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Adding Team Languages and Services

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Written by Brandon Austin
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Adding Team Languages and Services

Quick Answer

List all languages your team speaks and services your organization provides to maximize lead matching on Heritage Web. In your Organization listing, specify languages with proficiency levels (Conversational, Fluent, or Native/Bilingual) and select up to 10 service categories. Team member languages count equally for matching - if anyone in your organization speaks the requested language, you'll match with those leads.

Overview

Languages and services are critical matching factors that determine which client leads you receive. By accurately listing all team capabilities, you expand your reach to diverse communities and increase lead volume. This guide covers how to add team languages, select service categories, and optimize these settings for maximum visibility across Heritage Web's 300+ community-specific publications.

Adding Team Languages

Step 1: Navigate to Languages Section

  1. Log into your dashboard

  2. Edit your Organization listing

  3. Find "Languages We Provide Services In" section

  4. Click "Add Languages"

Step 2: Select Languages Your Team Speaks

Include ALL languages spoken by:

  • Owners and partners

  • Employees and staff

  • Regular contractors

  • Virtual team members

  • Reception/administrative staff

Step 3: Specify Proficiency Levels

For each language, select proficiency:

Level

Definition

When to Use

Native/Bilingual

Complete fluency, native speaker

Grew up speaking or fully fluent

Fluent

Professional proficiency

Can conduct all business in this language

Conversational

Basic communication

Can handle routine interactions

Step 4: Organize by Team Member

Example Organization Setup:

Spanish - Native/Bilingual (3 team members) Mandarin - Fluent (1 team member) Korean - Fluent (2 team members) Arabic - Conversational (1 team member) Vietnamese - Native/Bilingual (1 team member)

Step 5: Save Language Settings

  1. Review all languages listed

  2. Verify proficiency levels

  3. Click "Save Languages"

  4. Updates stored immediately

How Team Languages Affect Matching

Full Credit for Any Team Member

Key Rule: If ANYONE on your team speaks the language, you get full matching credit

Example Scenario:

  • Client needs Spanish-speaking lawyer

  • Your firm has 10 lawyers

  • Only 1 speaks Spanish

  • You WILL match for this lead

Language Matching Priority

Heritage Web's Matching Process:

  1. Client specifies language need

  2. System searches for matching professionals

  3. Checks individual AND team languages

  4. No distinction between who speaks it

  5. Full match if language available

Publication Assignment Benefits

More Languages = More Publications

Languages directly influence which community directories you appear in:

Languages Listed

Potential Publications

Spanish

LosAbogados.com, SpanishDoctors.com

Arabic

ArabBusinesses.com, ArabLawyers.com

Korean

KoreanBusinesses.com, KoreanDoctors.com

Mandarin/Cantonese

ChineseBusinesses.com, ChineseLawyers.com

Farsi

IranianBusinesses.com, IranianDoctors.com

Adding Services and Industries

Step 1: Access Services Section

  1. In your Organization listing edit page

  2. Navigate to "Industries/Services" section

  3. Click "Select Services"

Step 2: Browse Service Categories

Heritage Web organizes services hierarchically:

Main Category → Subcategory → Specific Service

Example:

  • Legal Services

    • Business Law

      • Business Formation

      • Contract Review

      • Mergers & Acquisitions

Step 3: Select Up to 10 Services

Selection Strategy:

Core Services (3-4 selections):

  • Primary offerings

  • Most expertise

  • Highest demand

Related Services (3-4 selections):

  • Complementary offerings

  • Natural extensions

  • Cross-sell opportunities

Growth Areas (2-3 selections):

  • Developing capabilities

  • Future focus

  • Market expansion

Step 4: Balance Broad and Specific

Service Type

Example

Purpose

Broad

"Legal Services"

Catches general inquiries

Medium

"Business Law"

Targeted category

Specific

"LLC Formation"

Exact match potential

Step 5: Save Service Selections

  1. Review selected services

  2. Ensure accuracy

  3. Click "Save Services"

  4. Ready for lead matching

Service Examples by Organization Type

Law Firm Example

Full-Service Firm:

  1. Legal Services (broad)

  2. Business Law (core)

  3. Real Estate Law (core)

  4. Estate Planning (core)

  5. Immigration Law (growth)

  6. Contract Review (specific)

  7. Litigation (related)

  8. Employment Law (related)

  9. Intellectual Property (specialized)

  10. Nonprofit Law (niche)

Medical Practice Example

Multi-Specialty Clinic:

  1. Healthcare Services (broad)

  2. Primary Care (core)

  3. Pediatrics (core)

  4. Women's Health (specialized)

  5. Preventive Care (common)

  6. Chronic Disease Management (specific)

  7. Mental Health Screening (growth)

  8. Vaccinations (routine)

  9. Urgent Care (service type)

  10. Telemedicine (delivery method)

Accounting Firm Example

CPA Firm Services:

