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Add You - Eye Care Practice Marketing: Eye Care Providers Can Compete with Internet Contact Lens Retailers
A recent graduate can have a tough time finding their first job and getting their career on track.When I finished university, I found it difficult to find my first job. Through university I’d worked in a factory so I didn’t have any office experience that I could point to that would indicate to a potential employer that I could do everything I said I could do.I kept thinking that even though I was a recent graduate with no relevant experience, if only I could somehow convince potential employers what I was capable of, I would prove my capabilities to them.How can you convince an employer what you are capable of when you seem to have no experienc
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your offic
Have you ever wondered how multi-national companies like McDonalds, Coca-cola, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Motorola, Sony and UPS came up with their names? Just think, if these companies have some lame or forgettable brand name, would they be as big as they are now? Every company starts out by thinking of a name. A law firm, for example, commonly uses the names of its associates, like Smith, Johnson and Brown Law Firm. The name of a woman's specialty shop should be something sensual and exciting, like Victoria's Secret or Bare Essentials. A clothing line should boast the popular designer's name. Corporate branding does not just involve the company name. It also include
According to data obtained from Overture, a leading online advertiser that tracks keyword search queries, in July 2004 there were more than 800,000 search queries for such terms as optometrist, eyecare provider, eyeglasses, contact lenses and lasik. Is your practice optimized to get its share of the nearly 9.5 million online vision care searches expected per year? Can you afford to ignore this growing population segment estimated to be upwards of 110 million U.S. residents (according to an August 2004 report by PEW/Internet and ComScore) that have reportedly used search engines?
While attending a 2004 search engine strategies conference (a symposium of the most cutting edge tips and techniques to "optimize" your search engine marketing initiatives), I was overwhelmed when presented with some interesting facts - facts about online users, use of search engines and how online marketing has boosted both the top and bottom lines for many companies, both big and small.
While the prospect of mounting an online marketing campaign may sound daunting to many of the "non-technically-oriented" folks out there, there are some very simple measures that even the least internet-savvy business professional can take to capture a bigger slice of that huge, online searcher pie.
Welcome to the 21st Century First of all, if you do not have a web presence, a website where people can learn about your practice and the services you provide, get one. I recently surveyed approximately 80 eyecare practitioners, and asked them what their most pressing concern was regarding their contact lens practice. Not surprisingly, competition from online contact lens retailers was the most common response. Yet, even with this huge concern, 2 out of 3 practices surveyed did not have their own website, and only 1 in 12 could offer their patients the convenience of online ordering from their practice.
If eyecare providers aren't providing their patients the kind of service and convenience they obviously want, then where is the merit in condemning the likes of 1-800 Contacts? They are not stealing your patients; they are simply filling the void in service that you are not offering your contact lens patients. For those of you who are starting to get the picture, there is no time like the present to take action! There are a host of service providers out there today that will provide you with a website for little or no upfront investment. Many of these service providers offer a template format for setup. That means there is little for you to do except develop the text for your site and then copy and paste it into a form field on your computer. Throw in a few digital photos of your practice waiting room/dispensary, your exam rooms, your "high-tech" equipment and your staff (to create that "personal" touch) and... Voila! You now have a site on the World Wide Web!
While the process here has been oversimplified, the bottom line is that it is nearly that simple to do. Now that you have a website, it will cost you approximately $25-$50 a month to maintain. Not a bad investment if it brings one unsolicited new patient into your doors a month. There are no guarantees except that without a website, you will not capture any of those potential patients conducting online searches for eyecare-related products and services.
The next big issue to tackle is the online sale of contact lenses to your patients. Here again, there are several providers that can set your practice website up with online contact lenses ordering (e-commerce) capabilities without breaking the bank. Several leading providers also offer an automated 1-800 phone commerce system so that your patients can access a toll free number to reach your service. So instead of complaining about somebody stealing your contact lens patients, invest in your future and the future of your practice. Provide yourself with a modern tool to retain your valued patients.
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your office
There tends to be a certain complacency that rests within some employees and never more so than when you ask how they are doing. Many will simply say they are fine when fine is the furthest thing from reality. A talented manager will watch as much as listen and look for the body language that is portrayed as the words are spoken. The eyes will often tell another whole story and with the right approach should be investigated. What is within someone’s heart or soul is often exposed through his or her eyes. Broader questioning and an empathetic ear will provide you with an opportunity that might never have been brought to life if specific body language hadn’t been obse
While the prospect of mounting an online marketing campaign may sound daunting to many of the "non-technically-oriented" folks out there, there are some very simple measures that even the least internet-savvy business professional can take to capture a bigger slice of that huge, online searcher pie.
Welcome to the 21st Century First of all, if you do not have a web presence, a website where people can learn about your practice and the services you provide, get one. I recently surveyed approximately 80 eyecare practitioners, and asked them what their most pressing concern was regarding their contact lens practice. Not surprisingly, competition from online contact lens retailers was the most common response. Yet, even with this huge concern, 2 out of 3 practices surveyed did not have their own website, and only 1 in 12 could offer their patients the convenience of online ordering from their practice.
If eyecare providers aren't providing their patients the kind of service and convenience they obviously want, then where is the merit in condemning the likes of 1-800 Contacts? They are not stealing your patients; they are simply filling the void in service that you are not offering your contact lens patients. For those of you who are starting to get the picture, there is no time like the present to take action! There are a host of service providers out there today that will provide you with a website for little or no upfront investment. Many of these service providers offer a template format for setup. That means there is little for you to do except develop the text for your site and then copy and paste it into a form field on your computer. Throw in a few digital photos of your practice waiting room/dispensary, your exam rooms, your "high-tech" equipment and your staff (to create that "personal" touch) and... Voila! You now have a site on the World Wide Web!
