Phase 9: Build External Authority

Strengthen professional profiles across the web

Profiles should use consistent facts and positioning. Review and improve profiles on: LinkedIn Professional associations Legal or medical directories Conference websites Alumni websites Industry publications Podcast pages Author profiles Business directories Review platforms Deliverable Create an external profile inventory.

Pursue expert commentary

The firm’s professionals should contribute expertise outside the firm’s website. Opportunities include: Journalist requests Industry publications Podcasts Webinars Conference panels Association articles Expert roundups University events Trade groups Local media Professional newsletters Obviously you want a backlink. But even more is to create independent confirmation that the professional is associated with the topic. Deliverable Create …

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Develop citation-worthy assets

Create assets that others have a reason to reference. Examples: Original surveys Benchmark reports Industry data Regulatory trackers State-by-state guides Calculators Checklists Model documents Decision trees Annual reports Trend analyses Case collections Expert directories Research summaries Example A law firm might create: Annual California Medical Board Enforcement Report A consulting firm might create: 2027 Professional …

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Build relevant links and mentions

Prioritize: Industry publications Associations Universities Trusted directories Chambers of commerce Conference websites Client partners Vendors Research citations Media coverage Podcasts Resource pages A relevant mention from a respected industry source may be more valuable than a stronger-looking but unrelated domain. Don’t democratize the value of each link because they are not equal. Deliverable Create a …

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