A Brief Rollout With Real SEO Risk Google has completed its June 2026 spam update. Spam updates are designed to improve how Google detects tactics that violate its search quality policies, including pages built mainly to capture rankings rather than help readers. For attorneys, the risk is not limited to obvious spam. A site can...
Read MoreA New Production Check for Legal Advertising New York Law now requires a business to conspicuously disclose that a commercial advertisement contains a synthetic performer. The law took effect on June 9, 2026 and directly impacts how attorneys advertise online. In short, any ads that use AI to generate characters that look like real humans...
Read MoreAn AI Mention Can Start the Client Search A Similarweb analysis found that brands recommended by ChatGPT are 2.5 times more likely to receive a website visit within seven days than brands that don’t receive a recommendation. The study examined US desktop behavior in finance, travel, and beauty. Legal services were not included, so attorneys...
Read MoreThe Evidence Gap Behind the Claim Law firm websites often use phrases such as “best personal injury lawyer” and “top trial attorney” to capture attention. These statements make comparisons without explaining who conducted the review, which lawyers were considered, what period was examined, or which criteria determined the result. That lack of support matters under...
Read MoreSiri Moves From Simple Commands to AI Answers Apple announced an entirely new Siri that was built in collaboration with Google. Apple’s latest AI update gives Siri a stronger role in how people ask questions and receive answers, much like Google AI Overviews. That does not mean the Gemini app is replacing Siri. Apple is...
Read MoreFewer Clicks Change the First Impression A 2026 SparkToro analysis using Similarweb data found that 68.01% of U.S. Google searches ended without a click during the first four months of the year. Only 232 clicks out of every 1,000 U.S. Google searches reach the open web, putting outside website visits at about 23%. For attorneys,...
Read MoreA New Measure of Trust in Legal Search Search marketing for attorneys is moving away from raw backlink volume as the main proof of authority. AI search tools are built to understand who a firm is, what it does, and whether outside sources support those claims. A law firm with credible mentions across legal directories,...
Read MoreGoogle has introduced a new feature called Search Profiles, giving publishers and creators a dedicated space to control how they appear across Google Search and Discover. While the current rollout focuses on creators and publishers with large social media audiences, the announcement offers insight into Google’s broader approach to online identity and content discovery. For...
Read MoreRanking Turbulence Settles After Weeks of Volatility Google has officially completed its May 2026 core update after several weeks of noticeable ranking movement across industries. Early data showed sharp swings in visibility, with some sites gaining ground while others lost significant positioning. The legal sector experienced substantial movement, particularly in highly competitive practice areas such...
Read MoreA New Phase for AI Search Results Google has added new features to AI Overviews and AI Mode that point toward a more curated search experience. The update includes Preferred Sources, a Highly Cited label, and a Perspectives carousel that highlights a wider range of contributors and publishers. In Google’s announcement, Duncan Osborn outlined these...
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