  1. Accounting Services (broad)

  2. Tax Preparation (core)

  3. Business Accounting (core)

  4. Bookkeeping (basic)

  5. IRS Representation (specialized)

  6. Financial Statements (routine)

  7. Payroll Services (additional)

  8. QuickBooks Support (specific)

  9. Nonprofit Accounting (niche)

  10. Tax Planning (advisory)

Restaurant Example

Full-Service Restaurant:

  1. Dining Services (broad)

  2. Mediterranean Cuisine (specific)

  3. Catering Services (additional)

  4. Private Events (specialized)

  5. Takeout & Delivery (service type)

  6. Vegetarian Options (dietary)

  7. Halal Certified (dietary)

  8. Business Lunch (market segment)

  9. Family Dining (atmosphere)

  10. Bar Services (if applicable)

Optimizing Language and Service Combinations

Strategic Pairing

Languages + Services = Powerful Matching

Example Combinations:

Languages

Services

Result

Spanish + Immigration Law

Matches Latino immigration needs

Mandarin + Business Formation

Matches Chinese entrepreneurs

Arabic + Halal Catering

Matches Muslim community events

Korean + Tax Services

Matches Korean business owners

Community-Specific Advantages

Building Trust Through Language:

  • Cultural understanding implied

  • Easier communication

  • Higher conversion rates

  • Premium pricing possible

  • Referral network growth

Managing Team Changes

Adding New Team Members

When Someone Joins Who Speaks New Language:

  1. Add language immediately

  2. Update proficiency level

  3. Expands matching instantly

  4. May trigger new publication assignments

Team Member Departures

When Language Speaker Leaves:

  1. Update if no one else speaks it

  2. Remove language if necessary

  3. Affects future lead matching

  4. Current leads unaffected

Contractor and Part-Time Staff

Include If:

  • Regularly available

  • Client-facing role

  • Reliable schedule

  • Can handle leads

Example: "We have a part-time Korean translator available Mondays and Wednesdays"

Special Considerations

Virtual Team Members

Remote Language Support:

  • Include remote team languages

  • Note virtual availability

  • Specify time zones

  • Clear about service delivery

Example Setup: "Spanish support available virtually across all US time zones"

Translation Services vs. Native Speakers

Type

Include?

How to List

Native speakers on staff

Yes

Full proficiency level

Professional translators

Yes

Note "via translator"

Translation apps

No

Don't count as language capability

Occasional volunteer

No

Not reliable enough

Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL):

  • List as a language

  • Specify ASL certified staff

  • Note video capability if virtual

  • Important for accessibility

Industry-Specific Language Needs

Legal Services:

  • Court-certified interpreters

  • Document translation capability

  • Client confidentiality in language

Medical Services:

  • Medical terminology fluency

  • Cultural health understanding

  • Family communication ability

Financial Services:

  • Technical term translation

  • Document preparation in language

  • Regulatory compliance in language

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake

Problem

Solution

Listing only owner's languages

Misses team capabilities

Include all team members

Overestimating proficiency

Client disappointment

Be honest about levels

Forgetting reception staff

They're first contact

Include their languages

Not updating when staff changes

Inaccurate matching

Regular reviews

Ignoring conversational level

Still valuable

Include all levels

Best Practices

Do's

✅ List every language spoken by any team member
✅ Be accurate about proficiency levels
✅ Update immediately when team changes
✅ Include dialects if significantly different
✅ Note if 24/7 language support available
✅ Specify if language support is virtual
✅ Include sign languages

Don'ts

❌ Don't list languages no one actually speaks
❌ Don't rely only on translation apps
❌ Don't forget part-time staff languages
❌ Don't exaggerate proficiency
❌ Don't ignore conversational speakers

Impact on Lead Generation

Volume Increase

By Adding Languages:

  • Each language opens new lead sources

  • Multiplicative effect with services

  • Access to exclusive community leads

  • Higher trust from language match

Quality Improvement

Language-Matched Leads:

  • Higher conversion rates (25-50% better)

  • Stronger client relationships

  • More referrals

  • Premium service potential

Publication Multiplication

Each Language Can Add:

  • 2-5 additional publication placements

  • Community-specific visibility

  • Targeted audience reach

  • Cumulative SEO benefit

FAQs

Do proficiency levels affect matching? No, any proficiency level gets full match credit. The system doesn't prioritize native over conversational.

Can we list languages for virtual team members? Yes, include all team members regardless of location, but note if support is virtual.

What if we use translation services? Only list if you have reliable professional translators, not for app-based translation.

Should we list rare languages? Yes, rare languages can be valuable differentiators and open unique opportunities.

How do languages affect our publication assignments? Heritage Web assigns you to language-specific publications based on languages listed.

Can different locations have different languages? The language list applies organization-wide, but you can note location-specific availability in descriptions.

Next Steps

  • Survey all team members for language capabilities

  • List every language with accurate proficiency

  • Review and update service selections

  • Ensure all 10 service slots are used

  • Submit changes for approval

  • Monitor which language/service combinations generate leads

  • Add new team languages as you grow

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