Dental websites attract new patients

With the explosion of online searches, mobile web browsing and social media sites such as Facebook, more people than ever are going online to find their dentist. In fact, last month, there were more than 1 million searches for a dentist on the Internet.

As people turn to the Internet to find their dental providers, websites have become a powerful tool to attract new patients. A website can provide valuable information to prospective patients, including information about you, your staff and the services you provide. This allows new patients to get comfortable with your practice even before they pick up the phone.

Your website can also show positive testimonials and before-and-after photos that give patients confidence in the results you deliver. Getting referrals from current patients is also made easier with a website because they can easily send your website link to their friends and relatives.

If you still haven’t invested in a website, or have an old website that hasn’t been upgraded, now is the time to invest in a new website to grow your practice and keep pace with the competition.

Website tips

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when setting up your website.

• When building your website, make sure that it is professionally designed. A great looking website builds trust with patients and gives your practice a professional image.
• Your website should also convey useful information about you, your staff and your services, so that patients feel comfortable with your practice even before entering the door.
• Another important element to keep in mind is search engine optimization (SEO). Your website will be much more effective if it consistently ranks well in search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing.
• Finally, see if your website can be integrated with social media sites, such as Facebook, to target younger patients.

Getting started with a new website can be a daunting task. Vivio Sites, a company that focuses exclusively on website design for dentists, can make the process quick and easy.

Having worked with hundreds of dental practices, Vivio Sites is familiar with the needs of dentists and can have a custom practice website setup in less than five business days.

Because the service is tailored to the needs of dentists, it also includes features not found on most websites.

If you’re serious about bringing new patients to your practice, now is the time to get a website. To learn more, contact Vivio Sites at (800) 227-2513.