As businesses are reopening, consumers are still very cautious about shopping inside of stores. In order to not only serve your patients where they are (on the internet) but also to ensure your financial success, you must start moving towards being able to show and sell your products online. We know that this can seem […]
SEO is About More Than Google: What Are You Doing on YouTube, Reddit, & Pinterest?
SEO is about more than just Google; you can boost your ranking using Youtube, Reddit, and Pinterest. So if you are new to digital marketing or just looking to drive more traffic to your website, you’re in the right place. What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. This is the process of optimizing […]
Creating An Eye Care Marketing Plan in 2020
As a business owner, taking time out of your day to create a marketing plan might seem unimportant compared to the endless tasks on your to-do list. Most eye care practitioners are so trapped in the day-to-day that they rarely take a step back to view their business on a holistic level. As a result, […]
Marketing as You Relaunch Your Eye Care Business During Covid-19
Business is going to be different, period. It is not going to go back to normal at least for a while. So, what does the new normal look like for an eye care business? It will likely be staggered appointments, protective masks, sterilization protocols, and social distancing inside the office. Everything will be different…everything you […]
The Optometrist’s Social Media Playbook for COVID-19
COVID-19 has completely changed our definition of “Business-as-usual,” and practice owners everywhere are trying to sort out how previous daily tasks should fit into the new normal. At first glance, social media might seem like a frivolous use of time for your practice. The truth is, now more than ever, connecting with your patient base […]
Cause-Marketing for Your Eye Care Practice
In the age of social responsibility, it is important that you incorporate some form of giving back into your marketing strategy. This is often referred to as cause-marketing, a strategy that implements supporting a cause as a way to elevate your brand’s public perception. People now show a strong preference for businesses associated with a […]
2020 Website Trends
The essential components your website needs to stay relevant for 2020. It is important to view your website as a dynamic marketing tool. Technology changes quickly and your website can begin to feel out of touch over time. New features and styles are unveiled all the time, and the digital world moves FAST…very FAST. The […]
Digital Marketing: A Decade in Review
Over the past 10 years, digital marketing has radically transformed how eyecare practitioners develop and execute marketing strategies. The days where you could effectively reach your patients through print, radio, billboards, word-of-mouth, and direct mail are long gone. Today, and for the future, your emphasis should be on reaching new patients through the digital world. […]
Why Patient Care Is Essential to Your Marketing
Patient care has always been important, but now it’s becoming a key differentiator for businesses. Over 50% of consumers have canceled a transaction because of bad service. If you don’t have the customer service standards to back up your marketing, your marketing dollars are probably going to waste. How Important is Patient Care? Patient care […]
click: How to Transform Your Business through Digital Marketing
So, I wrote a book. Aptly named click the book is 196 pages of digital marketing resources. As the president of 4ECPS and as a marketing professional, I’ve come to understand the difficulties many eye care professionals face. I’ve taken my experience and created a comprehensive resource that will not only help you better understand […]