* New Website and Blog: Local, Social, Mobile, Good Enough

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

A long time ago (actually 2011-01) in a galaxy far far away (actually Boston), I started redesigning my website and blog. Then there was this whole thing with the Death Star. So long story short, I have a new website and blog, and they are OK.

But don’t take my word for it. The anonymous reviews are in!

• “Arguably one of the websites we’ve seen today.”
• “Please remove me from your mailing list.”
• “We’re so proud of you, son!”
• “You’re a lawyer?”
• “I don’t get it.”

For those who care (hi Mom!) here are screenshots of the home pages from the old website and blog:

And here are the new ones:

The new site is responsive! Which means it works OK on the iPad:

And on the iPhone (or iClone):

It also has more SEO silliness, so, yeah. For example, I still hate the phrase “intellectual property” and “IP” but SEO it is what it is.

Is everything perfect? No. Is everything good enough? Yes. So I launched it. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Putting that cliché another way, a good solution today is better than a perfect solution tomorrow.

Other notable stuff:

• Increased emphasis on ethics: Lawyers For Human Beings: Patent trolls, trademark bullies, and cybersquatters need not apply.
• Increased emphasis on pro bono IP and nonprofit IP. Because my mother raised me right.
• Flat-rate IP fees for much of what Clocktower does.
• Option to pay with stock for IP services for a chosen few startups.

I also returned to Hugh Briss of Twitter Image to redesign my social media backgrounds, avatars, and the like:

• Erik J. Heels on about.me
• Erik J. Heels on Facebook
• Erik J. Heels on Google+
• Erik J. Heels on LinkedIn
• Erik J. Heels on Twitter

I’m still ironing the creases, so if you notice anything odd, please let me know. Thanks!

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• Clock Tower Law Group Turns 10, Wants Flying Cars (3/21/2011)
  Or a pony.
• A New Blog For My Birthday (6/6/2008)
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• Clock Tower Law Group’s 7th Birthday (3/21/2008)
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• Happy Birthdays To Clock Tower Law Group (03/21/2007)
  My website is 10 years old today, my law firm is 6 years old today.

Erik J. Heels is a trademark and patent lawyer, Boston Red Sox fan, MIT engineer, and musician. He blogs about technology, law, baseball, and rock ‘n’ roll at erikjheels.com.