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Why You Need a Careers Page on Your Dental Website (Even If You’re Not Hiring)

Hiring a top notch dental office team is crucial for attracting and retaining new dental patients, yet hiring talented staff is harder than ever. However, there are simple yet effective strategies that a dentist can use to stand out as a reliable, family-friendly employer to appeal to the right talent. It all begins with adding […]

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Marcus Biggs

17 July 2019

Consistent NAP-ping is Critical

It’s not rocket science. For potential patients to both find and reach you, your contact details must be accurate. But when it comes to the Internet, it’s more than just accuracy. Google is the number-one source of new patients. And in Google’s mind, accurate contact details on your website isn’t enough. It wants consistency across […]

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Marcus Biggs

3 July 2019

Content is Still King

Google continues to refine its search algorithm in an attempt to deliver the most relevant results to its customers. Such measures force you to refine your methods when attracting prospective patients from the platform. Over the years, search algorithms have left many webmasters in SEO peril. It started with penalizing keyword abuse, where website owners […]

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Marcus Biggs

21 June 2019

Employee Spotlight: Karyn Lanthois

The fun, ambitious team at Smile Marketing brings the company to life. In this week’s Digital Marketing Minute, we’re spotlighting Karyn Lanthois, one of our expert Digital Marketing Specialists. Get to know a little about Karyn… What led you to Smile Marketing? After a decade of freelancing as a website designer and providing digital marketing […]

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Marcus Biggs

22 May 2019

Do Patients Engage with Your Emails?

  It’s frustrating when people don’t engage with your marketing activities. You write up an article, post on social media, or send out an email campaign – and nothing comes from it. There could be several culprits. Your messaging is off, you’re using the wrong channel, or maybe you’re not following best practices. This is […]

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Marcus Biggs

15 May 2019

Why You Should Join a Facebook Group

Social media is a powerful marketing channel. It helps drive website traffic, build brand awareness, and stimulate patient referrals. Facebook groups should be a part of your strategy. Over the years, Facebook groups have grown in popularity. These communities help users get information from people outside their immediate social circle. Oftentimes, people join groups to […]

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Marcus Biggs

8 May 2019

Posting to Your Google My Business Page

Claiming and optimizing your Google My Business Page is a quick and effective way to improve your dental SEO. It’s also a great way to connect with potential patients. Google is always looking to enhance its platform. They continuously add features to improve business listings and provide more information to potential customers. Google Posts is […]

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