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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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19 January 2018
Dental Patient Financing For Your Website Design
Have a patient finance system available at your practice? Dental treatment can impose physical and emotional strain on a household. And the upfront costs associated with treatment can only add to the burden. Patient financing relieves some of that burden, making treatment options more available while improving the performance of your digital marketing strategy. Patient […]
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1 December 2017
The Further Emergence of Voice Search
People are getting more and more comfortable with speaking to their devices. Whether it’s Siri on an iPhone, Cortana on a PC, or a home personal assistant, people are beginning to rely more on their voices than their fingers to access information.
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22 November 2017
5 Dental Internet Marketing Strategies For 2018
In the age of the omnipresent Internet, your digital footprint is a critical part of your marketing strategy. The dental market is competitive, with several practices battling to attract patients in tight geographical areas.
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27 October 2017
Has a Google Representative Contacted You?
Your contact information is on your website, so there’s a good chance you already receive unsolicited emails about a range of digital services. Unfortunately, the online marketing world is filled with opportunists looking to scam website owners.
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20 October 2017
Why Ranking Outside Your Primary Area Doesn’t Work
So you’re ranking on the first page of Google and you’re getting traffic to your website. Now you want to expand your local SEO strategy. After all, there is an abundance of prospective patients who reside outside your practice location.
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19 October 2017
Why Content is the King of Dental SEO
In the past, content creation and search engine optimisation (SEO) were separate disciplines. You’d have one person write your content (maybe you) and then have another person optimise your content for search engines (likely an SEO provider)
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