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In this episode, I’m joined by Pete Everitt, and we dive into the intricacies of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), AI's role in the legal industry, and strategies to boost SEO and conversions for law firms. We discuss key differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics, setting up Google Analytics effectively, and optimizing website conversions. Additionally, we explore the impact of AI on search, creating meaningful content, and leveraging AI for enhanced digital marketing. Pete also shares insights from 'The Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan and stresses the importance of sustained client relationship management.Pete gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Understanding GA4: Basics and Differences 02:19 Challenges and Criticisms of GA4 05:16 Setting Up GA4: Key Steps and Tips 09:04 Tracking and Analyzing Traffic Effectively 15:17 Conversion Optimization Strategies 19:06 Real-World Examples and Best Practices 23:20 Customer Service Frustrations 24:16 Website Conversion Essentials 25:17 Understanding Calls to Action 27:09 Optimizing Client Interaction 32:03 Marketing Funnels and Strategies 34:18 The Role of AI in SEO 39:14 Book Recommendation: The Million Dollar Weekend 41:12 Final Thoughts on Conversions Resources mentioned in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend by Noah KaganConnect with Pete here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.peteeveritt.com   Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you may have discovered on your own, genAI tools are ready and enthusiastic with their outputs, but may be woefully ill-informed, in spite of the snappy replies they spew out with unfettered confidence. So, what is being done to remedy this issue? Dennis and Tom explain how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) combines AI’s LLMs with more current external information, addressing problems arising from outdated LLM data. The guys talk through some of their favorite tools that employ RAG effectively and offer insights into their uses for attorneys. Later, could AI-adoption be diminishing a lawyer’s hard-earned expertise? Dennis and Tom dive into this common fear shared by many traditionally-minded attorneys, focusing on ways to leverage AI not to replace, but enhance their legal practice.As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #372A Segment: AI and RAG: Hate the Name, Love the Application Google Notebook LM https://notebooklm.google/  Perplexity.ai - https://www.perplexity.ai/ Practical Law with AI: https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/practical-law    B Segment: A question from our AI ChatbotParting Shots: Android search with your camera - https://theintelligence.com/34456/android-search-google-lens/   Ethan Mollick, “Thinking Like an AI” - https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/thinking-like-an-ai  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie speaks with Ari Kaplan about his recent report exploring how midsize law firms can adapt and innovate to succeed in today's legal landscape. The conversation covers how technology can provide firms with greater agility, strategies for managing change fatigue, the importance of effective leadership, and evolving decision-making processes in the legal industry.  Links from the episode:  The Changemakers Report  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexander LaRiviere from expert service provider Bicycle Accident Investigations addresses typical bicycle mechanical failures and the impact on trials and cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Christina Hough dives into the topic of neurodivergence in the legal field. The subject refers to how people learn and behave. We’re all “neurodivergent” in that we are all different. The term covers everything from the autism spectrum to ADHD issues to our own individual quirks and how we interact, learn, and understand each other. When it comes to neurodivergence, the legal system has a particular interest. It has been estimated about 12.5% of lawyers report having ADHD, attention deficit disorders, nearly triple the rate of the general population. And that’s just the beginning.Law is a stressful profession, and many may not know they have a neurodivergence issue – issues that may only reveal themselves under extreme stress. That’s why awareness is so important as we learn to account for our own differences and others’ and make sure we are communicating with and understanding coworkers and even opposing counsel and witnesses.It all starts with being aware and giving thought to how the person across the desk processes information and communicates. As the great (fictional) attorney Atticus Finch taught us in “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”Mentioned in This Episode:San Diego Paralegal Association“Lawyers With ADHD: Understanding Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession,” JD Nation“Neurodivergence in Law: The Importance of Advanced Communication in Legal and Neutral Practice” from Will Work for Food with Christina HoughChristina Hough’s Presentation“To Kill a Mockingbird Quote Analysis,” BartlebyNALA Conference & Expo 2025NALA, The Paralegal Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also, Tiffany may be number 1 in his heart (she's not), but she's also not number 1 in her class.-----Of all the iconic lines from Dr. Strangelove, maybe the best is "You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!" Recently, Harvard began punishing students (and faculty) for silent library protests while studying almost as though maintaining a "non-disruptive atmosphere" isn't the school's real concern. Donald Trump brags about Tiffany Trump's class ranking... even though her law school doesn't rank students. And states are preparing for the Supreme Court to launch a large-scale rollback on rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Peggy Gruenke is an expert in the accounting management tools tailored to small law firms. Gruenke is the founder and co-owner of CPN Legal, helping small and solo firm lawyers manage and grow their business through legal software solutions and outsourced financial management and bookkeeping services.Let’s talk about your firm’s finances and profitability: how are you keeping track of your business? Hear what’s new in automated accounting packages – but don’t give up on Quickbooks, and don’t cut ties with your bookkeeper.Online accounting services are great. But they are not meant to replace a professional, especially as your firm grows. You’re not a bookkeeper, you’re a lawyer. But these tools do help with the basics of money management. The challenge is mixing and matching. Operational efficiencies and financial planning are part of running a successful firm. Don’t shortchange the importance of bookkeeping and managing your income, marketing ROI, expenses, and taxes. It’s vital you keep your finger on the pulse of your business, and there are tools and people who can help you. As Gruenke says, “Treat your business with respect.” Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  Topics: If you’re a small or solo firm, you’re a business. Every business must track their finances, their expenses, and their taxes. Hear about the latest tools that help you track every part of your firm’s financial life. Repeat after us: Lawyers are not bookkeepers. This is why you need not only software but someone who tracks your business performance, watches your bottom line, and keeps you ready for tax time. Security, checks and balances, and financial snapshots are all vital. It’s a lot to keep up with, but investing the time and money to assemble the tools you need will help you grow (and profit). Mentioned in This Episode:Clio Cloud Conference 2025MycaseClio AccountingClio DraftLawcusQuickbooksPreviously on New Solo, “New From Clio: Legal Practice Management Including Legal Accounting”Previously on New Solo, “Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals”Previously on New Solo, “Oh, The Messes We See” Clio Legal Trends ReportChase Business credit cardsCapital One Business credit cardsABA Techshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Software and AI have become a significant part of today’s patent litigation landscape. Our round table of expert patent attorneys explains the ongoing impact of the 2014 Alice decision and examines the fuzzy lines of “significant advances” and “inventive concept” in current patent law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the eerie world of legal trends with the latest insights that reveal AI's growing role in law firms. Discover alarming stats on communication challenges, showing that many calls go unanswered. Learn about effective client intake strategies and how to improve conversion rates through better marketing. Explore the disconnect between lawyers' marketing and client behavior while examining the disparities in marketing spend. This discussion is packed with strategies to boost responsiveness and efficiency in the legal sector!

Let’s talk about technology and how it fits into your practice. Fact is, the old yellow pad and document boxes are no longer your friends. Your clients expect you to use technology to be more efficient and effective. Guest Richard “Rich” Dukes Jr. has gone paperless. So has his entire South Carolina law firm. Today’s tech drives efficiency whether that’s in document review, witness preparation, or even courtroom presentation. Hear how Dukes evaluates each evolution of tech tools, how he decides if they will truly elevate his productivity, and how easy they will be to introduce to his colleagues and incorporate them into his practice. Time is an attorney’s most valuable commodity. Technology can give you more time. Coming next, AI. Dukes has some ideas of where artificial intelligence may upend the next generation of legal tech tools. Put down the pen and pad and start working smarter today. Mentioned in This Episode:NotabilityTrialPad OpenAIPerplexity AIJoin the next Community Table live. What’s on your mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices