Not all marketing activities are going to net immediate results, so is it worth spending time and money on them? It is a reasonable question, and one I have had to address with many of my clients. Most business owners understand that, with marketing, rarely will they get instant gratification. However, when it comes to implementing a marketing strategy for their business, they may have difficulty understanding why they should invest time and effort in activities with a longer term payoff.
Have you thought about what you want to accomplish for your practice in 2024? Having clear goals for your dental practice is essential for business planning in general and from a marketing point of view as well. Your business goals will determine your marketing strategy for the year.
In today’s evolving marketplace, where patient expectations continue to shape the way dental practices operate, one key aspect has made its way to the forefront: diversity and inclusion in marketing.
Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for patients facing tooth loss, significantly improving their oral health and their overall quality of life. Effective marketing of dental implants can yield numerous benefits for dental practices, attracting high-quality patients who are committed to their treatment plans. Even if a dental practice does not perform implant placement, marketing for dental implants can still be a strategic way to target patients with specific needs and establish long-term relationships.
What’s the difference between a corporate and a private dental practice in the eyes of a patient? In most cases, there is none. Dental practice owners, of course, can rattle off a list of things that make a private practice different from a corporate one. But… are they getting that across to their potential patients?
A good marketing company will help your practice attract quality patients and prospects more consistently than you can on your own, giving you the opportunity to shine each time one comes through the doors. If you understand the marketing company’s role and you’re prepared to take over where your marketing partner leaves off, you’ll have a recipe for success.
If your marketing seems generic or (heaven forbid) boring, it’s time to wake it up! Customizing content, telling your story, focusing on patient needs, and having a solid strategy in place will make your marketing more interesting without making it “weird”, and you will notice that the quality and quantity of patients coming to your practice will improve.
There are plenty of patients for every dental practice to be successful, which is why we never want our clients to obsess over what others are doing as far as pricing, promotions, or advertising. However, we do actively encourage them to stay aware of what is going on around them in general.
Has your marketing strategy been producing the results you want? Do you feel like your efforts are falling flat? Perhaps it’s time to take a good look at your current marketing strategy and make some changes. Implementing three simple strategies could vastly improve the marketing results for your practice.
There are thousands of marketing and advertising agencies in the US, from huge, national corporations to tiny boutique agencies with a single owner, and everything in between. Obviously, not all marketing agencies are equal.