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How SEO Let’s You Talk to Readers and Robots
When you are writing web content for your website or blog, you are actually writing for two audiences: readers and robots. It’s important to keep

Does Your Law Blog Need a Disclaimer?
Lawyers like protective language. Our contracts are full of legalese designed to protect us from disappointed clients or angry vendors. But what about online? Does

Can You Change a Father’s Name on a Birth Certificate?
There are many ways to form a family. A child’s parents could be married. They could be living together in a committed relationship. Or they

When Emotion Can Get in the Way of Writing
Emotional conflict is a natural part of the law. Whether you are blogging about a controversial legal issue or responding to a pleading or email

Blogging Taught This “Pantser” to Plan
When it comes to fiction writing, the blank page has always been an invitation to me, rather than an obstacle. I have a unique ability

Can You Change Child Custody After the Judgment is Signed?
A judgment may be the final order in a divorce or child custody action, but if you have children it isn’t necessarily the end of

Guest Posts: When and How to Use Them for Business
Guest posts can be a good way to fill a gap on a busy week, and increase your reach on search engines through meaningful external

Tips for Writing High Readability Posts
A blog post is only as useful as it is readable. If you want your blog to drive paying clients to your law firm or

The Flesch Reading Ease Readability Formula: What Is It And Why Should You Care?
If you use an SEO plug in like Yoost, you probably have been annoyed by a little red readability icon telling you your Flesch Reading

Can a Guardian Grandparent Deny Parenting Time?
At its core, family law is about moms, dads, and their children. But the reality is that Michigan families come in many more shapes and