Creating a positive patient experience is key to improving patient retention rates, as satisfied patients are more likely to return for future care or recommend the practice to others. The patient experience encompasses simplifying tasks, enhancing communication, building an engaging online presence. This is coupled with gathering feedback and tracking results are additional patient retention
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Using Google Business Profile Posts for Your Medical Practice
Google Business Profile (GBP) posts offer a mechanism to enhance online presence and encourage engagement with patients. Like social media, posts on Google Business Profiles allow healthcare providers to display updates, news, health tips, and promotional content within Google Search and Google Maps, both on desktop and mobile platforms. These Google Business Profile posts are
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Medical Practice’s Google Business Profile is Suspended
Healthcare business leaders have come to realize that local targeted search is the key to bringing in more patients. Google Business Profiles (formerly Google My Business) are essential for competing locally and providing accurate business information quickly – both current and future patients, respectively. There may come a day when your medical practice may receive
Read MoreiHealthSpot Connects with the Orthopedics Community at AAOE 2024
Recently, orthopedic professionals from across the country descended upon the Windy City to attend the American Association of Orthopedic Executives (AAOE) conference. From April 26th through April 29th, healthcare professionals and their business partners came together to discuss the most prominent matters in the industry. Advanced Bone & Joint’s CEO Jim Kidd and iHealthSpot’s Agency
Read MoreGoogle Business Profile Guidelines for Medical Practices
So much is subject to regulation for healthcare businesses that it’s no surprise that Google has its own set of rules for them, both for Google Ads and for Google Business Profiles (formerly known as Google My Business). Maximizing online presence is a core component for maintaining patient volumes, and when you follow Google business
Read MoreImproving Patient Experience: The 5 Core Components You Need
Patient experience has moved from being a secondary consideration to a central component of healthcare business strategy. Why? Many medical practices have taken notice that increased competition and the evolution of modern convenience causes patients to be less loyal than in the past. So, to attract and retain patients, healthcare businesses must cater to the
Read MoreDoes Your Google Business Profile Help SEO? (It Does!)
Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the digital marketing gears that drives more quality traffic (patients looking for a new provider) to your website. But within SEO there are many moving parts, and Google Business Profiles (formerly known as Google My Business) and Google Maps are a part of what is called local SEO.
Read MoreAdding Keywords to Google Business Profile to Boost SEO
Google Business Profiles (formerly known as Google My Business) powers local search engine optimization (SEO) by seamlessly integrating an interactive business directory into search results. Visibility in these searches is not a given as businesses must engage digital marketing techniques to get higher rankings in search results such as Google Business Profiles (GBP) optimization. How
Read MoreHow To Do a Google Business Profile Audit in 7 Steps
Local businesses – medical practices included – have an invaluable opportunity to connect with a specific audience through Google Business Profiles (or GBP, formerly known as Google My Business) and Google Maps. This interactive Google search feature appears frequently for consumers actively seeking products and services. With a Google Business Profiles audit, you can ensure
Read MoreChoosing The Best Google Business Profile Categories for Your Practice
A well-optimized Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business) is a core component of local search visibility. How business listings are categorized can be used to the advantage of medical practices that aim to maximize reach to potential patients. This article covers the Google Business Profile (GBP) categories aspect of profile optimization and
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