For most dentists, local SEO and Google Business Profiles drive a significant percentage of new patients. 

After all, think about it: The first thing we do when we want to go to a new doctor or try a new restaurant is… search for them on Google!

Having a good online presence through Google Business profiles and using local SEO best practices is a great way to attract more patients.

No one knows this more than this week’s guest, the amazing Colan Nielsen.

Colan is a local SEO expert with whom I’ve worked several times when I was still practicing dentistry. He began his career in the local SEO industry back in 2010. 

He became a Google product expert at the Google My Business Forum in 2014, which allowed him the opportunity to help thousands of business owners navigate the often confusing world of Google My Business. 

In 2017, Colan became the VP of Local Search at Sterling Sky Inc, one of the best marketing agencies in North America.

Today, he and I will discuss how to maximize your new patient growth using local SEO tactics and tools.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

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Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

The big issues in local search ranking (02:23)

How important are reviews? (12:36)

Let’s talk about practitioner listings (14:43)

Let’s talk more about reviews (21:34)

The best local SEO tools (29:48)

More about Sterling Sky Inc (35:30)

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Additional Resources:

Follow Sterling Sky Inc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sterlingskyinc/

Follow Sterling Sky Inc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SterlingSkyInc

Connect with Colan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colan-nielsen-377a3b36/

Follow Colan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colannielsen/

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