Search engine optimization is constantly changing and evolving to keep up with the latest consumer demands. In 2021, chiropractic marketing is going to be keeping up with the demand of typing a question into a search engine and getting an almost instant answer. Here are some of the trends in SEO marketing for 2021:
Customized 2021 Chiropractic SEO Trends
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t’s already pretty obvious search engines are using location targeting to customize results. In 2021, search engines will be relying even more on individual search histories, browser cookies, and other hyperlocal information to give better, more customized SERPs (search engine result pages). Email results from Gmail are already showing up at the top of the search engine pages and will continue to rank high. This only adds another reason to make sure your chiropractic marketing includes sending e-newsletters to current and prospective patients.
Ranking in the top of the search engine results organically is still just as important as ever. Although Google is giving more customized results, once you rank in the top on the first search, and they click on your link, you will become the preferred source for that type of search in the future.
For example, if someone searches “pediatric chiropractor” and your practice shows up in the top results for the location, they will most likely click to your home page. Then, when they search for “pediatric back treatments” a few weeks later, a blog post on your site on that very topic is more likely to rank higher in the results than another practice.
Voice Search
Did you get a Google Home for Christmas? What about an Amazon Echo? If not, then you probably know someone who owns one. Voice search is rapidly increasing and search engines are customizing their results with all of the new data they are getting from these searches. According to Google, 1 out of 5 searches already comes from voice queries. This affects chiropractic marketing and how we view search results in 2021 since they will be less visual in the future.
What can we do now to take advantage of this new type of search?
- Put more focus on syntax used in everyday language
Rather than only optimizing for terms like “chiropractor” and “chiropractic” think about adding search terms to your list of keywords like “chiropractor near me” and “benefits of chiropractic care” Keywords used in voice search are usually longer than those typed into the browser. Think about what you would ask your phone to search and the types of questions your practice’s website can answer. - Create a Frequently Asked Questions page
Although it may seem time consuming, creating one page with the most common questions asked about your practice and chiropractic care increases your chances of ranking for voice search. It also creates more opportunities to get the coveted “featured snippet” section of the Google search results – essentially a highlighted #1 spot on the page.
With 22% of all voice searches coming from questions about local information, businesses can no longer afford to ignore voice search in 2021.
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User Experience at the Forefront
Recently, Google shifted to a mobile-first index which means that websites with user-friendly mobile site designs are prioritized in the SERPs. In 2021, the SEO results will go to businesses with user-friendly sites and mobile-optimized designs.
However, user experience from an SEO perspective does go beyond just your site’s speed. It includes the readability of your content, navigation, design, and so much more. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to determine the user experience of your website:
- Does your homepage have images that showcase your practice and your team and are they optimized for quick loading?
- Is the text on your website broken up into sections for readability with headings and subheadings?
- Is it clear from the home page exactly how to contact your practice and schedule an appointment?
- If someone landed on your website and only had 3 seconds to look around would they be able to get enough information to know your practice could solve their problem and take action?
The 2021 chiropractic marketing trends for SEO are continuing in the line of asking how can we serve the patient better. It is no longer about hacking the system and trying to get the #1 spot through shortcuts. Think of it this way: chiropractic marketing and website design is the tool through which you can communicate how you uniquely solve the patients’ needs in your area. If you keep the patient top of mind at all times, then your 2021 SEO efforts will pay off.
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysondemers/2017/12/26/7-seo-trends-that-will-dominate-2018/#70ca181e139e
https://thenextweb.com/contributors/2017/12/25/5-important-seo-trends-watch-2018/
https://searchengineland.com/8-game-changing-seo-trends-that-will-dominate-2018-286023