We’ve all been there, busy running your law firm, focusing on clients, and maybe not spending as much time checking on your website. But here’s something you might not realize: you’ve still got lorem ipsum text or sample pages hanging around on your site.
We promise, we’re not here to embarrass you. In fact, we’re here to help. But first, let’s have a little fun and talk about why having placeholder text on your website is not doing you any favors.
What Is Lorem Ipsum (And Why Is It on Your Site)?
Lorem ipsum is filler text, it’s the web designer’s version of “insert something smart here.” It’s used in templates and draft pages until real content is added. But if it’s still live on your website, it sends the message: “We forgot to finish this part.”
Why It’s a Problem
- It looks unprofessional. If a potential client sees sample text or empty template pages, they might wonder how detail-oriented you’ll be with their case.
- It hurts your credibility. Clients are looking for trust signals. Lorem ipsum is the opposite of that.
- It could hurt SEO. Search engines won’t know what to do with placeholder text. It’s wasted space that could be working for you.
Common Culprits We See All the Time
- Blog posts titled “Sample Post”
- Menu links that go to “Coming Soon” pages
- Practice area pages with lorem ipsum paragraphs
- Template footers that still say “Your Firm Name Here”
Don’t Worry, This Happens More Than You Think
You’re not the only one. We’ve seen plenty of law firm websites with unfinished pages, placeholder text, or template leftovers. But leaving it there can quietly chip away at your firm’s image.
What You Can Do
- Audit your website. Click through every menu link and look for sample pages or lorem ipsum text.
- Remove or replace. If a page isn’t ready, hide it from the menu. If you can add real content, do it.
- Check your footer. Make sure it has your firm’s correct name, address, phone number, and no placeholders.
Want Some Help Cleaning It Up?
We help law firms fix website issues like this all the time, and more importantly, we help turn those neglected pages into polished, professional content that builds trust and brings in clients.
Whether you need a quick cleanup, a content refresh, or a full website redesign, we can help.
Schedule a free consultation — let’s get your site looking sharp and lorem-ipsum-free.
