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Remember when people were saying, “Someday every business will need a website”… or someday everyone will have a cell phone and email account?

Today, the new “must have” is a Facebook page. Are you on board yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Here are the statistics:

Growth

• More than 175 million active users
• More than half of Facebook users are outside of college
• The fastest growing demographic is those 30 years old and older

Engagement

• Average user has 120 friends on the site
• More than 3 billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day (worldwide)
• More than 3.5 million users become fans of Pages each day

If you haven’t yet embraced Facebook then you probably don’t know that other dentists, health care practices and even hospitals are getting established as we speak. The cost is free, plus your time or a team members time to maintain.

Set up a page, post photos, practice events, etc. Show some personality; however be sure to keep your postings and content consistent with your practice philosophy or brand.

Need help with referral marketing?  Email rita@tangiblemarketing.com or call Rita (303) 807-3827. Oh, and look me up on Facebook!

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Once you’ve mastered the basics in marketing (reference Part One of this blog article if you missed it), then you are ready for Level II marketing activities. Here are a few Level II marketing activities that consistently deliver.

Get A Website Already – if you still don’t have a website, get one. Experts say about 70% of consumers today will shop the web before they make a purchase decision. That means if people have a choice between you and someone who does have a website, they may choose them over you. Patients want to learn about your team, see a photo of the doctor, tour the practice, review payment options, etc. Need I say more?

Be Found On The Web - an internet marketing guru friend of mine said, “A website is like a giant billboard in outer space that no one can see if you can’t be found online”. Be sure to do some research before you invest in search engine optimization services, check their client testimonials or get a referral from a trusted source.

Advertise in Community Papers – these are newspapers or newsletters that your neighborhood or local community associations produce. Search for those within 5 miles of your practice. These papers typically get read cover to cover, as people want to know what is going on in their neighborhood. Advertising rates can be fairly inexpensive and the big benefit is the ads are well targeted geographically.

Stay tuned for Part 3 and more advanced marketing tips.  Need help?  Contact rita@tangiblemarketing.com or call (303) 807-3827.

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