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Get Found on Google

Every new patient decision starts with a search. This topic covers how to rank your practice on Google, dominate the local map pack, build a website Google trusts, and read the data that tells you what is working. If you want more patients to find you without paying for every click, start here.

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Google Business Profile

Google Business Profile Suspended? Here Is How to Get It Back

A suspended GBP is an emergency for any practice. Here is exactly how to get reinstated.

12 min readAdvanced
Google Business Profile

Google Maps Ranking: How to Show Up in the Local 3-Pack

The local 3-pack gets the most clicks in local search. Here is how to get your practice into it.

13 min readIntermediate
Website & UX

How Do I Fix Slow Website Speed That Hurts SEO?

A slow website kills rankings and drives patients away. Here is exactly what to fix and in what order.

11 min readIntermediate
SEO

How Do I Get More Backlinks Without Being Penalized?

Backlinks are essential for ranking, but the wrong ones can destroy your site. Here is how to build links safely.

12 min readIntermediate
SEO

How Do I Optimize My Website for Voice Search?

Voice search is growing fast. Here is how to structure your content so voice assistants recommend your practice.

9 min readIntermediate
SEO

How Do I Rank Higher for Local Searches Like 'Dentist Near Me'?

Local searches drive the most qualified patients. Here is how to rank higher when someone searches 'dentist near me.'

11 min readBeginner
Website & UX

How to Add Online Scheduling to Your Practice Website

Patients want to book online. Here is how to add scheduling to your website without breaking anything.

9 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

How to Audit Your Marketing Spend and Eliminate Waste

Most practices waste 20-30% of their marketing budget. Here is how to find and eliminate the waste.

11 min readIntermediate
Website & UX

How to Build a High-Converting Landing Page for Dental Ads

Your ad is only as good as the page it sends people to. Here is how to build landing pages that convert.

12 min readIntermediate
SEO

How to Build Local Citations for Your Dental Practice

Local citations tell Google your practice is real and established. Here is how to build them correctly.

10 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

How to Calculate Your Patient Acquisition Cost

If you do not know what a new patient costs you, you cannot optimize your marketing. Here is how to calculate it.

10 min readIntermediate
Website & UX

How to Choose the Right Website Platform for Your Dental Practice

Your website platform determines what you can do. Here is how to choose the right one for your practice.

11 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

How to Create a Monthly Marketing Report for Your Practice

A good monthly report tells you what is working and what needs to change. Here is how to build one.

10 min readBeginner
Website & UX

How to Design a Homepage That Converts Visitors Into Patients

Your homepage has 3 seconds to convince a visitor to stay. Here is how to design one that converts.

13 min readIntermediate
SEO

How to Do a Complete SEO Audit of Your Practice Website

An SEO audit tells you exactly what is holding your rankings back. Here is how to do one yourself.

16 min readAdvanced
Google Business Profile

How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Practice

More reviews means better rankings and more trust. Here is exactly how to build a consistent review generation system.

11 min readBeginner
Website & UX

How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant and Accessible

ADA lawsuits against healthcare websites are increasing. Here is how to make yours compliant and accessible to all patients.

14 min readIntermediate
Google Business Profile

How to Manage Multiple Google Business Profiles for Multi-Location Practices

Multi-location practices need a GBP strategy for each office. Here is how to manage them all efficiently.

11 min readIntermediate
Google Business Profile

How to Optimize Google Business Profile Photos for More Clicks

GBP listings with quality photos get 42% more direction requests. Here is how to optimize yours.

8 min readBeginner
SEO

How to Optimize Your Dental Website for AI Search and ChatGPT

AI search is changing how patients find dentists. Here is how to make sure AI recommends your practice.

14 min readAdvanced
SEO

How to Optimize Your Practice Website for 'Near Me' Searches

'Near me' searches have the highest conversion intent. Here is how to rank for them in your area.

11 min readIntermediate
Website & UX

How to Optimize Your Website for Mobile Patients

Over 70% of patients search for dentists on their phone. Here is how to make your site work perfectly on mobile.

