Sunday, March 15, 2009

What you Should Know About Chiropractic Consulting Groups

By Matthew Loop DC

Everyone is talking about how the use of the internet and social media sites are the goldmine marketing tactics for chiropractors looking to attract new patients. This is no surprise, considering that each month more and more people search online to find professionals in their area. Imagine what is going to happen if you understand virtual marketing enough to put your name and face at the forefront of all this attention!

There are a lot of theories and tactics out there about internet chiropractic marketing, so where do you start? Most chiropractors turn to a consulting coach to take care of their marketing, because they just dont have the time or energy to deal with it. But listen, most of these groups know nothing about the cutting-edge methods being used today on the internet.

Many chiropractic consulting groups have the "jack of all trades, master of none" mentality today. Believe it or not, this can do you harm if you're thinking of venturing into online marketing for your practice. Reason being, most begin to look to paid services like Google Adwords or Yahoo Search marketing.

While these can be effective, most doctors end-up spending a few thousand dollars every month just trying to stay afloat. Chiropractic marketing with Pay Per Click advertising (like mentioned with the above services) usually involves a great deal of testing and time to find an ad that converts. If you have money to burn then you can utilize this method at first.

It's important to look at the times and how communication has evolved over the past 3 years. A critically analytical investigation into why this has happened will bring back some surprising findings. One of the things you will begin to uncover is the fact that social media and social networks are now blanketing the online landscape. These Web 2.0 mediums are attracting millions upon millions of users weekly and is turning into an avalanche of giant proportions. The best news is that they are absolutely free to be on, create accounts, and network.

So what does this boom in free online sharing mean for struggling chiropractors? It means that you have a wealth of networking at your fingertips, filled with traffic from people in your very community. The potential for branding yourself, hitting your target market, and gaining credibility in your community is phenomenal.

On top of social networks, video marketing has really sprung to the head of the game. Video is no longer an option according to many online experts. It's a necessity! If you are not using video to market your chiropractic practice you will feel the pressure this year and your patient-base may drop. As chiropractic marketing changes, the DC has to change. Consumers and potential patients are developing different habits so it's imperative to learn them and to tailor your message in a new direction. Video gives people a chance to become very familiar with you before they ever walk into your office. You really cannot put a price-tag on this type of trust building.

The very best way, in my experienced opinion, to get a real jump on these methods is to consult a qualified chiropractic internet marketing specialist. The reason I say this is because I spent a lot of time and money experimenting to learn what I know today. No doubt, you probably dont have the time or money to do that, so you need someone to show you the tactic and secrets of social media sharing sites and Web 2.0 now. - 15246

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