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Google Just Changed the Rules on GBP Posts. Is Your Practice at Risk?

Google's automated systems have gotten stricter, and promotional GBP posts are now a liability. Here's what changed, why it matters, and what to do instead. If you've been using Google Business Profile (GBP) posts to promote special offers, new patient events, or seasonal deals, it's time to pause that strategy. Our team has been closely monitoring […]

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Marcus Biggs

10 April 2019

The Anatomy of a Blog Post

Like the cover of a book, appearance is crucial to the success of your content marketing. Conceptualizing, writing, and publishing high-quality content can be time-consuming. Formatting the perfect blog post is relatively easy. Here are a few tips to consider before publishing your next blog post: Short paragraphs No need to apply traditional rules of composition […]

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Marcus Biggs

3 April 2019

Do Social Signals Impact SEO?

Does social media impact your dental SEO? Do retweets, shares, and likes of a webpage actually boost that page in search engine results? It’s a longstanding debate. Google hasn’t acknowledged that social signals are a ranking factor. However, numerous studies suggest there is a correlation. The premise is simple. Google wants to serve the best […]

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Marcus Biggs

27 March 2019

Growing Your Digital Footprint

SEO is a long-term digital marketing strategy. Paid advertising is a tactic that can generate early results. Social media, online reviews, and email marketing do everything in between. Marketing isn’t confined to one initiative. It’s a culmination of several activities designed to boost new patient growth and increase retention and referrals. In short, every bit […]

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Marcus Biggs

20 March 2019

YouTube vs. Facebook Live

Video can be a valuable marketing channel. It’s a great way to make announcements, provide education, and engage both current and prospective new patients. When it comes to video marketing, we often get this question: “Which is better, Facebook Live or YouTube?” The answer? It depends. Which platform to use hinges on what you are […]

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Marcus Biggs

13 March 2019

What to Do About Negative Reviews

Your online reputation. Most practices don't take it seriously. Until they get stung by that first one-star review. Over 82 percent of patients do online research before scheduling a doctor's appointment. Further, 85 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as they'd trust a personal recommendation. So a 2.5-star average rating on your Google […]

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Marcus Biggs

6 March 2019

Is Traditional Advertising Dead?

The advertising landscape has evolved. Long gone are the days when businesses sink all their ad dollars into billboard and yellow page ads. More and more dentists are diverting their marketing budget to digital platforms. There are a couple reasons for this: You can target prospective patients more precisely You can see exactly where your […]

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