This can lead to better rankings in local search results
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 9:34 am
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Where applicable, list your dental practice in directories offered by reputable companies:
Review/Booking Platforms
Local Business Directories
Dental Associations/Programs
Healthcare providers/insurance providers
To make things easier, use Semrush 's list management tool .
Simply enter the name of your query and select the appropriate result from the list.
Listing Management Tool
The tool will then identify the most important directories that you are missing.
The listing management tool belize phone number database identified the most important directories for your business
If you purchase a Semrush Local subscription , the tool will automatically submit the business information you provide to all listed directories. Make sure your NAP is present and correct on all platforms.
3. Encourage patients to leave reviews
The more high ratings your dental practice has on Google, the better you can rank in local results. And the more inquiries you can expect to receive.
To illustrate, here are the top-ranked sites for "dentist dallas":
Top rated places for query "dentist dallas"
You shouldn't incentivize patients to leave positive reviews , but you can ask them to leave honest feedback on your Google Business Profile.
Here are some tactics you can try:
If you have the patient's permission, send them a review request email after each appointment. Be sure to provide a direct link to your Google review page .
Display printables (e.g. posters) that encourage patients to share their feedback. Google offers a free custom marketing kit to help.
Ask your dental office receptionist to mention reviews as part of their goodbyes. They can even set up a tablet that allows patients to submit their feedback right there.
It's also important to respond to Google reviews . This shows that you care about patient feedback and allows you to neutralize any negative comments.
Semrush Review Management allows you to generate responses using AI.
Respond to a review from the Review Management tool
You can also see how your review metrics compare to your competitors.
Review the analytics report in the List Management tool
Improve your positioning on Google
with the Semrush toolkit
Sign up for free →
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4. Demonstrate experience, expertise, authority and reliability
Google wants to rank sites that demonstrate strong "Expertise, Expertise, Authority, and Trustworthiness" (EEAT) .
Where applicable, list your dental practice in directories offered by reputable companies:
Review/Booking Platforms
Local Business Directories
Dental Associations/Programs
Healthcare providers/insurance providers
To make things easier, use Semrush 's list management tool .
Simply enter the name of your query and select the appropriate result from the list.
Listing Management Tool
The tool will then identify the most important directories that you are missing.
The listing management tool belize phone number database identified the most important directories for your business
If you purchase a Semrush Local subscription , the tool will automatically submit the business information you provide to all listed directories. Make sure your NAP is present and correct on all platforms.
3. Encourage patients to leave reviews
The more high ratings your dental practice has on Google, the better you can rank in local results. And the more inquiries you can expect to receive.
To illustrate, here are the top-ranked sites for "dentist dallas":
Top rated places for query "dentist dallas"
You shouldn't incentivize patients to leave positive reviews , but you can ask them to leave honest feedback on your Google Business Profile.
Here are some tactics you can try:
If you have the patient's permission, send them a review request email after each appointment. Be sure to provide a direct link to your Google review page .
Display printables (e.g. posters) that encourage patients to share their feedback. Google offers a free custom marketing kit to help.
Ask your dental office receptionist to mention reviews as part of their goodbyes. They can even set up a tablet that allows patients to submit their feedback right there.
It's also important to respond to Google reviews . This shows that you care about patient feedback and allows you to neutralize any negative comments.
Semrush Review Management allows you to generate responses using AI.
Respond to a review from the Review Management tool
You can also see how your review metrics compare to your competitors.
Review the analytics report in the List Management tool
Improve your positioning on Google
with the Semrush toolkit
Sign up for free →
ADS illustration
4. Demonstrate experience, expertise, authority and reliability
Google wants to rank sites that demonstrate strong "Expertise, Expertise, Authority, and Trustworthiness" (EEAT) .