“How is someone “liking” my practice going to help me increase my patient base?” “I’m not really into sharing what type of coffee I had before I opened the office this morning.” “I don’t use Facebook, so why should my practice?” Many of our practices are skeptical about the need for a practice Facebook page. […]
Social Media — It’s More Than Likes Read More »
At MyAdvice, we’ve been proponents of quality content from day one. Not only does quality content (particularly for medical practice websites) show expertise, it also aligns with the sophisticated/trustworthy image most practices need to attract new patients. Google is a believer in quality content, as well. In 2013 the company introduced a complete algorithm update
Machine Learning Looks for Quality Content Read More »
It’s easy to be irritated by how the Internet has changed some things with your practice. Sure, it has made it easier to get your name out there (especially when we move you up in search!). And it is easier for patients and potential patients to know exactly what procedures you specialize in. Plus, a
Handling Your Online Reputation Read More »
By now you’ve heard our views on the need for your practice to have its own Facebook page. It’s a great way to really engage with your patients (and potential patients) outside of your office, plus it’s free. Of course, the time spent making posts on your page isn’t free, but it’s oh so worth
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One of the most frequent questions that we receive from our clients is about the difference between SEO, SEM, and SMM. Although these terms are becoming increasingly common, most people are still unsure of what they stand for. Whether you’re looking to update the look of your site, increase your search engine rankings, or start
Online Marketing Tips: What’s SEO, SEM and SMM? Read More »
At MyAdvice we strongly believe that a blog needs to be a part of every website we build. As a busy doctor or dentist, the thought of adding another task — writing a blog — can be the last thing you want to do. Plus, you may be letting your personal behavior cloud your opinion.
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Some people love Yelp. Others not so much. But this business rating/review site isn’t going anywhere, so it pays to know some of its ins and outs. As with other review sites such as RealSelf and Healthgrades, practices need to pay attention to what’s going on with their Yelp page, keeping photos and all practice
Don’t Yelp When it Comes to Yelp Read More »
When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was over in Barcelona in March attending a Samsung event, he used Facebook Live to tell his followers about a new partnership between the two companies. The odds are that it went right to the top of his followers’ News Feeds. Why? Because he has some special Zuckerberg coding in
Facebook Gives Preference to Live Video Read More »
On our MyAdvice blog, we’ve touted the value of your practice’s Facebook page in many posts. We think your practice Facebook page is a great way to show your patients a different side of your practice by creating engagement and giving a little more personal insight into your practice. Plus, this kind of engagement engenders
Two Facebook Algorithm Changes to Note for Your Practice Page Read More »
If you keep abreast of developments in the world of search and how it affects your practice, you’ve probably read about the increase in the use of smartphones when it comes to search. If you listen to all the hype you’re tempted to think that people searching for your practice and the procedures you provide
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