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Why Google Maps is more important to your dental marketing than Google+

Posted on 8/16/2017 by Wendy Admin

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Remember when Google+ was the hottest ticket in town? Well, times have changed and with the change, Google is updating how Google+ interacts with their various products.

When Google+ first came out, it was integrated into all of Google's various products. It served as your user account with Google and creating an account with Google automatically created a Google+ profile.

That profile was your Google hub. You could create your business page and listing on Google via Google+. It was also where your business reviews and posts lived. In those days, having a Google+ page with reviews contributed to your overall Google search engine ranking and the reviews as well as your posts could rank higher on the search engine results page. In simple terms, the more integrated and complete your Google+ profile, the more traffic you could expect to see from Google's search engine.

The Wind Down

In September 2015, Google realized Google+ wasn't going to take off in the direction they'd planned so they started removing Google+ from its various services. They changed the Google+ interface, removed personalized Google+ results from search, and showed less and less data from other services in Google+.

The final strike was divorcing Google+ from Google Business.

Now Google+ shows no reviews, no images posted in Google Business or any other information posted there.

Although sometimes Google+ results do still appear in search, they often don't rank well and provide little to no value for patient conversion.

What This Means For Dental Marketing

Because of these changes, we're strongly suggesting our doctors link their G+ icons on their websites to the Google Maps business listing that includes valuable information on the practice such as hours, reviews, and (of course) location.

If you need help with this transition or have questions for our SEO team, please send an email to info@weomedia.com.

As a side note, Google reviews are still very valuable and hard to get unless you're actively working to gather them. WEO Media has a service that makes it easier to get reviews from your patients. Learn more about our Online Review Generation Service.

Marketing Services for Dentists & Dental Specialists

As leaders in our industry, we here at WEO Media can help you and your team navigate the intricate complexities surrounding today's dental marketing.

Dental Websites

Your dental website is the first impression your potential patients have of your practice, make sure that impression is the one you want to make.

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Dental SEO

When your business is at the top of Google’s search results, you should see a significant increase in website traffic.

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Dental PPC

Pay per click ads typically pop up at the top of search engine results pages and are an effective tool if you want to drive more traffic to your website.

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Patient Pipeline

Optimize marketing efforts, increase practice revenue, and get higher returns on your investments.

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Reputation Management

Drive patient reviews to the most important online review sites for dentists: Google, Facebook, and Healthgrades.

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Social Media

We will work with you to implement strategies designed to grow your followers, and ultimately grow your practice.

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Along with the basics, we also offer a wide-variety of additional marketing services. Some of these services include:

•	Credit Card Processing: We have partnered with an online credit card processing company to help your patients pay through your website. Our partnership also helps you save money with lower rates and transaction fees.
•	Dental Practice Photography: As we mentioned in a previous section, custom photography can help potential patients feel connected to your practice before their first appointment. If you need an experienced photographer to update your online photos, our team is here to help!
•	Direct Mail Campaigns: Believe it or not, direct mail campaigns are still a powerful promotional tool, especially for people that have just moved to your area. If you want to target this demographic, we can design a custom campaign tailored to your office and brand.
•	Email Based Newsletter for Patients: An electronic newsletter is one of the best ways to stay in touch with your current patients. We want to avoid the old adage, “out of sight, out of mind.” Staying visible with a newsletter can lead to more scheduled appointments and better patient loyalty.
•	Email Hosting: We offer email hosting to ensure your business email matches your website domain. A matching domain and email address is much more professional that using Yahoo, Gmail, or Hotmail.
•	Facebook Ads: Due to Facebook’s popularity, paid ads can be a fruitful way to generate new patients leads. Facebook ads are also unique in that they allow us to target your key demographic (with laser focus) based on age, gender, geographic location, relationship status, “likes,” education, job title, and other aspects.
•	Logo, Design, and Branding Services: Your logo and brand may be more important than you think. Talk with our design team to learn more about your possible options, whether you need a new logo or want to update an existing one.
•	Online Bill Pay: Much like our credit card processing, online bill pay makes it easier for your patients to pay for their treatments, especially if they need a payment program. We use the latest software and security measures to ensure a seamless billing process.
•	Patient Forms (Fillable PDF): A fillable PDF makes it easier for your patient to complete their paperwork before their first visit. This reduces your set-up time, allowing you to see more patients throughout the day.
•	Patient Forms (Secure Online): Secure online forms cut paperwork out altogether, meaning your staff will not have to waste time transferring the data to your computer system. It is also a more environmentally-friendly option, a nice selling point for patients that want to keep it green!

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WEO Media helps dentists in Portland, OR acquire new patients, reactivate past patients, and better communicate with existing patients. Our approach is unique in the dental industry. We work with you to understand the specific needs, goals, and budget of your practice and create a proposal that is specific to your unique situation.

+400%

Increase in website traffic.

+500%

Increase in phone calls.

$125

Patient acquisition cost.

20-30

New patients per month from SEO & PPC.

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Are you ready to grow your practice? Talk to one of our Senior Marketing Consultants to see how your online presence stacks up. No strings attached. Just a free consultation from experts in the industry.

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Why Choose WEO?

Not your Average Dental Marketing Agency

WEO Media specializes in dental marketing for dentists across the country, offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored specifically for you.

We have helped dental practices across the country enhance their online presence, attract new patients, and increase patient retention. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the dental industry. Our expertise in SEO, website design, and content marketing ensures that your practice is easily found online.

Ensure your practice remains competitive in an ever-evolving landscape, our commitment to innovation means your marketing efforts will always be cutting-edge.

At WEO we take the time to understand your practice's specific goals and tailor our marketing strategies to meet your needs. Whether you need a new website, social media management, reputation management, or pay-per-click advertising, WEO Media provides customized solutions that fit your needs and budget.

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Why Google Maps is more important to your dental marketing than Google+

The Wind Down

What This Means For Dental Marketing

Marketing Services for Dentists & Dental Specialists

Dental Websites

Dental SEO

Dental PPC

Patient Pipeline

Reputation Management

Social Media

More Services

Credit Card Processing:

Dental Practice Photography:

Direct Mail Campaigns:

Email Based Newsletter for Patients:

Email Hosting:

Facebook Ads:

Logo, Design, and Branding Services:

Online Bill Pay:

Patient Forms (Fillable PDF):

Patient Forms (Secure Online):