While the process here has been oversimplified, the bottom line is that it is nearly that simple to do. Now that you have a website, it will cost you approximately $25-$50 a month to maintain. Not a bad investment if it brings one unsolicited new patient into your doors a month. There are no guarantees except that without a website, you will not capture any of those potential patients conducting online searches for eyecare-related products and services.
The next big issue to tackle is the online sale of contact lenses to your patients. Here again, there are several providers that can set your practice website up with online contact lenses ordering (e-commerce) capabilities without breaking the bank. Several leading providers also offer an automated 1-800 phone commerce system so that your patients can access a toll free number to reach your service. So instead of complaining about somebody stealing your contact lens patients, invest in your future and the future of your practice. Provide yourself with a modern tool to retain your valued patients.
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your offic
Consider your self VERY lucky today if you are ready this. Why? Because I am about to tell you some of the top secrets to online success that some of these rich online gurus dont want you to know about. If you are anything like me you probably bought pointless ebook after ebook trying to learn how to profit online.Well today is your lucky day. So what is it that all these big time affiliate marketers, and online gurus do to earn their money? Its all about setting up a business, and setting up a system. You cannot just have one person working one business. You can but if you want to make the six figure income you hear everyone talk about you need more t
If eyecare providers aren't providing their patients the kind of service and convenience they obviously want, then where is the merit in condemning the likes of 1-800 Contacts? They are not stealing your patients; they are simply filling the void in service that you are not offering your contact lens patients. For those of you who are starting to get the picture, there is no time like the present to take action! There are a host of service providers out there today that will provide you with a website for little or no upfront investment. Many of these service providers offer a template format for setup. That means there is little for you to do except develop the text for your site and then copy and paste it into a form field on your computer. Throw in a few digital photos of your practice waiting room/dispensary, your exam rooms, your "high-tech" equipment and your staff (to create that "personal" touch) and... Voila! You now have a site on the World Wide Web!
While the process here has been oversimplified, the bottom line is that it is nearly that simple to do. Now that you have a website, it will cost you approximately $25-$50 a month to maintain. Not a bad investment if it brings one unsolicited new patient into your doors a month. There are no guarantees except that without a website, you will not capture any of those potential patients conducting online searches for eyecare-related products and services.
The next big issue to tackle is the online sale of contact lenses to your patients. Here again, there are several providers that can set your practice website up with online contact lenses ordering (e-commerce) capabilities without breaking the bank. Several leading providers also offer an automated 1-800 phone commerce system so that your patients can access a toll free number to reach your service. So instead of complaining about somebody stealing your contact lens patients, invest in your future and the future of your practice. Provide yourself with a modern tool to retain your valued patients.
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your offic
These free, cheap and easy book marketing, promotion and publicity tips will get you headed in the right direction fast. It's one thing to write a book, but an entirely different thing to write one that's saleable, viable, and marketable. As a self publisher you can market and promote your book on a shoestring budget, thousands have done it; be careful about your promotion and marketing dollars and don't plunge into unknown waters -- test, test, and test.Using press releases for marketing or promoting your book or book's website has become increasingly popular as publishers discover the powerful benefits of using press releases. Mail a press release to at le
While the process here has been oversimplified, the bottom line is that it is nearly that simple to do. Now that you have a website, it will cost you approximately $25-$50 a month to maintain. Not a bad investment if it brings one unsolicited new patient into your doors a month. There are no guarantees except that without a website, you will not capture any of those potential patients conducting online searches for eyecare-related products and services.
The next big issue to tackle is the online sale of contact lenses to your patients. Here again, there are several providers that can set your practice website up with online contact lenses ordering (e-commerce) capabilities without breaking the bank. Several leading providers also offer an automated 1-800 phone commerce system so that your patients can access a toll free number to reach your service. So instead of complaining about somebody stealing your contact lens patients, invest in your future and the future of your practice. Provide yourself with a modern tool to retain your valued patients.
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your offic
Dropshipping is like any business and the most important thing when starting out on any venture is to do your market research FIRST...When you open a store in your town, you wouldn't open it without doing your market research first. The same thing applies if you are going to sell something on the internet as a dropshipper. Not only are there billions of web pages out there that could be selling competitive products, the net changes so fast that you are obsolete as soon as you have gotten started.If you are going to set up a dropshipping business you want make sure that the product that you choose can be easily sold. And you want to know how many compet
Let's face it... more people used the Internet to shop for and purchase goods and services this year than a year ago. This trend is not likely to change anytime soon. While this concept is still fairly new to many in the independent eyecare practitioner community, it is certainly a unique opportunity to distinguish your practice from that of a competitor. More convenience, more options... if your patients want to order online, they might as well order from a trusted professional they know and who knows them!
Yes, you will still likely lose a patient or two. But by positioning your practice for the future, you can effectively improve patient retention and satisfaction. And, at least you can rest assured that at the end of the day you did something to stop the flood of contact lens prescriptions out of your office to some online retailer. As a consumer who prefers the ease and convenience of purchasing online, I'd much rather give my business to a trusted professional whom I know than buy from someone I don't know or trust. Give me that option!!
To learn more, eye care providers can visit Responsible Marketing Consulting Services online at www.resmarkconsulting.com.
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