There are many approaches to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies. One of the most effective is content-first, where you prioritize the actual content that is being posted rather than the technical details of the site such as keywords and meta tags. By focusing on content, itself, you aim to provide quality content that people will want to engage with, rather than trying to game the system by optimizing the backend of the site to chase the current trend in the search engine algorithms. These algorithms change what they are looking for regularly, but one thing that is always valuable is quality content that people want to read. A content first approach ensures that your content will be prepared for any changes in algorithms that happen in the future, meaning you won’t have to continually maintain it for in order for it to perform well.

Here are 5 things you should consider when using a content-first approach for your SEO.

Healthcare is one of the most regulated markets in the US, meaning that there are tight controls on what practices can and can’t say in an attempt to promote themselves and their businesses. In a world where COVID-19 is still a very real threat, patients lack the same trust they once had about their safety within medical practices. In the competitive world of healthcare, competition is rapidly growing. Currently, In the US there are over 750,000 companies in the health care sector, and it looks like patients are running out of patience. According to research, 43% of millennials are likely to switch (medical) practices in the next few years, and 44% of gen X are likely to switch primary care physicians in the next 3 years.  Finding new and creative ways to engage with patients has become increasingly important, especially if your practice is to stand out amongst the rest.