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Setting Up Google Search Console

Hello! If you’re getting ready to set up Google Search Console, that means you’re ready to start tracking your SEO data. How exciting! Google Search Console is a powerful tool that allows you to see how your site is performing. Basically,…

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SEO Basics

The Guide to SEO Strategy for Therapists During Covid-19: Part 1

I’ve heard from many therapists over the last 6 weeks during Covid-19 that they’ve noticed a significant drop off in their new client inquiries. And, the truth is that across the board, my team and I have noticed a dip in organic search…

Content

Adding Content for SEO AND Your Clients

.You have a beautiful website, but nobody's finding it. You're not sure what needs to happen, but you've heard that you need to add more content to your website. Where should you even start? The Value of Content on a Website Most websites…

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Business Tips

The Three Books That Transformed My Business

There are so, so many great business books out there! In fact, I seem to always have an ongoing list and constantly feel "behind" when I don't have time to read them all. But there are three books that have really been instrumental in helping…

SEO Tips

Help Your Ideal Client & Boost Your SEO During COVID-19

It’s a wild time in our country right now. You may be seeing fewer clients right now. And you’re probably having to adjust to seeing clients online. It can be so stressful. You’re managing all of this while wondering what your ideal…

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Business Tips

Using the “Down Time” While Business is Slow During the Covid-19 Outbreak

Business is slower than usual. You took your counseling practice online, but your caseload took a serious hit. Clients are canceling appointments. Or, if you're like me, you have college students who returned to their homes out of state and…

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Business Tips

Helping Our Clients & Our Practice During the Covid 19 Outbreak

As I mentioned in my last blog post, our counseling clients need us more than ever during this unusual Covid 19 era. As therapists, psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals: We need to be part of the solution…

Business Tips

Our Therapy Clients Need us More Than Ever

Like so many of you, I find myself worried as I'm writing this. I'm worried about my children who had to say goodbye to their friends for who knows how long. Even more so, I'm worried about loved ones who might be more vulnerable to the Coronavirus…

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SEO Basics

Advocacy and SEO…What’s the Connection?

I’m an advocate. It’s core to my heart to help others in a very specific way. Using my role and voice, power and privilege, education and experiences. In all ways/levels, I truly believe we can make a difference when we engage with folks…

Content, SEO Basics

Let’s Talk About Readability

Did you know that Google prefer to rank content that is easier to read? Google gives preferential treatment to pages that they feel have useful information. And, they will rank pages higher if they feel the page provides the reader with the…

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SEO Tips

The First Three Things You Should do for SEO

You've heard that in the modern area, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) should be part of your marketing strategy. And you know it's true that most of your potential clients are looking for your services online. But the truth is, it just feels…

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SEO Basics

Are blog posts just for SEO?

I guess because I'm the SEO guru, when I start talking about blog posts, people assume they're just to help you rank better on Google. In fact, I've had many private practice owners say, "Nobody will ever read my…

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Content, SEO Tips

How to Write a “Long Enough” Blog Post

“What I really want to tell you is…” I’m an avid listener of the Being Boss podcast, and this statement is one of the most impactful things I’ve learned over the years of learning from Emily and Kathleen. Sometimes, the idea of…

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Content

Timely Topics for Blog Posts

It’s a new year! We made it to 2020, y’all! Have you heard people talk about this being the year of finding your vision? (Get it, 20/20?) Also, hot tip: don’t shorten this year when writing things like checks and other official documents.…

SEO Tips, Websites

Website Tips for Group Practice Owners

Maybe you're interested in optimizing your website because you are trying to grow a group practice. That's actually how I first got interested in SEO. I'd filled my solo practice pretty quickly with referrals from former colleagues and friends.…

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