Growth StrategyThe whole business on one page before anybody buys a click.

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Digital PlatformsWhere demand becomes measurable action.

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Everything we runAll ten services, on one page.

Contractors & Home ImprovementRoofing, siding, hardscape, remodeling. Home ServicesHVAC, heating oil, pest control, plumbing and the companies Long Island calls when something breaks. Hardscape & Building ProductsManufacturers and the dealer networks that sell for them. Healthcare & WellnessChiropractic, wellness and specialty practices that need patients, not just clicks. Consumer BrandsRetail and direct to consumer, built on the same fundamentals as a local launch. Pest ControlFour Long Island pest control companies hired us. Long IslandOur home market since 2011.

Our WorkProof you can check. Case StudiesWhat changed, and how. Results & How We MeasureThe numbers, and the definitions behind them.

The First Impression ReportWe call you and your three closest competitors, the way a customer would. You get the tape. The Ownership ScanWho really owns your domain, your site, your ad accounts. Instant, from public records. The Chiropractic CalculatorWhat one new patient is worth, and the most you can spend to win one. Six sliders, no form. BlogNotes from the work. What we are seeing across Long Island accounts.

See a Sample Report (PDF)Six pages. Five recorded calls, one timed form fill, scored by AI against published standards.What it findsCalls ringing out to voicemailAnswered calls that never ask for the jobForm fills that wait hours for a humanThe competitor winning the first call

See What a Scan ReturnsPublic records read from the outside, in about ten seconds, with nothing to install.What it readsThe registrar, and when the domain expiresDNS, and whose nameservers those areThe business name paying for the adsThe GA4 tag and the email host

Run the NumbersSix sliders, figures that move as you drag them, and nothing you type leaves the page.What it works outWhat one new patient is worthThe most you can spend to win oneLeads and appointments you need a monthThe paid budget that hits the goal

Read the LatestWritten off real Long Island accounts, the things we get wrong included.What it coversPaid media and budget decisionsSEO and the local map packLead follow-up and response timeRunning a Long Island business

Our StoryLong Island since 2011, family owned. How We WorkWhat the first ninety days look like. TeamThe people who run your account. CareersOpen roles at Efferent.

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Chiropractic, wellness and specialty practices, where the advertising platforms apply rules the rest of the market never sees. What you can say, what gets an account restricted, and how to measure a patient rather than a form fill.

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SEO Reputation Management for Medical Practices, Without a HIPAA Violation Responding to a patient review is the one reputation task where the obvious reply is the dangerous one. Acknowledging that someone is your patient is itself a disclosure. June 10, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media When Should My Business Start Advertising on LinkedIn? Are you thinking about advertising on LinkedIn but you’re not sure whether it’s a good marketing channel for your business? We already know about other social media platforms that offer advertising like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and of course, the latest, TikTok. Let’s take. April 29, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

SEO Top Healthcare Digital Marketing Tips for 2021 The past year was difficult for many. Yet here at Efferent Media, our healthcare clients had a good year, unlike many of their competitors. As circumstances change for 2021, here are marketing tips to make it the best year yet for your healthcare practice. April 22, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media Google Guaranteed and Local Service Ads: What They Cost and Who They Work For Local Service Ads sit above every other result, charge per lead instead of per click, and carry a Google-backed guarantee. They are the best first dollar for some businesses and a poor fit for others. Here is which is which. March 18, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Content Why is Inbound So Important During the Pandemic? COVID-19 has been brutal for a lot of businesses and some industries have been hit especially hard. The common response to revenue downturns is to stop or drastically curtail marketing. That is a big mistake and at Efferent Media we have the evidence to prove it. Our clients who have maintained and. March 11, 2021 · 4 min read · Staff Writer

Marketing What Makes a Medical Website HIPAA Compliant A HIPAA problem on a practice website is almost never the website. It is the tracking, the forms and the vendors behind it. Here is where the exposure actually sits. February 11, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media Google Guaranteed + PPC + SEO = 100% Local Marketing Marketing a local business can be stressful and difficult. As a business owner, you need to ensure that every dollar you spend on marketing is invested wisely. Hundreds of services “guarantee” an unbelievable ROI (return on investment) and an unprecedented new business volume. We would advise. February 4, 2021 · 4 min read · Staff Writer

Lead Follow-Up What Is a Patient Persona? Marketing personas are an essential part of a successful marketing strategy yet are frequently overlooked when companies handle marketing in-house. That is especially true in medical marketing, which often carries the mindset that patients with the right problem will find your practice. The truth. January 28, 2021 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Lead Follow-Up Why You Need to Write P.S. in Your Marketing Emails You’ve probably noticed “P.S.” at the end of many marketing materials. Is it a cliché? An old-fashioned writing habit? A tactic to improve your results? How about all of the above? January 14, 2021 · 4 min read · Staff Writer

SEO Your Website is a Form of Reputation Management What is reputation management? Essentially, it’s making sure that your brand is squeaky clean (or as much as possible) in the eyes of your prospective customers. This doesn’t only involve your Google and Facebook reviews though; in fact, a major component to your brand’s online reputation is your. January 7, 2021 · 4 min read · Staff Writer

Running a Business Google My Business Hijacking – What to Know and How to Prevent It Google My Business (GMB) pages are a vital component of local and overall SEO. When GMB pages are optimized, they provide critical information to customers including contact information, reviews, service catalog, and more. As the pandemic continues, the value of GMB pages has never been more vital. November 20, 2020 · 5 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media What is Content Marketing? While the term may sound self-explanatory, many people are reluctant to admit that they’re not sure what content marketing actually is. Content marketing is defined as a form of marketing which focuses on creating, publishing, and distributing content for a targeted online audience. Seems simple. November 13, 2020 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media Facebook Is Killing Its Less Than 20% Text in Image Rule for Ads Facebook is notoriously secretive and that can even apply to rules and best practices for Facebook ads. The latest example of this is the Facebook 20% text rule, which appears to be dead – for the moment. October 16, 2020 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Social Media Does Social Media Matter For Your Healthcare Practice? Marketing a healthcare practice involves special considerations. That made many medical practitioners cautious about social media in the beginning, yet it’s where your target audience is. In fact, more than half of adults in the United States get their news from social media. This goes beyond the. September 25, 2020 · 3 min read · Staff Writer

Paid Media Major Changes Shake Up Google Ads and What They Mean Despite the ongoing turbulence currently engulfing the world, Google Ads has rolled out several new changes to the Internet’s largest ad distribution system in recent months. September 18, 2020 · 2 min read · Staff Writer

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