5 Tips to rank better in the local search results

30 March 2023 | | Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation

The success of a dental practice relies heavily on attracting and retaining patients. In today’s digital age, one of the most effective ways to do this is by optimising your online presence using local search engine optimisation (SEO).  In this blog I am going to discuss a number of local SEO methods which can improve rankings, and increase new patient numbers.

  1. Optimise your Google My Business listing:

Google My Business (GMB) is an essential tool for local SEO. It allows your business to appear in Google Maps, Google’s local search results, and the Knowledge Panel. To optimise your GMB listing, you can:

  • Claim and verify your listing
  • Ensure that your business information is accurate and up-to-date (this includes setting the correct business categories and uploading an optimised dental practice description)
  • Add high-quality photos of your dental practice
  • Encourage patients to leave positive reviews on your GMB listing (our Easy Review service can help with this https://dental-design.marketing/services/easyreview/)
  1. Use local keywords:

Using local keywords in your website content, meta titles, and description tags can help your dental practice rank higher in the local search results. For example, if your dental practice is located in Bournemouth, using keywords like “Bournemouth dentist” or “dentist near me” can help your site ranking better for those terms. Make sure to use these keywords naturally and avoid keyword stuffing. Google encourages website owners to write for the user in mind.

  1. Create high-quality, local-focused content:

Creating high-quality, local-focused content can help you attract and engage potential patients in your local area. You can create content using a blog,  which can address common dental concerns/questions, provide helpful tips, and highlight your dental practice’s treatments. Make sure your content is relevant, informative, and engaging for your target audience.

  1. Optimise your website for mobile:

In today’s mobile-first world, it’s crucial to optimise your dental practice’s website for mobile devices. This means ensuring that your website is mobile-friendly, loads quickly, and has a responsive design. Google prioritises mobile-friendly websites in its search results, so optimising your site for mobile will improve rankings, traffic and conversions.

  1. Build high-quality backlinks:

Backlinks are links from other websites that point to your practice’s website. Building high-quality backlinks can help improve your dental practice’s online visibility and domain authority. You can build backlinks by creating valuable content that other websites will want to link to, reaching out to local publications, or guest posting on relevant blogs.

Local SEO is a critical component for successful dental marketing. By optimising your dental practice’s online presence for local search, you can attract more local patients, increase your visibility, and grow your business. Dental Design is a full service,  dental marketing agency, with over 20 year’s worth of experience. Contact us today to find out how we can help your practice.

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