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June 12, 2022

The Complete Guide to SEO for Doctors

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One of the best ways to boost your medical practice is by taking it online. With an engaging online presence, you can expand your brand, show your expertise, and attract more customers. Because your business is all about providing the best medical and health services to clients, you must build your online presence early on.

Most healthcare professionals depend on SEO for doctors. SEO techniques will help you develop your online reputation and get you on top of search engine results pages (SERPs).

Why does rising above SERPs matter? Most people looking for information are more likely to click on the first few results of a Google search. People prefer products or services showing up on top of SERPs, especially medical or health services.

If you want your practice to shine, it has to be on top. SEO can help you optimize your website and other online platforms so that you're ready to receive your clients and patients at your clinic.

Why Medical Professionals Should Use SEO

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When correctly applied, SEO can become an invaluable tool to grow your medical practice online. Optimization can take time to complete. You should carry it out continuously to get the best results.

     1. Get Quality Leads

SEO is about enhancing your online platforms, such as your website, blog site, social media site, etc. so that Google can rank you higher on SERPs. Being at the top spots on SERPs can help you collect more leads; people who click on your link are likely to book a consultation.

     2. Enhance Brand Awareness

People will consider your brand if your website is on top of search engine results. SEO helps you launch your healthcare brand, no matter your specialty. Dermatologists can start their particular skincare regimen and care products, while OB-GYNs can promote their mother and baby care clinics and services with the help of an optimized online presence.

     3. Improve Affordability

SEO is a practical and effective strategy that will work for many years. Start harnessing the power of SEO to build a website that will give you lasting optimization benefits. Invest in professional SEO by hiring an expert team.

Top Healthcare SEO Trends

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The following are the top SEO strategies to help doctors boost their practices online.

     1. Optimize Online Visibility Through GMB

Google My Business (GMB) is your unique Google business listing that your customers will find once they search for your website. GMB is linked to your Google Maps profile to lead your customers to your local business.

Your GMB highlights detailed information about your website, including your name, address, and phone number (NAP). GMB also features your website link, hours of operation, reviews, ratings, and short description. Optimizing your GMB profile can significantly improve your ranks on SERPs.

Here are some pointers:

  • Claim Your GMB Profile

Before you can manage your GMB profile, you must first claim it.

To do this, visit your profile by using your business name (the name of your clinic or your name) and selecting "claim this business." Google will send you a postcard by snail mail with instructions and a code to verify your business. Once you're verified, you can start editing your profile.

Optimize your GMB with your business name, your logo, and an image of your clinic or office. From your GMB dashboard, you can answer reviews and comments to keep your profile relevant and helpful. These can help Google rank your business faster.

  • Update Your Profile Regularly

Any changes, including clinic hours, a new website, a new business phone number, or a new location, should reflect on your GMB listing. If you have other clinic locations, create separate profiles for each.

  • Make the Most of the Short GMB Description

GMB profile descriptions will help your clients and patients learn more about your business. A description is only 750 characters long, so make the most of it by including your keywords.

  • Manage Reviews and Ratings

Your customers can leave a review on your GMB profile. These reviews can promote your business and help you enhance your brand. Encourage your clients to leave a review and rating. Manage negative reviews by offering your services.

     2. Always Use Original, High-quality Content

Google ranks websites according to reputation and usefulness. This is why your website, blogs, and social media platforms must always contain original, high-quality content.

Consider these strategies to create quality content:

  • Use video to promote your expertise. Create a video channel where you can share your content.
  • Use infographics to instruct essential procedures. Info such as Covid-19 response and clinic rules can be best disseminated through infographics.
  • Use website tools to enhance customer experience. Examples of health and medical tools are BMI calculators, calorie counters, health risk assessments, blood sugar charts, etc.
  • Use your keywords to highlight your content and for easy search engine indexing. But avoid keyword stuffing because this can ban your website.
  • Connect your website, blogs, social media, and video channels. Use accessible links to lead your clients to your alternate online platforms.
  • Use calls-to-action (CTAs) to encourage your clients and patients to take action.
  • Use podcasts to share your insightful content. Ask popular experts in your industry as podcast guests.

     3. Use Quality Links

Link building is a strategy that helps create a solid online presence. Having quality links and getting backlinks improve your credibility, increase website traffic, and boost your sales. Link building is an effective way to improve your relationships with other businesses in your niche.

You can create quality backlinks by:

  • Building good relationships with other experts in your market
  • Sharing a testimonial from your customers
  • Starting a blog, podcast, or video channel
  • Writing a guest post for an authority website

Final Words

Doctors can build their local businesses by boosting their online reputation. They can expand their online presence and foster their authority in their respective practices with SEO tactics.

SEO is efficient and practical. When properly executed, you can expect more clients to flock to your local clinic.

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