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On my blog, Real Lawyers Have Blogs, now in its 15th year, I share information, news and insight to help legal professionals looking to network online, whether it be via blogging or other social media.
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October 2019
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Don’t Go the TL;DR Route in Legal Blogging, Embrace the Experience
Seth Godin, a seminal voice in marketing, today visits the increasingly prevalent “Too Long; Didn’t Read” (TL;DR) culture, which celebrates brisk publishing and consumption over substantive engagement.
In a digital era dominated by shortcuts, this mindset has permeated the legal…
Random AI Prompts Can Lead to Some Good Blogging
I’ve been meaning to share how one of the ways I use ChatGPT in my blogging. I talk with it.
It begins with a thought or idea of my own or from something I’ve read. I key this thought or…
AI is Changing the Way We Write – and Blog
Well known technology writer, now also a venture capitalist, Om Malik wrote this week that AI is changing writing.
The best part of the Internet is that it is always evolving.
It is nothing if not a reflection of we the…
AI is Changing the Way We Write – and Blog
Well known technology writer, now also a venture capitalist, Om Malik wrote this week that AI is changing writing.
The best part of the Internet is that it is always evolving.
It is nothing if not a reflection of we the…
The Power of Accessible Legal Blogs Can Revolutionize Legal Research
In the age of digital information, the definition of what is “public” has evolved, especially in the legal domain.
Traditionally, public access to legal information meant being able to physically enter a law library and conduct research across a wide…
Rekindling Engagement on Twitter (Now X): A Personal Experience
I’ve always gone to Twitter, now X, for news and still do.
Twitter is known for “what’s happening.” It is a real-time information network where people find the latest news and what’s happening.
In addition to news and “what’s happening,”…
Beyond Likes and our Net Promoter Score: LexBlog Needs to Elevate Legal Professionals
In a blog post, today, marketing guru Seth Godin highlighted a distinction in how we measure engagement and success.
His point was spot on as to the LexBlog Network, something I have been giving a lot of thought to,…
Beyond SEO: The Growing Demand for Genuine Content Written by Real People
Recently, there’s been growing discourse suggesting that we may be moving beyond the traditional SEO era—and not just due to AI innovations.
Google has long influenced us to craft content optimized for search engines. However, a significant shift is underway:…
The Integrity Challenge: Ensuring Authenticity in Legal Blogs
A few days ago, I wrote about the transformation of legal blogs into a facet of legal publishing.
This evolution is noteworthy, as niche-focused law blogs have begun to cover more territory—and at a quicker pace—than traditional law reviews. Legal…