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The New and Improved SBM Website

The State Bar of Michigan launched its redesigned website on May 16. Sporting a new look and feel, the website has undergone its first major redesign since 2008. The previous website, running on outdated technology with cumbersome navigation, has been upgraded to the newer DNN platform. The website upgrade was part of a two-year project that included the transitioning of section websites into the new SBM Connect portal.

Take a few minutes to get acquainted with the new michbar.org and explore its many new features. Or take a video tour below.

Please tell us about your experience using the new michbar.org pages by completing this feedback form.

And About the New Member Directory—Have It Your Way!

When we rolled out the new member directory powered by ZeekBeek in January, we heard from many members about the things that they liked and didn't like about the new design. We listened—and then we got to work right away to ensure that using the directory would be a positive experience. Since that time there have been significant improvements made: Searches are faster, the directory is easier and more intuitive to navigate, it is cleaner in appearance, and members can choose the format of the search results that best fit individual preferences.

The online member directory is used every day—by the public looking for lawyers, by attorneys looking for other attorneys, and by courts and other agencies verifying attorney information. It is a trusted resource for accurate information. Through the SBM partnership with ZeekBeek, members can build an expanded profile, pull in a profile already built on LinkedIn, add videos and articles, and link to blogs and websites—all for FREE!

Check out the new member directory and start building your online profile today. The page may take up to a minute to fully load the first time. To learn more about the directory and how it aligns with the State Bar of Michigan's commitment to leading the path to the future, see the FAQs below.

• Why does the State Bar have a new directory? The old one was great!
• What advantages does the new directory offer me?
• I tried the new directory already and didn't like it—it was too slow, had mistakes, and was not as classy as the old directory. Why should I try it again?
• Does Zeekbeek own my content? I was interested in expanding my profile until I read the terms of service which seem to give ZeekBeek ownership of any content I add to my profile.

NOTE: Due to a recent security upgrade to the SBM Member Area website, you may need to apply a security patch to your web browser, upgrade your browser, or download and install a new browser. If you have trouble accessing our member area to expand your profile information, please follow these guidelines.

Information for your expanded profile can be added through the State Bar of Michigan Member Area or from the ZeekBeek site. Your member record will automatically update in both places within seconds. If you belong to a Section, the information you provide will also update automatically in the new SBM Connect. You can also import your LinkedIn profile information directly on the ZeekBeek site.

All you need to get started is your SBM user name and password. From the new member directory (directory.michbar.org) select the "Update Member Profile" link at the top of the page. Log in using your SBM user name and password. If you don't know your user name and password, click here. From there you can access all the ZeekBeek site features. To obtain the full marketing benefits of your expanded profile, you will need to switch on the feature in the ZeekBeek settings showing that you are available to accept consumer clients.

ZeekBeek is offering free weekly lunchtime webinars to introduce you to its site features. Sign up for "Getting Started on ZeekBeek" for a brief overview of the website features and to learn how to build your online profile.

Visit the ZeekBeek For Lawyers page to see the full webinar schedule, learn more about the site, or to access the ZeekBeek help center.

We hope you take advantage of the new directory features and find them useful tools in strengthening your online presence. Please contact the SBM Member Services team at (888) 726-3678 if you need assistance.

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