Law firms predominantly rely on word-of-mouth referrals but does that bring in enough work alone? With the majority of people these days being internet savvy, the best way to ramp up business is with the best online marketing tool there is…a website! AND law firms with websites have distinct benefits in generating more business.

Online marketing has numerous branches, and is most effective when businesses utilize each of its distinctive spheres. Online marketing is the amalgamation of web design and development, copywriting, photography, search engine marketing, social media marketing and email marketing. Online marketing serves as an extremely efficient medium of low-cost advertising.

Online marketing is much like offline marketing. Your campaigns need to be strategic to attract the right type of customer to your site.

While you need creative marketing to stand out from the crowd, the following are online marketing basics that need to be adhered to when creating your website: