Social Media

The healthcare industry has seen a huge increase in consumers using social media to find health information and advice. According to the Pew Research Center, 80% of Internet users have looked online for information about health topics. Moreover, data published by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggests that 42% of patients […]

In Part One, we introduced the latest social network that has everyone talking—Pinterest! One of the factors behind its starring role in the news and Internet is its success at becoming the fastest growing website (and social network) by hitting 10 million unique monthly viewers in record time. It’s functionality as a social photo-sharing site

As we’ve seen in recent years, there’s always something new happening in the world of social media. Whether Facebook is turning your world upside down with a new layout, Twitter is launching a new design, or you’re told Google+ is more of a necessity for your practice than an option, these days the impact of

At MyAdvice, we encourage practitioners to use social networking sites like Facebook and Google+ as part of their larger Internet marketing strategy. However, from speaking with clients, we’ve found that many share the same misconceptions about promoting their practice through social networking. So, to clear the air, here are responses to some of your most

Twitter has offered users a ‘suggested users to follow’ feature for a number of months. Now they have expanded upon this feature, integrating suggestions based on interest. They have also introduced a more advanced search function that has a similar focus on user interest. How Twitter’s New ‘Suggested User By Interest’ Feature Works This update

As a member of the medical community looking to establish an SEO presence, it is possible to make mistakes. The American Medical Association (AMA) has even enacted a policy that provides medical professionals with some guidelines on appropriate social media behavior. Below you can review some of the specific standards. These deliver the underlying message

Twitter is an excellent tool for branding yourself. Although it may seem very basic at first, it has many features that can be utilized to rapidly spread awareness about the services you offer. The Language of Twitter You are going to notice that Twitter seems to have its own language. Let’s go over some of

With over 110 million Americans actively using social networks (Anderson Analytics), there’s clearly a huge audience, but how can this benefit a medical practice? Here is a list of some of the many ways your practice can benefit from actively engaging in online social networking: Additional exposure to your brand – Whether you are trying

By now you have heard of sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Myspace. These sites are being used by millions of people everyday and have quickly changed the way the world communicates and shares information. What are Social Networking Websites? Social Networking websites are online communities where people can share interests/activities, and communicate quickly and