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[Counsel Cast Chambers] Is a DIY Website Right for your Law Firm?

[Counsel Cast Chambers] Is a DIY Website Right for your Law Firm?

Update: 2025-07-29
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In this episode of Counsel Cast Chambers, we delve into the pros and cons of building your own law firm website with insights from legal tech pioneer Jack Newton.

The discussion explores common pitfalls law firms encounter when handling web design solo, such as performance, security, content strategy, and client experience.

Jack provides guidance on whether a DIY approach is pragmatic or counterproductive, particularly weighing cost-savings against effective results. He emphasizes the importance of a modern, user-friendly website as legal demand increasingly starts with a Google search.

Drawing on data from the Legal Trends Report, Jack also highlights the disconnect between what consumers want and what lawyers think they want, urging firms to adapt their practices to meet modern consumer expectations.

Jack gives listeners actionable tips on:

  • 00:00 Introduction: Should You DIY Your Law Firm Website?
  • 00:48 Balancing DIY and Professional Web Design
  • 01:50 The Importance of Online Presence for Law Firms
  • 03:11 Client Expectations and Modern Website Features
  • 03:54 Data-Driven Insights from the Legal Trends Report
  • 07:14 Common Mistakes in Law Firm Websites

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[Counsel Cast Chambers] Is a DIY Website Right for your Law Firm?

[Counsel Cast Chambers] Is a DIY Website Right for your Law Firm?