Reputation Management For Attorneys

Get More Reviews.
Win More Clients.

We Help Build, Maintain And Promote A Positive Online Reputation For Law Firms

Get Your Free Reputation Scorecard

Reputation Management For Attorneys

Get More Reviews.
Win More Clients.

We Help Build, Maintain And Promote A Positive Online Reputation For Law Firms

Get Your Free Reputation Scorecard

Why Do Lawyer Reviews Matter?

Why Is Reputation Management For Attorneys Important?

In today’s digital age, potential clients have easy access to information and reviews about law firms, making it essential for firms to maintain a positive online presence.

A strong reputation not only instills trust and confidence in potential clients but also helps differentiate a firm from its competitors.

Negative reviews or unfavorable press can have far-reaching consequences, leading to a loss of clients and damage to the firm’s credibility.

By actively managing their reputation, law firms can ensure that their image accurately reflects their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to client satisfaction.


93%

used the internet to find a local business in the last year.


73%

only pay attention to reviews written in the last month.


87%

read online reviews for local businesses in 2020.


52%

wouldn’t consider using a business with fewer than 4 stars

Included In Our Reputation Marketing Services

Monitor and grow your online reputation so you aren’t losing high quality leads to your competitors. Reputation management is an important part of marketing for attorneys. If clients search for your law firm online, what will they find?

Gather Reviews – Review & Feedback Generation

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We believe the best defense is offense. We help you proactively ASK for feedback and reviews.

Businesses with more than the average number of reviews across ALL review sites bring in 54% more in annual revenue.

We help you generate feedback, reviews, and ratings all in one place.

  • Google
  • Facebook
  • Apple Maps Reviews
  • BBB (Better Business Bureau)
  • Avvo
  • FindLaw
  • Lawyers.com
  • Martindale.com
  • and many more

First-party reviews are reviews that you collect and publish on your own website, while third-party reviews are reviews that are collected and published by other websites, such as Google, Yelp, Facebook, and other review sites.

Capture reviews

We will work with you to establish which mode is better for your client and for your firm. You can use multiple modes based the ease of integrating it into your firm.

You can easily send us clients to import from your CRM, database, POS, accounting software, email marketing platform, or other software platforms. We offer extensive integration options, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Once the initial review request has been sent, we can automate up to 2 reminder requests.

If the client submits a negative score for your firm, they will receive a different flow from positive feedback. They will be encouraged to send direct feedback to your firm.

Client feedback is a valuable tool that can help you understand how satisfied your customers are with your services, your staff, and overall experience. This information can be used to improve your office, resolve customer issues, and build customer loyalty and referrals.


Monitor & Respond to Reviews

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Gather existing reviews from general and niche review sites, including Google, Facebook, Yelp, and niche related directories.

We monitor 50+ reviews sites like Google, Facebook, Yelp, and niche attorney directory sites.

You can choose to be notified daily, weekly, or monthly in your inbox of your firm’s reviews.

We will send you the negative review as soon as it hits our system ensuring that negative reviews are handled in a timely and professional manner.

We will respond to positive reviews thanking them for providing their feedback and consult with you on how to respond to negative feedback. We will advise you on best practices when responding to negative reviews.

*We can only respond to reviews on sites where responses are allowed.

Our reputation management services include monthly reports that track your progress and help you set realistic goals for improving your online reputation.

Google Business Profile (GBP) Q&A allows anyone to ask and answer questions about a business on Google Maps. Business owners can also respond to questions. Users can upvote answers they find helpful or accurate.

We will notify you when there is a question and get guidance from you on how to respond.


Showcase & Market Reviews

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Create a page on your website to showcase your positive reviews. We will add new, positive reviews to your review page each week.

We will create and/or update a testimonials page on your website to showcase your positive reviews. We will filter all negative reviews out of the reviews feed for your site.

We will showcase positive reviews from around the web and any reviews given directly to you in a review widget on your homepage to promote your star rating.

The number of reviews and the average star rating are two of the most important factors that potential clients consider when choosing who to call for their legal needs.

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Once you have received glowing reviews from your clients, we will help you amplify them across your online presence including your social media pages and review sites. This will help you showcase your positive reputation to potential clients and boost your online visibility.

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Businesses with more reviews tend to rank higher in search results, which means that they are more likely to be seen by potential clients.

Google uses over 200 ranking factors to determine the order of organic search results, but it prioritizes reviews for local search results.

Potential clients often want to read reviews about specific services, attorneys, or aspects of your law firm. By grouping and displaying reviews by theme or keyword, you can make it easier for them to find the information they are looking for. This can improve your website’s SEO, increase engagement with your content, and boost conversions.

