Chiropractic Marketing has a New Face
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Even established chiropractors have seen a slowdown in their business because of today’s economic crunch. Threatened with financial jeopardy, many are looking for new, updated marketing tactics that set their practice apart from the same old marketing techniques used by others in the industry.
Are you wasting thousands of dollars every year on postcards, newspaper drops, and telemarketing? Do you spend time at the chamber of commerce, trade shows, and networking events trying to generate referrals with minimal results? You may be surprised to find out that the best form of marketing and advertising is absolutely free.
For the past few years, I have been teaching chiropractors and other professionals how to leverage the power of social media and see massive, real benefits in their businesses. I am the author and creator of a system that has literally transformed the chiropractic profession and the way practitioners are marketing themselves.
When I first starting using social networks, I knew that they held unlimited potential for generating tons of new patients and creating more interest in my business. I spent countless hours working on and perfecting a system that would consistently give me positive results.
The main problem I see when chiropractors get on these social networks is that they begin to spam other people with blatant advertisement. This is a problem because people hate this and you will end-up being booted off the network. Now, of course, the proper thing to do is to seek a mentor who has already been there and done that so you can have the pure essentials and good how-to information. Few do this though, as they think they are the experts.
It really comes down to trust and credibility in the long-run. Perception is everything and if you don’t appear normal while acting desperate, forget about “mining the gold” from Myspace, YouTube, Facebook, etc. Also, how much value are you providing your friends? What type of content are your providing? Does your profile make people want to stay longer on your page? These are all questions to consider when trying to utilize social media to indirectly promoted any product or service.
Similarly, video marketing has become enormously popular on YouTube. There are millions of videos on the site, and you are competing with some of the most interesting stuff ever captured on a camera. You don’t have to be Steven Spielberg, but there has to be some kind of thought put in to your video presentation.
The fun and profitability of social networking is unparalleled in the world of marketing. For those who understand how to use these sites, you will see immediate benefits from being a part of them. However, it is important to understand the ‘lay of the land’ and to have an experienced guide as you set out to conquer your own corner of the internet.
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