10 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

How to Read Your Google Analytics Dashboard Without Getting Lost

Google Analytics is overwhelming at first. Here are the only reports you actually need to check.

12 min readBeginner
SEO

How to Recover From a Google Algorithm Update

Google algorithm updates can devastate rankings overnight. Here is the recovery framework.

14 min readAdvanced
Website & UX

How to Redesign Your Practice Website Without Losing SEO Rankings

Website redesigns destroy rankings when done wrong. Here is the step-by-step process to redesign safely.

15 min readAdvanced
Google Business Profile

How to Respond to Negative Google Reviews Professionally

A bad review does not have to be a disaster. Here is how to respond professionally and protect your reputation.

10 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

How to Set Up Conversion Tracking for Your Practice Website

Without conversion tracking, you are flying blind. Here is how to track every patient action on your website.

13 min readIntermediate
Google Business Profile

How to Set Up Your Google Business Profile for Maximum Local Visibility

Your Google Business Profile is the single most important local ranking factor. Here is exactly how to set it up for maximum visibility.

12 min readBeginner
Google Business Profile

How to Track Calls and Leads From Your Google Business Profile

If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it. Here is how to track every lead from your GBP listing.

10 min readIntermediate
Analytics & Reporting

How to Use Call Tracking to Measure Marketing ROI

Phone calls are still the top conversion for dental practices. Here is how to track which marketing drives them.

11 min readIntermediate
Google Business Profile

How to Use Google Business Profile Posts to Drive Patient Appointments

GBP posts are free advertising. Here is how to use them to drive appointments consistently.

9 min readBeginner
SEO

How to Use Schema Markup to Improve Your Practice Search Results

Schema markup gives Google extra context about your practice. Here is how to implement it for better search results.

13 min readAdvanced
Website & UX

How to Write Website Copy That Gets Patients to Call

Good website copy does the selling for you. Here is how to write copy that turns browsers into callers.

10 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

Understanding Attribution: Which Marketing Channel Gets Credit for the Patient?

Patients touch multiple channels before booking. Here is how to figure out which one deserves the credit.

13 min readAdvanced
Website & UX

What Are Core Web Vitals and Why Do They Matter for Your Practice Website?

Google uses Core Web Vitals to rank websites. Here is what they are and how to pass all three metrics.

11 min readIntermediate
SEO

What Keywords Should I Be Targeting?

Targeting the wrong keywords wastes time and money. Here is a framework for choosing keywords that actually bring in patients.

10 min readBeginner
Website & UX

What Makes a Good Dental Website? 15 Must-Have Features

Most dental websites are missing features that patients expect. Here are the 15 that actually matter.

12 min readBeginner
Analytics & Reporting

What Marketing KPIs Should My Practice Track?

Tracking the wrong metrics leads to wrong decisions. Here are the KPIs that actually indicate practice growth.

10 min readBeginner
SEO

Why Am I Not Ranking for My Business Name?

Not ranking for your own business name is a serious problem. Here is why it happens and how to fix it quickly.

8 min readBeginner
SEO

Why Did My Search Rankings Suddenly Drop? Diagnosis and Recovery Guide

A sudden ranking drop can mean a Google update, a technical issue, or a penalty. Here is how to diagnose and recover.

14 min readIntermediate
SEO

Why Does My Competitor Outrank Me Even Though I Have a Better Website?

A better-looking website does not mean better rankings. Here are the hidden factors that determine who ranks first.

10 min readIntermediate
SEO

Why Isn't My Website Showing Up on Google?

If your website is invisible to Google, patients cannot find you. Here are the most common reasons and how to fix each one.

10 min readBeginner

What Is Covered in Get Found on Google

SEO

14

Step-by-step guides covering seo strategy, tools, and implementation for dental and medical practices.

Google Business Profile

9

Step-by-step guides covering google business profile strategy, tools, and implementation for dental and medical practices.

Website & UX

11

Step-by-step guides covering website & ux strategy, tools, and implementation for dental and medical practices.

Analytics & Reporting

8

Step-by-step guides covering analytics & reporting strategy, tools, and implementation for dental and medical practices.

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