How can Chiropractors Improve their online presence using Social Media?

How can Chiropractors get maximum benefits using social media? 
As more people turn to the internet for products and services, it’s important for chiropractors to have an online presence beyond a website to stay competitive, more importantly, because consumers expect it.  A chiropractor should focus their digital marketing efforts on boosting visibility to ultimately bring in new business. 
Here are a few ideas to help local chiropractors create a strong online presence. 
All things lead back to your webpage 
Your website is one of your most valuable assets, and as such all your marketing efforts-online and offline-should lead back to your website.  Look at your website as the place where people come to learn about your practice and the services you offer.  Conversely, your social media profile are different in that they are a more casual and personal place where you can engage and communicate with your patients and followers.  With this in mind, your social media pages should always have a subtle, yet compelling call-to-action to go to your webpage.  Provide multiple links within your posts that  direct visitors back to your website to begin the process of educating them about the more technical and useful aspects of chiropractic care.   
 
Content Rules  
When promoting your practice use the 80/20 rule in social media, with the intention of helping as many people as you can.  This rule is simple, yet effective in conveying a message of sincerity.  Eighty percent, of what you post on Facebook or other social media pages should reflect value, be relevant and be insightful. The other twenty percent of your content should be for self-promotions and ads to convert your followers to patients. Remember that the majority of people spend time on social media to learn and build relationships, by respond to this by continuing to share value and education.  

Connect with and educate prospects
Some or your prospective clients may not be fully aware of what chiropractic care really entails and are skeptical about trying it. The smart use of social media can help them to overcome many of objections they may have, educate them, and build a relationship with them.  Use your Facebook, Twitter, and Google+  to help you do these things. Additionally, a YouTube video channel is another powerful educational medium that can go a long way in showing potential patients what to expect when they come to you.  By using these tools to connect more with your fans, you have a much greater chance of converting them into patients.  
 
Spinal Works Chiropractic YouTube Channel

Stay in touch to establish expertise
When looking to stay in contact with current patients or anyone familiar with your practice on an on-going basis, social media is the most effective option. By nurturing these relationships you remain on their mind, making them more likely to refer other people. This word-of-mouth promotion is also a big asset from a marketing and advertising perspective. Additionally, the viral nature of social media provides unlimited opportunities for you to establish yourself as a prominent expert in your field. By continuing to post useful, pertinent content you can develop an esteemed reputation in your local area. 

Final thoughts
A chiropractic care business should definitely invest in a digital marketing strategy to grow the practice and reach new patients. Invest the time to know which where your potential patients spend their time online, take note of how current patients learned about your practice and refine your marketing strategy around this knowledge.

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2015 TechTarget Media Consumption Report: Guided by content – How IT buying teams navigate through the research and purchasing process