and your prospects because they feel like they’re getting something of value without having to give up too much information about themselves.
So how do we create these kinds of relationships? The easiest way is by sending out newsletters. These should be sent regularly (I recommend once or twice per month) and should include helpful articles that relate directly to your industry or target audience’s interests. This keeps them engaged while also giving them some valuable information they may not have had before signing up with you!
Lead generation for lawyers? A guide
A motivated lead is someone who has actively searched for legal help and has given you their contact information. You could not ask for a better person to market your services to. In fact, these people are almost always ready to start working with you right away.
A motivated lead will have taken the time (and possibly spent money) to research what they need and get in touch with you rather than doing nothing at all. They’ve taken an active step towards getting better assistance, which is more than what most people do when they come across an issue that needs fixing.
Lead generation for lawyers? A guide Conclusion
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to lead generation for lawyers, but hopefully you have a better idea of how you can get more leads for your practice.