Category Archives: Websites

Dressing Up Your QR Code

Posted on June 24, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

You’ve probably seen these funny looking squares around.  They can be scanned with a cell phone to take the user to a website, Youtube video, review site, brochure, or other media.  I’m still not convinced QR codes have caught on … Continue reading →

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Dissecting a Micro-Site

Posted on June 22, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Just for fun, I was ego-surfing on the search engine, Bing.com.  I am a die-hard Google fan.  But, I wanted to check it out and see how my website performs on Bing.  Admittedly, I have made absolutely no effort to … Continue reading →

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Out of the Mouths of Patients – Website Feedback

Posted on June 21, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Yesterday, I had a new patient.  She was a very nice young woman, 22 years old, who is both an LPN (nurse) and college student.  It had been a year since she’d seen a dentist.  She didn’t have any treatment … Continue reading →

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Content IS King in Websites – It’s not just me!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I don’t often link to other articles in my blog.  But, my friend, Gary Takacs has made an appearance of sorts on the Forbes website in an article titled, “Design Doesn’t Matter? Website Strategies For The New Era Of SEO … Continue reading →

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Don’t do this! (Dental Website Photos)

Posted on October 12, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I just came across this dental website.  I’ve written a fair bit about the value of photography on a website.  Click on this link to see a list of articles on dental photography in this blog. Just don’t do this! … Continue reading →

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Christina Applegate Googles Dentist

Posted on October 4, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

OK, folks… it’s 12:30am, and I can’t help myself.  I’ve been inspired.  I’ve gotta blog! One of Jay Leno’s guests tonight is Christina Applegate.  And, the first thing they talked about was her very recent emergency dental treatment.  Without further … Continue reading →

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You Meet the Nicest People on the Internet

Posted on October 1, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Even today, I hear dentists doubting the value of website marketing of a dental practice.   Most commonly, the objection is based on a perception that you wouldn’t get “quality” patients through a website.  My experience has been quite the opposite.  … Continue reading →

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Writing Copy for Visitors, not Search Engines

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’m a BIG fan of SEO done right.  I believe good SEO is some of the best money and effort you can spend on your website… to a point.  Many, including myself, have preached that “content is king.”  Ultimately, CONTENT … Continue reading →

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Major Online Referral Service Swipes My Photo!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I suppose I should be flattered when I find my intellectual property “borrowed.”  And, it seems many think it’s harmless to “borrow” copyrighted materials.  I suspect they don’t realize the amount of effort invested in creating website content, both copy … Continue reading →

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Answer Your ****ing Emails!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I have a brand new patient in the chair, as I type this.  She is a nursing instructor and hasn’t been to a dentist in three years.  She wasn’t happy with a crown done by her last dentist (bite never … Continue reading →

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