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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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Marcus Biggs

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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Marcus Biggs

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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Marcus Biggs

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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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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