Does email marketing for law firms work?
Yes. But you need to follow a few golden rules.
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This article lists 5 reasons why email marketing for law firms works great.
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Contents
1. Business Development
Email marketing helps you stay top-of-mind with your stakeholders. This translates to more referrals. Why? One word: visibility. While your competitors stay quiet, you’ll be showing up in the inboxes of important people. Your brand will be a constant presence in the minds of many.
Think about it. Does Coca Cola really need to advertise? Surely enough people know about them? Well, that’s not why they invest millions (if not billions) into advertising. No, they do it because everyone else is. If they don’t advertise, someone else will. This could translate to a loss in market share. So, big brands advertise to remain visible.
Law firms should do the same.
In fact, many law firms already are reaping the financial benefits of law firm email marketing.
2. Client Satisfaction
Poor communication is generally the most common complaint against lawyers. Your firm should use email marketing to stay in touch with current and potential clients. Thus, reducing potential complaints and establishing your firm as an industry leader.
The beauty of email marketing is automation. While it’s common in many businesses, law firms are still catching up. What are some examples of automated emails that you can try? Appointment confirmations, follow-ups to clients who’ve had an appointment, feedback surveys, etc.
3. Warming Up Leads
What does your firm do when a prospective client reaches out?
For most firms, it goes something like this:
- Qualify the lead
- Book in a consultation
- Convert
What’s the problem with this?
Well, nothing.
But, many clients need a bit of ‘prodding’.
Do you have follow-ups in place? What about general emails for potential leads?
For example, some people need warming up. It doesn’t matter how many follow-ups you send. So, you should add all prospective leads to a chain of informative emails. FAQ’s? News? Featured team members? This will make them more comfortable to schedule an appointment. After all, seeing a lawyer can be intimidating.
4. Low-cost, low-risk and high return on investment
Finally, email marketing is ‘cheap as chips’.
Do you have a small marketing budget? Nervous about investing in SEO, Google Ads, etc? Email marketing is a GREAT way to get your toes wet.
Getting started is the hardest part. Get the ball rolling and learn along the way.
5. You can make online sales
Email is generally the most effective way to sell online. That’s why all the big brands are vying for your email. It’s easier to sell through email. This is what the research shows.
Okay, exceptions exist. But, email generates more sales than social media.
Why?
Many reasons. Generally speaking, it’s all about the expectations of the user.
Why do you use email? Keeping in touch with friends, business, study, etc. Why do you use social media? Most people are more likely to use social media for ‘social’ purposes. Whereas they’re more inclined to be in a ‘buying state’ whilst using email.
How to get started with email marketing for law firms
You’ll need THREE main elements:
- Software
- Email list
- Content
Execution is everything.
Yes, it can be a bit overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. Why? Countless options for software, technical jargon, content creation, building a list, etc.
Learn More About Law Firm Email Marketing
These resources can help you with email marketing for law firms:
Email marketing campaign management by Legalsites
Our favourite email marketing software and tools for law firms
Law firm email newsletter ideas
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