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Google Says This One Thing Makes You 3.2x More Likely to Show Up in AI Search
Before a patient ever calls your practice, they have already asked Google a string of smaller questions. Does a dental cleaning hurt? How many visits will a root canal take? Is this covered by insurance? Can I get a same-day appointment if I am in pain? These questions matter more than most practices realize, and […]
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16 December 2019
Infographic: 5 Factors of Digital Marketing Success
The Internet is a crowded space. Attention spans are as short as ever. Don’t get diverted by marketing activities that don’t move the needle. Learn about the 5 factors of digital marketing success.
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18 September 2019
How To Brand Your Dental Practice
As a dentist, you view yourself as a “dental practice.” You practice the art of medicine, serving people to keep their mouths healthy and smiles bright. You don’t refer to those you serve as “customers” or “clients.” They’re patients. However, the reality is you are a small business that has the same demands as an […]
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9 August 2019
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
For years we’ve been urging clients to invest in great photography, especially of the doctor and the team. It adds authenticity to your site, telling patients, “I’m real and you can trust me.” Sure, potential new patients aren’t arriving on your website actively looking for photos of you. But a picture speaks a thousand words […]
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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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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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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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