Gather existing reviews from 100+ general and Legal niche review sites including:

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Law Firm Reputation Management Pricing

Starter

$250/m

Per Location or Per Attorney

Bundle
$400/m

1 Location + 1 Attorney

Extra

$175/m

Each additional Location or Attorney

Features Done For You
Integration
Access to the Thunderhead Marketing review monitoring and acceleration tool
Monitor Reviews – 80+ sites – includes Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Niche Directories
Standard Procedure Operating Guide for Positive & Negative Reviews
Email alerts sent for new reviews across all platforms (custom frequency available)
Review & Feedback Generation
Request Reviews on Over 100 Sites
Acquire 1st-party & 3rd-party reviews
Branded Email Requests
Automated Reviews Requests and Reminders
SMS or Email Requests
Ability to add survey questions
Consultation and implementation of choosing a request that aligns with your company’s review strategy
Full set-up of review request flow, branding, testing, and changes as needed
Help choosing the most relevant 3 sites to request reviews from and monthly review to see if sites need to be changed
Responding to Reviews & Google Q&A
Ability to monitor and reply to Google Questions and Answers
Ability to respond to Google Reviews & Facebook Recommendations
Thunderhead Marketing responds to Google Q&A
Thunderhead Marketing responds to all reviews in the past year
Thunderhead Marketing responds to all positive reviews with a response customized to the review
Routing of negative reviews within 24 hours with consultation on response.
Showcase & Marketing
Widget for website to showcase reviews
Display 1st-party (testimonials) & 3rd-party reviews
Aggregate review rating badge
Create a page on your website to showcase all positive reviews. This page is geared to rank high on Google when someone is looking for reviews for your business.
Add Google review schema to website for SEO boost
Thunderhead Marketing will add custom review feed widget to your website to match colors and branding.
Curate positive reviews that will be displayed on your website.
Add keyword specific review widget to website (up to 2 per location)
Share reviews on Facebook, Instagram, and Google
Reporting
Detailed reports to track reviews, ratings, and feedback
Advanced Filtering Options
Location Level Reporting
Automated email report delivery
Insights Reports

DIY Vs Done For You Reputation Management Services?

Online reviews are pivotal for businesses, especially for professionals like doctors and lawyers. A holistic review management strategy encompasses:

  1. Monitoring: Stay updated by checking major platforms like Yelp, Google My Business, and Facebook.
  2. Responding: Address both positive and negative reviews promptly and professionally.
  3. Gathering: Offer exceptional service and encourage feedback to garner positive reviews.
  4. Marketing: Highlight positive reviews on your website.
  5. Analyzing: Identify patterns from reviews to refine your services.

There are two main approaches to manage online reviews: internally (DIY) or through specialized reputation marketing services.

DIY Review Management

PROS

  • Personal Attention: Direct control over responses.
  • Low Financial Cost: No / low external costs.

CONS

  • Resource Intensity: Consumes time, potentially sidelining other business activities.
  • Limited Expertise: Might lack advanced tools or strategies.
  • Potential Bias: Internal teams may react emotionally to negative feedback.
  • Overwhelm: High review volumes can be challenging.
  • Balancing Act: Juggling review management with other tasks can be tough for smaller teams.
  • Technical Constraints: Displaying reviews may require technical know-how or external web developer assistance.

Professional Reputation Marketing Services

PROS

  • Expert Handling: Trained to deal with negative reviews professionally.
  • Review Generation: Uses strategies like email campaigns to boost positive feedback.
  • Efficiency: Automates processes using advanced tools.
  • Time-Saving: Frees internal teams for core activities.
  • Scalability: Can manage both small and large volumes of reviews seamlessly.

CONS

  • Financial Cost: Can have a high financial cost compared to DIY.

Whether DIY or Done-for-you, Consistency is Key

Regardless of the chosen method, consistency across all platforms is crucial:

  • Credibility Boost: Engaging regularly with reviews shows dedication to customer satisfaction.
  • Damage Control: Timely responses can prevent issues from magnifying.
  • Branding: Regular interactions help in maintaining a positive brand image.
  • Engagement: Active involvement encourages customer loyalty.
  • Insights: Consistent monitoring can unveil patterns, aiding service improvements.
  • SEO Perks: Regularly updated review profiles enhance search engine visibility.

For many business owners, maintaining consistent engagement with reviews, while also focusing on core business activities, is a challenge. Hence, outsourcing to experts like Thunderhead Marketing can be a beneficial move. If considering external assistance, ensure the chosen service aligns with your business needs and values.

The 5 Most Important Review Factors

1. star rating
2. legitamacy
3. recency
4. sentiment
5. quantity

What Our Clients Say

We care very much about our client’s success and their recommendations are the greatest compliment.

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We have worked with Jeremy and Celeste for years and are happy with the results we’ve seen. They are professional and very responsive.
Tania Rivas, Attorney at Law
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I would gladly recommend Thunderhead Marketing! They transformed our website in to a vital part of our sales efforts. With their help, we have grown from a 2 person law firm to an 8 person firm and have doubled our office space. They tailored a very effective search engine optimization campaign that continually bring us clients each month. They are quick and really care for their clients’ success.
Keith Morris, Attorney at Law

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