<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>SEO for dental practices – Minoa Marketing</title> <atom:link href="https://minoamarketing.com/tag/seo-for-dental-practices/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://minoamarketing.com</link> <description>Dental Marketing and Social Media</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:08:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26</generator> <item> <title>Is Your Dental Marketing Plan in Need of a Refresh?</title> <link>https://minoamarketing.com/dental-marketing-plan-refresh/</link> <comments>https://minoamarketing.com/dental-marketing-plan-refresh/#respond</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:13:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Cooper]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental marketing plan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental marketing strategy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental practice SEO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental practice website]]></category> <category><![CDATA[marketing for dentists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online advertising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[phone book advertising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SEO for dental practices]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://minoamarketing.com/?p=1640</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you have a plan in place to spark new patient flow? If you are still relying on old-school marketing tactics, then you need to consider refreshing your marketing strategy. Click here to find out why...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-2582"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2582" src="http://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-300x245.jpg" alt="Is Your Dental Marketing Plan in Need of a Refresh?" width="300" height="245" srcset="https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-300x245.jpg 300w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-768x627.jpg 768w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-1170x955.jpg 1170w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-440x359.jpg 440w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839-585x478.jpg 585w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bigstock-Digital-Marketing-Branding-Str-86292839.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>What is your plan for sparking new patient flow? If you are still relying on phone book advertising for your dental practice, you might want to refresh your marketing plan.</p> <p>Sure, <a title="dental marketing plan refresh" href="http://minoamarketing.com/2012/11/phone-book-advertising-relevant-dentists/" target="_blank"><strong>phone book advertising</strong></a> still has a place in the marketing plan for some dental practices. If you are targeting seniors, it may still make sense. Keep in mind that as the population ages, eventually you are going to need to shift your strategy to the online world.</p> <p>Not yet convinced? Consider the following statistics:</p> <ul> <li><strong><a title="dental marketing plan refresh" href="http://www.relevanza.com/research-studies-point-to-googleplus-solomo/" target="_blank">97% of all consumers search for a local business online</a>.</strong></li> <li><strong><a title="dental marketing plan refresh" href="http://www.dentaleconomics.com/articles/print/volume-104/issue-2/features/five-seo-best-practices-to-help-your-practice-attract-and-acquire-new-patients-online.html" target="_blank">77% of people today seeking online health-care information start their sessions on search engines</a>.</strong></li> <li><strong><a title="dental marketing plan refresh" href="http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/12/30/social-media-update-2013/" target="_blank">73% of adult Internet users in the U.S. are active on at least 1 social network</a>.</strong></li> <li>The <a title="dental marketing plan refresh" href="http://blog.bufferapp.com/10-surprising-social-media-statistics-that-will-make-you-rethink-your-strategy" target="_blank"><strong>fastest growing demographic on Twitter is 55-64 year olds, up 79% from 2012</strong></a>. Facebook & Google+ both reported similar, but not quite as dramatic, statistics of users aged 45-64 growing 46% and 56% respectively.</li> </ul> <p>With recent stats like these, it is hard to deny the importance of having an online marketing strategy. <strong>Updating your practice website, employing SEO tactics and joining social media can help to bring your practice marketing plan into the modern era.</strong> And there is certainly no time like the present to get started!</p> <p style="text-align: right;"> <div class="hatom-extra" style="display:none !important;visibility:hidden;"><span class="entry-title">Is Your Dental Marketing Plan in Need of a Refresh?</span> was last modified: <span class="updated"> March 28th, 2016</span> by <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn">Naomi Cooper</span></span></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://minoamarketing.com/dental-marketing-plan-refresh/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>SEO for Dental Practices: What’s Your Approach?</title> <link>https://minoamarketing.com/seo-for-dental-practices-what-is-your-approach/</link> <comments>https://minoamarketing.com/seo-for-dental-practices-what-is-your-approach/#respond</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:10:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Cooper]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental practice management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental practice marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online marketing for dentists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outsourcing dental industry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SEO for dental practices]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://minoamarketing.com/?p=1530</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you more DIY when it comes to SEO for your dental practice? Or do you choose to outsource it? No matter your approach, click here to learn how to avoid common pitfalls when implementing SEO for your dental practice...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-2630"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2630" src="http://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-300x204.jpg" alt="SEO for Dental Practices: What’s Your Approach?" width="300" height="204" srcset="https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-300x204.jpg 300w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-768x521.jpg 768w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-1170x794.jpg 1170w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-440x299.jpg 440w, https://minoamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-Businessman-Suggested-Effectiv-91420124-585x397.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>How familiar are you with SEO? Most business owners may have a base-level knowledge of the subject but it’s difficult to stay on top of the constant changes. Dentists typically fall into 1 of 2 camps: some hire SEO experts to handle it for them, while others have more time and/or interest to do it themselves.</p> <p>Outsourcing is a great way to maximize your online strategies. <b><a title="SEO for dental practices" href="http://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2014/02/tuesday-tip-from-pride-institute0.html" target="_blank">Hiring a trusted vendor</a> </b>can give you peace of mind knowing that patients are able to find your practice online while giving you your freedom to focus on providing quality dental care to your patients.</p> <p>The marketing authorities at HubSpot have outlined <a title="SEO for dental practices" href="http://offers.hubspot.com/17-seo-myths-leave-behind-in-2014" target="_blank"><b>14 common SEO myths</b></a> and shed some light on what it is that really goes into a smart online strategy (HINT: content matters!).</p> <p>Their whitepaper gives you the lowdown on the most common myths pervading the marketing industry and how you can best avoid them. It’s a definite must-read if you approach SEO with a DIY-mentality. And even if you are looking to hire an external vendor, arm yourself with this information so that you know the right questions to ask in order to find the best professional you can.</p> <p>What is your approach to SEO when it comes to your dental practice? Feel free to share your experiences below!</p> <div class="hatom-extra" style="display:none !important;visibility:hidden;"><span class="entry-title">SEO for Dental Practices: What’s Your Approach?</span> was last modified: <span class="updated"> March 28th, 2016</span> by <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn">Naomi Cooper</span></span></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://minoamarketing.com/seo-for-dental-practices-what-is-your-approach/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>