1. Define what “local” means before a story is selected
Stillwater and Payne County are related but not interchangeable geographic targets. A firm may serve people in Stillwater, elsewhere in Payne County, across Oklahoma, or in more than one of those areas. The Legal News page says its coverage is matched to a firm’s practice areas and state. That makes geographic definition an important review point: a statewide story may be appropriate for an Oklahoma practice, while a story tied to a specific place may require careful wording so readers do not mistake general information for a promise of local representation.
Recommended approach
Write down the intended service area, the locations that may be named, and the locations that should not be implied. Ask how a proposed page would distinguish Stillwater, Payne County, and Oklahoma-wide relevance. Review whether every page’s title, explanation, and call to action accurately reflect the firm’s actual service scope.
