1. Set the geographic brief before reviewing stories
Whitmore Lake is a census-designated place in Michigan associated with Livingston County and Washtenaw County. A firm may serve the CDP, one county, both counties, or a wider Michigan area; those are different editorial and measurement choices. A story relevant to Michigan may not be relevant to a Whitmore Lake practice, and a county relationship does not establish that residents are searching for legal help. Bosseo’s public Legal News page says its system matches stories to practice areas and a state, rather than presenting random filler. That makes the initial question one of scope: which geography should the firm’s coverage address, and when should a state story receive a local explanation?
Recommended approach
Write a geographic brief that distinguishes Whitmore Lake from Livingston County, Washtenaw County, and Michigan statewide coverage. Review whether each proposed page names a location only when the location is legally and editorially relevant. Do not use the ACS population estimate as a demand forecast.
