Pay-per-click (PPC) is a form of internet advertising where rather than, “you get what you pay for,” you pay for what you get! PPC ads can be seen on many popular social media and search engine websites in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Pay-per-click advertisements ensure page-one placement for your medical practice website… Read More »
One of the most frequent questions that we receive from our clients is about the difference between SEO, SEM, and SMM. Although these terms are becoming increasingly common, most people are still unsure of what they stand for. Whether you’re looking to update the look of your site, increase your search engine rankings, or start… Read More »
For many medical professionals, marketing jargon is as confusing as medical jargon is to marketers! During a consultation with a marketing company, representatives may talk you in circles about link building, Google Analytics, SEO, SEM, SMM, CTR, CMS, PPC, the acronyms seem endless. But what do they all mean? To follow is a brief explanation… Read More »
These days, with the Internet so accessible, people turn to search engines to help them navigate through life. Directions, suggestions, information, opinions and advice are all available instantly, at the click of a button. That is why it is imperative that healthcare providers make the effort to stay relevant in search engine queries. That’s where… Read More »
Today, popular social media websites, such as Facebook, Google+, or Twitter, are considered an extremely important part of any online marketing plan. However, when it comes to social media, it is more important to choose a social media site which works effectively for your practice, rather than establishing a social media site just for the… Read More »
Social media marketing has become a critical tactic in successful business marketing. All different types of businesses communicate with their clients through social media, which makes it even more important for medical practices to get involved. It is important for medical practices to create social media accounts and engage in meaningful interactions with existing and… Read More »
Over the past few years, Google has rolled out many updates to their ranking algorithm, dramatically altering the way websites appear in search results. While the previous algorithmic updates primarily focused on backlinks and site content, this latest one focuses on local search results, which is especially crucial in today’s smartphone era. Although Google did… Read More »
Whether you are in charge of running your practice’s social media accounts or would just like to be in the social media lingo loop, there are a handful of terms that you should be familiar with. Marketing and social media news site Steam Feed created an infographic of the 40 social media acronyms “heard bellowed… Read More »
If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you’ll already know that we’re urging medical practices to go mobile. As more people are using the mobile Web to search for medical information, your potential patients are likely to find your website using their smartphone or tablet. Ensuring that patients do come across your site in… Read More »