A Refresher on the HIPAA and PIPEDA No matter what country you operate out of, the regulations that govern personal information are a big deal. As healthcare providers, you are trusted and expected to store patient data securely, and the consequences are immense if you don’t. The HIPAA (Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health […]
The Latest on Google Responsive Display Ads
What Are Google Responsive Display Ads? Responsive display ads are defined as “an ad that automatically adjusts its size, appearance, and format to fit available ad spaces on the Google Display Network.” The ads are designed to reduce the amount of work it takes to create and post ads on the display network, a group […]
Website Trends to Watch for in 2021
Keeping Up Your website is your first impression for patients; it says a lot about your practice. When people want to buy glasses, they want a stylish pair, so if the company’s aesthetic is modern, they will be much more inclined to bring their business to you. Creating a good first impression is also important […]
Tips for Creating Unique & Engaging Holiday Promotions
Navigating a Different Playing Field 2020 has been a tumultuous year for pretty much everyone on the planet, with businesses struggling to survive, children switching to online learning, and families opting to visit each other via video calls rather than in person. With the weather rapidly changing and winter on the horizon, it’s essential to […]
The Most Important Metrics in the Optometry Industry
If you are concerned about how your website performs and what you may want to improve, tracking your progress through various metrics can help. When you’re creating a marketing plan to generate leads, get butts in chairs, and garner good reviews, ask yourself what you want to achieve. Then ask yourself how you can measure […]
Why Polls and Quizzes Should Rule Your Social Media Strategy
Instagram has been around for 10 years now and has become very present in the working generation’s lives. It’s the most interactive form of social media, with a billion monthly users, which doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Stories, the 24-hour secondary posting feature introduced in 2015 and used by 500 million people […]
Who Are You up Against? How to Do Competitive Research the Right Way
When you’re trying to boost your practice, you must be familiar with your competition. You may be familiar with how your brand performs, but do you know how well your competition is doing? Do you even know who your top competitors are? Other optometry practices in your market set the standard for your business. Staying […]
A Faster Loading Website Means Higher Conversions: 3 Tips to Up Your Speed
As you well know, numerous factors can make or break a potential patient’s experience on your website. Stylistic aspects and visual appeal may come to mind, but users are accustomed to sites that load extremely fast in today’s day and age. When a site is slow, users get impatient and every second that the onscreen […]
4 Ways to Get More Reviews For Your Optometry Practice
Patients want tangible evidence that they can trust your clinic. With the expanding information available on the internet, online reviews have become a critical factor for patients choosing an eye care provider. In 2019, a survey indicated that 82% of customers read online reviews of local businesses. Not only that, but 94% of online buyers […]
Tips From a Designer: Website Photos That Should Make the Cut
Why is it so important that the photos you showcase on your website are an accurate representation of your practice? A picture is worth a thousand words! You can include nearly endless information on your clinic, its procedures, or the environment you’ve worked hard to create, but people want tangible evidence of what the experience […]