How websites deal with what’s known as “plugins” is a critical factor in their performance. Plugins, also referred to as “add-ons,” are essentially software installations that add certain features and other customized elements to the capabilities of a website. These features can be incredibly useful and help dental or medical…
Posted on September 8, 2021
In Industry Terms, Reviews & Reputation, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing
by Keith Humes
We get it – when you don’t have time to habitually familiarize yourself with Internet marketing lingo in between patient visits, website jargon can be downright confusing. To help you better understand various industry terms that pertain to your online marketing strategy, we periodically define commonly-used terminology on our blog….
Posted on July 27, 2021
In Content Marketing, Industry Terms, RM News, Search Engine Marketing, Website Design
by Merylee Robbins
Most of us know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities, but what you may not know is that the requirements set forth in the ADA extend to websites. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the court system are upholding interpretations of…
When someone uses Google with local intent — such as searching for “plastic surgeon near me” — they’ll most likely see a convenient display of listings before scrolling down to the organic results. Known as the Google Local Pack/Finder, this list is typically a map preview followed by a collection…
Consistent blogging is an important part of maintaining a strong and successful content marketing strategy. But what’s the point if no one is reading your blogs? The whole purpose of blogging is to bring patients to your website, so how do you grab their interest? Put yourself in their shoes:…
Posted on June 2, 2021
In Industry Terms, Reviews & Reputation, Search Engine Marketing
by Cassie Fowler
Achieving a high-ranking position on Google Local listings relies not only on your practice’s Google reviews, but also on how your practice’s contact information is displayed on various third-party directory sites. These listings are often referred to as “business citations” or “NAP” (business name, address, phone number). With the number…
Word of mouth can be great for business, but inspiring people to choose your practice these days requires you to have a well-established presence online. Patients are utilizing Internet searches and review outlets to find medical and dental professionals quickly, easily, and reliably. In addition to having a responsive website…
Posted on April 27, 2021
In Content Marketing, Industry Terms, Search Engine Marketing
by Cassie Fowler
A recent study of 1.4 million search results by Perficient Digital found that the inclusion of rich answers has increased significantly over the years. In fact, the study concluded that these unique types of search results have actually more than doubled since 2018. So what does this mean for you…
Posted on April 13, 2021
In Content Marketing, Industry Terms, Search Engine Marketing
by Cassie Fowler
Perhaps you’ve been hearing about “zero-click searches” lately. What exactly are they? Well, they’re precisely as they sound: searches that result in no clicks. This is a common occurrence with simple questions like, “When is the next full moon?” — Google takes the initiative and answers the question simply at…
Posted on March 23, 2021
In Content Marketing, Industry Terms, Search Engine Marketing
by Presley Van
After you’ve finally launched your website to serve as the perfect encapsulation of your practice and overall expertise, your next thought may be something along the lines of: Where will my site end up in Google’s rankings? If you’re wondering how or why a webpage earns a spot on Google’s…
