Showing posts with label yellow pages advertiing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yellow pages advertiing. Show all posts

Thursday 7 October 2010

Yellow Pages Mistakes

Lots of firms are re-examining Yellow Pages budgets.

I’m sure you’ve read this page on my website about Yellow Pages adverts.

http://www.greatlegalmarketing.co.uk/yellow_pages_mistakes_lawyers_make

And you've read this page

http://www.greatlegalmarketing.co.uk/lawyer_advertising__getting_results

Leet me ask you.

Have you done a Yellow Pages advert in the past?

What response do you get?

What cost per lead is it giving you?

If it’s good then safe to stick with the advert if all is well.

But if you don't track your response - PLEASE start doing it with all leads you get.

But if you're looking at your first YP advert or you aren’t happy with your existing advert here are some quick thoughts.

You probably need a better headline than the one you have and ideally a unique one.

For example, I recenlty looked a a firm's website and advert and could only find one unique point.

It was hidden away.

And it was to do with evening appointments and the offer of convenience.

So you could do a main headline..

Who Else Wants A Solicitor That Visits Your Office Or Home?

That Let’s You Try Before You Buy.

With a sub headline....

And Guarantees You Can Meet Up When You Want To,

(not squeezed in to your lunch hour!)

Which could then have some body copy...

At XXX Law we know that our clients want fast results. But they don’t want to be rushed.

We’re not your usual nine to five solicitors that are difficult to get hold of on the phone (and then charge you for every minute we help solve your problems.) We know you come to us because you have to. Which is why we will arrange to see you at home, at your office or in the evening . Basically when it’s convenient for you.

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You probably need better images in your ad.

Their images didn't really do anything. They were typical handshake, keys, house artwork.

I suggested they'd be better off using any logos such as APIL, SRA, Law Society etc. Or use a picture that relates to time and convenience.

Or publicise a confidential 24 Hour Divorce Information Line.

(Here's an information line number for a newspaper I did

Call 0843 218 3542 to listen)

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They had no guarantee in the ad. You ideally need a guarantee – although No Win – No Fee could be used better and bigger and made into something.

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They had simple spelling mistakes.

You probably need someone to check the spelling (or read it backwords to do this yourself)

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They needed at least one testimonial that was relevant and “XXX Law saved me £17,000” variety rather than the good guy variety. Read this page on testimonials...

http://www.greatlegalmarketing.co.uk/testimonials_where_to_use_them

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They needed to have a call to action highlighted which could be...

30 minute consultation worth £147 free when you mention this advertisement.

I hope they get a better advert designed. And track the response.

PS if you want a trackable phone number let me know. It's vital to monitor
the success of otherwise of your marketing channels.

The company I use are http://www.admeter3.co.uk/
Once again..if you give them my name you'll get special rates
because they want to have a few solicitors on board as
testimonials.

Read more...

Wednesday 6 October 2010

Solicitors Can Market Even When Not At Work

I'm deliberately sending this out on Wednesday at 11.50am

It's the best time to get emails opened.

When I send out on Friday I get mainly out of office emails..

Out of office emails. Don't you just love 'em?

A they a great marketing legal marketing tool?

Not if this is anything to go by.

* I am out of the office today the 13th September. If the matter is urgent please contact...

This says to me, "I couldn't be bothered to stamp my personality
on my emails or at best, I hadn't thought about it."

But then I got this reply from Richard Davies and thought
ah...there's someone that's taken a bit of time and effort...

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Thank you for your e-mail. Please note I will be out of the office until 6th September.

I will be checking e-mails periodically during this period but in the event of any urgent matters please e-mail one of the following:

For general and conveyancing enquiries e-mail Irene Campbell - irene at rbmdavies.com

For divorce and family law matters e-mail Jane Young - jane at rbmdavies.com

For probate, wills and Court of Protection matters e-mail Andrew McLoughlin - andrew at rbmdavies.com

or telephone the office on 0151 336 6611.

Richard B M Davies
RBM Davies & Partners LLP
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And here's something from Fishers, it's a mini
events guide on their out of office emails...

WHAT'S ON:

Sunday 19th September 2010

The Melbourne Festival - Fishers Solicitors continue their partnership with the Melbourne Festival. Running from the 11th to the 25th of September, the festival brings together performances of music, drama, poetry and comedy with the best local art and architecture. Fishers will be hosting a stand on Sunday 19th during the Art and Architecture Trail, come along and say hello and join us for a glass of wine.

Thursday 30th September 2010

Leicester Business Event 2010 - Fishers will be exhibiting at LBE10 at the Walkers Stadium. Visitors get free entry so why not take the opportunity to come along and chat to some of our lawyers.

Thursday 30th September 2010

Ashby Trade Fair - Fishers will exhibiting at the Ashby Trade Fair. This is a great opportunity to meet other local businesses in the Ashby de la Zouch area. If your business is based in Ashby come along to Hood Park Leisure Centre between 12pm and 7pm and meet some of the team.



Can you try something friendly...

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Thanks for emailing me. I'm with clients
all day helping them with their divorce cases.

If you want an update on yours feel free to call me
between 4pm and 5pm Monday to Friday on 0844 502 1631

If it's really urgent and can't wait
then please text me a short message with
what's urgent on 0795 1284875.

If you want to know anything about the divorce process
and how I can help you please download my free guide here

Remember to change your Will when you get divorced.

For other legal solutions please get in touch with...etc.

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If you have 10 out of office emails a week that's 500 ways
to cross sell other services a year. Multiplied by how many members
of staff you have. And it's gratis.

I would be gobsmacked if you don't pick up at least ONE
NEW CLIENT.

PS, please do this...it is so easy. And change it from
time to time so you sound human!

PPS is it Yellow Pages renewing time? Are you going to need
a trackable phone number (you must). Get one from me - just ask!

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