If your rheumatology practice is already blogging, congratulations—you’re one step ahead of the game!
If you aren’t, it’s not too late to join the fun and reap a few of the benefits.
While some may think blogging is irrelevant or inappropriate for a rheumatology practice, the truth is that patients are searching for precise and accurate information about their ailments and diseases. As an expert in your area, it’s your duty to help them out by providing content they can trust.
In addition to helping patients find information, blogging will aid your practice in many other ways. If you’re still on the fence about making this investment, here three reasons to take the plunge.
Blogs bring out your practice’s personal side.
Blogging is an excellent opportunity to show your audience a different side of your practice and expand on topics and news related to your industry but in a less formal way.
Don’t be afraid to let your audience see the personalities in your practice! Show them that you’re human, save the jargon for later, and write as if you’re having a conversation with a friend. Just make sure you remain informative, avoid any potential HIPPA violations, and maintain your status as a health expert. Some great blog topics for your practice can include:
- Warning signs of arthritis.
- Three myths about arthritis and joint pain.
- Natural remedies for arthritis pain.
- Staying active with arthritis.
- Five ways to help ease flares.
- Living a healthy life with arthritis.
- Relieving pain with medication.
- The difference between Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.
- Helpful tips for healthy joints.
- The most common types of rheumatic diseases.
- Travel tips for arthritis patients.
Don’t stop there; the ideas are endless!
Blogging builds authority with your patients.
When you decide what your next blog post should be about, remember that your patients are searching for answers and seeking information about a specific topic. By writing blog posts that educate them about rheumatology, you’ll build authority and create trust.
An excellent way to come up with helpful blog post ideas is to keep a running list of the most common questions your patients ask and then write posts that address those concerns. It would help if you also tried to create a calendar of content, as a reminder to regularly post, whether that’s once a week or twice a month. Consistency is key!
[Need some tips about creating exciting and engaging content? Click here!]
Blogging can increase your organic website traffic.
Unless your services change frequently, many of your website’s pages don’t require updates. By blogging regularly, you’re adding additional pages to be indexed by major search engines, which positively affects your site’s organic traffic due to both user and search engine behavior.
Search engines crawl your website to see what new published content should display on search engine results pages, and each page published is a reminder to search engines that your website is active and growing. This means when people in your area search Google for “rheumatology practice,” your listing will be among the first to show up.
Keep in mind the best blogs are written by those who are knowledgeable and passionate. Write about what you know and what excites you. A blog is a creative outlet, but it is also a way to mold your online presence, build your reputation, and, ultimately, your practice.
We hope this post helps you see how blogging can help market your rheumatology practice and provide an additional service to your patients. Let us know how it goes!
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