Important: SSL No Longer Optional for Dental Websites
In July of 2018, Google began flagging insecure websites to warn people browsing that their sensitive data may be at risk. Now, having a secure website is no longer an option…
How to Get More New Patients Looking at Your Website
The primary goal of your dental marketing strategy is to get more traffic to your practice website and to drive new patients. But that can be a daunting task, so how can you get…
Time for a New Dental Practice Website? 3 Simple Questions
Is your old website working for your dental practice? We typically see websites become outdated after only 3-4 years. Here are important things to consider when deciding if it’s time for your…
Google Mobile First Indexing Negatively Affects Older Dental Websites
Earlier this year Google hinted at a significant update occurring to its mobile-first index, and that update has now been implemented. Google now scans mobile versions of websites – not desktop versions – as their primary source…
4 Website Must-Haves for Local SEO Success
There are many factors on your website that determine how it shows up in local search results. But, some ranking factors carry more weight than others and are must-haves for your…
When is Google AdWords Right for Dentists?
Pay per click advertising using services like Google AdWords isn’t something every dentist needs. That’s why Smile Savvy has primarily focused on quality, organic SEO for nearly two decades. However, there certainly are times when using…
5 Dental Website Mistakes We See Every Day
If you want your dental practice to be found at the top of local search results, it’s imperative that your website follow current best practice standards. When evaluating your current dental website, here are 5 common pitfalls you need to know.…
2018 Digital Security Checkup for Dental Practices
Dentists handle and communicate sensitive health data every day and should be aware of the best ways to protect their patients – and their own – sensitive information. If you’re unsure about your dental practice’s overall…
4 Simple Ways to Optimize Your Dental Practice Website Today
Search engine optimization is a heady subject that includes a kaleidoscope of strategies and ideas that range from incredibly simple – to wildly intricate. As a result, this can turn off some…
Don’t use a DIY Site Builder for Your Dental Website
Drag-and-drop DIY website builders like Wix, Squarespace and Weebly can be fantastic tools for small businesses that don’t rely on search traffic to bring in new customers, but they’re a terrible idea for dentists who need to be found in local search results. While…