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Thought it may seem scary at first, making the leap into blogging and social media can bring greater rewards than you ever imagined.

This week we asked: When was the last time you took a risk with your marketing and business development?

1) Within the last month – 13%

2) Within the last 6 months…

Taking risks is always an integral part of achieving great success. Whether it’s narrowing your client base or simply re-branding your firm, doing something new can often be a little scary. One of the things I’ve found to cause the most anxiety in my attorneys when it comes to marketing and business development risks is…

Working with a ghostblogger can be a great, collaborative experience for many busy attorneys–but the key is just that… COLLABORATE!

This week we asked: Do you write your own blog?

1. Yes, every word comes from me – 55%

2. Somewhat, I collaborate with a ghostwriter – 35%

3. No, I give direction but the…

Ghostblogging has come under a bit of scrutiny lately (we’ll discuss that on Thursday) but in my mind it’s a great alternative. Better to be a part of the social media world than write off all the opportunities that can arise from it simply because you are afraid of the time commitment. Working with a…

Whether it’s a blog or Twitter page, make sure your presence online is a true extension of the personal brand that you’re working to build.

The question this week was: My social media is a [fill in the blank] representation of my personal brand:

Great – 20%
Good – 40%
So-so – 0%
Weak –…

Social media has become a major talking point in the realm of marketing and business development. Today, almost every professional has a LinkedIn profile, if not a blog, twitter account and yes, even Facebook page. Whether or not you choose to participate in any of the above, you should know that everything that’s put out…