1. Start with Hanover’s actual geographic scope
The 2020–2024 ACS five-year population estimate is 11,522, with a margin of error of 31. That is context for defining the service area, not evidence of search demand, legal need, competition, leads, or revenue. A firm should therefore decide whether its news coverage is meant for Hanover, a broader Luzerne County audience, another Pennsylvania service area, or a clearly defined combination. Those are different editorial choices.
Recommended approach
Set geographic rules before reviewing coverage. Name the counties, cities, highways, courts, agencies, and statewide subjects the firm is prepared to discuss. Keep township, county, metropolitan, statewide, household, and individual references distinct. Review whether each proposed page has a real connection to the firm’s practice and the people it serves.
