If you’ve ever done a Google search for a business in your area, you’ve likely noticed that search results show both the local map on the right side, and local listings, such as Google Places. These local listings are now considered an important marketing tool for a medical practice of any kind. Like a medical […]
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Establishing an effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy can be a confusing process. Simply put, search engine optimization is designed to improve a doctor’s chances of being found by patients through search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. There is no “one-size-fits-all” strategy for SEO, and different practices will benefits from different methods of SEO.
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In today’s competitive healthcare field, every practice looks for ways to stand out. One of the best ways for a doctor to make his or her practice stand out is to have an effective online marketing plan. An effective online marketing plan should always include Search Engine Optimization (better known as “SEO”). Free SEO Checklist
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Choosing the right keywords is an essential component of effective search engine optimization (SEO). When someone uses a search engine, they type in a few words that describe what they’re looking for. For example, if a patient types in “Plastic Surgeons, Long Island,” those are the keywords. The search engine will then supply you with
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If you’re a doctor or practice with a website, chances are that if you get this newsletter you most certainly fit that category, you may be asking yourself, or your SEO company, how does Google’s new algorithm change affect me? Google’s latest algorithm update named “Hummingbird,” is the search engine giant’s next step in streamlining
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The words Search Engine Optimization is panic-inducing in many. Others think it’s a term for some magic mixed with keywords. And others still think it’s a hoax/unimportant/dead or any mix of that unhealthy combination. Part of this thinking comes from the tyranny of Google and its unending crackdown on Black Hat SEO practices. As harsh
If you’re looking to market your medical practice, you’ve likely come across two of the most common terms today – SEO and SEM. Both exist with the purpose of getting your website seen and attracting new patients, but it can be hard for many to understand the fundamental differences between these two methods. Understanding these
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When it comes to driving new patients to your website, there are few things as important as Search Engine Optimization or “SEO.” With more than 85% of all Internet users finding websites through search engines, how you rank in Google, Yahoo and Bing are crucial to your practice’s online success. So, what is Search Engine
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Duplicate content refers to content on a website that is similar to content on another page within the same domain or on a completely different domain. Duplicate content penalties were originally intended to address spammer websites that would scrape unique content from other domains, scramble the wording (in hopes of tricking the search engines) and
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Have you claimed your Google+ Local (formerly Google Places) listing? How about your Yelp listing? If not, it’s time to stake your claim! Local business listing sites like these serve two very important roles: establishing your practice’s online presence and enhancing your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by gaining more authority in search engines. But, how
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