Google has been updating and changing Google Business Profile this year, with a couple of important changes effective July 31st. Overall, the changes have been positive and enhanced Google Business Profile’s usefulness as a tool to increase online visibility. Dental practices that do not rely heavily on their Google profile may not notice the difference, but those that do need to know what to expect going forward.
The market for dental implants keeps growing as more patients learn about them. Dental practices, wanting to meet the increasing need, are recognizing the need to market implants more aggressively. So why are so many dental practices struggling to book dental implant cases on a regular basis? The short answer is: It’s their approach.
Dental practices everywhere have discovered the marketing power of social media. They use their creativity to gain followers and likes on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. For dentists who are not social media savvy, the idea of creating a Facebook page may seem intimidating. Still, any practice can build a successful social media presence by following some basic principles.
Clear aligners are HOT! Dentists everywhere have added them to their menu of services. Whether your practice is new to the clear aligners game or has been offering them for years, perhaps your marketing could use a little help to attract the number of patients you desire. Marketing for clear aligners can be simple and manageable with some essential activities that will make a big difference in the results.
Having goals is great, especially for a dental practice looking to grow. It’s good to clarify what the future should look like and plan out how to get there through marketing. In fact, I highly recommend it.
Difficult conversations about performance should not be the norm for any business, but sometimes they are unavoidable. Here’s how to navigate them successfully.
One of the secrets to effective marketing is “show, don’t tell,” a concept used by writers to develop compelling stories. The basic idea is that showing is more effective than telling because showing immerses a person in a visual experience, inviting them to use their imagination, while telling only conveys information and requires no engagement.
As a business owner, a dentist knows when something is off. Just like there are dental practices that overcharge and underdeliver, there are also marketing companies that do the same thing. It is always important to use good business sense to vet a new marketing agency and do your due diligence.
No one wants to lose patients to another practice for a reason that could have easily been remedied with more attention to the patient experience. Don’t let the practice down the street outshine yours. Focus on building a reputation for good customer service, and soon, your practice will be the one outshining all the others.
Keep the love flowing after Valentine’s Day and for the rest of the year by showing patients that your practice cares.
