You may have heard the term SEO mentioned in discussions about websites and online presence, but are you not quite sure what it means? Whether you're looking to update the look of your healthcare practice's site or to increase your search engine ranking, you'd benefit from knowing more about this term. SEO is an acronym... read more
The purpose of a medical website today is to get visitors to take action, right then and there. And, since studies show that you have as little as three seconds to grab the attention of a website visitor, you have to ask yourself this: How can I captivate my audience enough to take the first... read more
The number of medical providers who have switched to electronic medical records (EMR) is steadily on the rise, having tripled since 2010. This is due in part to the financial incentives that are a major aspect of recent healthcare reform acts. Practices that meet and demonstrate regulatory compliance receive financial incentives for the meaningful use... read more
A recent study found that most mobile users use search engines to track down information about local businesses. The findings highlight the need for practices to have a site that's optimized for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. The study looked at U.S. smartphone users ages 18 and older and analyzed their mobile search trends.... read more
Making sure that your medical, healthcare or alternative practice meets HIPAA regulations can be challenging, especially with current health reform regulations. However, there are certain important points that will help your practice as you transition to electronic records. HIPAA (Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act) serves to ensure that patients' records are kept safe... read more
Does your practice's current website portray your office in an accurate and efficient way? Let's look beyond having a site that just shows your practice's contact information and a map to the office your site should draw visitors in by introducing them to the actual people behind your practice. Your practice's site should include detailed... read more
When it comes to driving new patients to your website, there are few things as important as Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. With more than 85 percent of all Internet users finding websites through search engines, how you rank in Google, Yahoo and Bing are crucial to your practice's online success. So, what is Search... read more
Is your website getting a substantial amount of traffic, but failing to convert viewers to patients? Read on! Your website may not be converting because patients are leaving before you get the chance to reel them in! Changing how you present your practice, procedures and patient education can make all the difference in the success... read more
Have you struggled with finding the right layout for your practice's site? With many web builders, it's difficult to find a design and layout that properly reflects your medical, dental or veterinary specialty. Having a site that accurately and professionally presents your practice to visitors helps to cultivate your online image and establish your authority... read more
Many U.S. hospitals are speeding their transition to electronic health records in the wake of recently implemented health reform acts, according to a recent study conducted by the RWJF Health & Society Scholars program. Making the switch offers multiple benefits. President Obama has signed legislation, including the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health... read more
Like the DIY idea of Dr. Leonardo websites, but just don’t want to Do-It-Yourself? We understand! Fussing over website details isn’t for everyone. But we do love building websites with our builder and we’re kind of obsessive about how we do things. Plus, we can build them lickety-split – typically in 48 hours or less. So, if it’s easier, we’ll do it for you! And we promise – you’ll love the finished site as much as we loved building it.