The most important part of your Avvo profile is the portfolio section. The portfolio section also tends to be the most neglected part of a profile. It takes the most time and effort, and is a portion you should be contributing to on a daily basis. This section includes: contribution, cases, publications and speaking engagements.…
Filling out the resume portion on Avvo can be dry, but it is a great way to display the work and education that you spent so much time earning. Fill this section out thoroughly and include all information from the states you have practiced in. Resume The resume section includes license, personal misconduct, work experience,…
There are arguments on whether or not using a Facebook business or personal account are better. Often people ask, “Can you use both a business and personal Facebook account for your business?” There are advantages and drawbacks of each. A less significant but important drawback of having both a personal page used for business and…
A question often asked is whether or not a personal Facebook page should be used for business. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. In this blog I will discuss some advantages I have discovered using a personal Facebook page for business. 1. Growing an Audience It is easier to grow an audience as a…
Created by a tech-savvy lawyer out of Seattle, Washington, Avvo is basically the Google for lawyers. This website allows you to search for lawyers based on geographic location and practice area, utilize the Q&A Forum for any legal questions, and even call a lawyer directly. As a lawyer, having a high ranking on the site…
Having a Facebook page for your business comes with many advantages, but creating and maintaining an effective business page can be a struggle. There are disadvantages to Facebook business pages that should be recognized and addressed. We have outlined a few road bumps that come along with Facebook business pages. 1. Creating an Audience Creating…
If you own a business it is likely you have a business Facebook Page. There are several advantages to maintaining a Facebook page specifically for your business rather than using your personal page for both. We’ve collected some top reasons why maintaining a page is worth your time as an effective way to reach your…
Creating relationships is a time consuming process, it is important to make sure that the ones you create are worth it. After you have taken the step of agreeing to meet in person, prepare for the meeting by setting an intention and goal for yourself. The long term goal is to get clients, but the…
Merriam-Webster defines networking as, “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.” This definition states well the fine balance of exchange of services and productive relationships. Networking is a powerful skill that, like creating relationships, takes time and effort. It is…
Creating quality relationships online takes time and effort, as we discussed in our blog Leveraging Relationships through Social Media. After you have utilized online resources, identified your target peers and market, and established an online relationship, the next step is taking the relationship offline. Many people struggle with this step, but ultimately, taking relationships offline…