1. Set the geographic boundary before selecting stories
Pompey is a municipal town in Onondaga County, New York. That relationship matters because a story can be relevant at several different levels: Pompey, Onondaga County, a broader New York audience, or no local audience at all. A page about a New York statute may serve people across the state, while an incident described as occurring in Onondaga County requires careful location wording. Pompey’s population estimate does not establish that any particular story will attract searches or prospective clients.
Recommended approach
Create a geographic policy for Legal News. Identify which stories may be framed for New York readers, which require an Onondaga County connection, and which should not be presented as Pompey matters unless the facts specifically support that description. Review location language on every page before approval.
