All posts relating to lead generation (e.g. web marketing) go into this category (not case studies)

How does politics influence business?

If anything is certain, mixing business and politics is anything but straightforward. My aim with this article is to give you an objective view of what you may want to consider before you publicly or privately reveal your political persuasion or align yourself (and your business) with any particular political position. The choice to align your business persona with a political stance is a complicated one that depends on many factors that I will illustrate in this post...

By |2021-03-18T16:11:33+00:00February 17th, 2017|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Comments Off on How does politics influence business?

Cosmetic surgery down 40% due to ‘climate of global fragility’

As we predicted in June 2016, the effects of the EU referendum on elective surgery have not be positive. BAAPS yesterday reported that cosmetic surgery is at its lowest numbers in almost a decade. What suffers when consumer confidence is low are big-ticket, discretionary items – like high investment retail sales, travel, housing sales, and of course, big-ticket private healthcare. The 5 steps to healthcare growth are more critical than ever to get right when consumer confidence is low.

By |2018-01-24T17:02:37+00:00February 14th, 2017|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Comments Off on Cosmetic surgery down 40% due to ‘climate of global fragility’

Debunking myths in the era of ‘alternative facts’

Myths and misconceptions are everywhere in marketing, and healthcare is no exception. Debunking myths is a complicated business so we've put together a brief anatomy for an effective debunking, so you can follow a step by step process. In this post, we share the best research on how to debunk myths effectively while avoiding common traps and unintended consequences.

By |2018-01-24T17:02:38+00:00January 27th, 2017|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Comments Off on Debunking myths in the era of ‘alternative facts’

Online scheduling tools help book more consultations

As an independent healthcare professional, you might not have grown to the stage where you can employ a full-time appointment scheduler or telephone receptionist. We can (partially) solve these problems for many of our clients with vCita LiveSite, which acts as a virtual online appointment scheduler on your website.

By |2018-01-24T17:02:38+00:00January 11th, 2017|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Comments Off on Online scheduling tools help book more consultations

How to prepare for a video shoot

You've chosen to sit in front of a camera and answer some questions on video. Great choice! Now we'll make sure you get the best product you can by sharing our 7 top video tips on style, locations, wardrobe and preparation.

By |2020-07-31T13:25:37+01:00December 14th, 2016|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on How to prepare for a video shoot

SSL Certificate: Why your website might need one now

Starting in January 2017, Google might flag your website as insecure in certain circumstances if you don't have an SSL certificate. Don't get caught unawares and let your website suffer.

By |2018-01-24T17:02:39+00:00December 14th, 2016|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on SSL Certificate: Why your website might need one now

Google v Bing – how should you split your internet marketing efforts?

What a great question. Given Google's domination of the search engine market, it's not one we often discuss. Everyone pretty much understands that ignoring Google is a terrible idea. But how should you consider Bing, Google's closest competitor in your marketing efforts?

By |2018-01-24T17:04:21+00:00December 7th, 2016|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Google v Bing – how should you split your internet marketing efforts?

How to start counting leads in your healthcare clinic

Counting leads (some people call them enquiries) is vital if you want to assess your healthcare marketing. Unfortunately, most clinics and practices we've encountered don't do this. Here's a free lead tracking tool that can help you ensure you track your marketing results...

By |2018-01-24T17:04:21+00:00November 24th, 2016|Categories: Step 1: Getting more leads|Comments Off on How to start counting leads in your healthcare clinic
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