How to Do SEO for Medical Websites

Natalia Odrinskaya
September 2, 2024

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In the competitive landscape of healthcare digital marketing, standard SEO practices often fall short. Scalability’s approach involves advanced, tailored strategies that not only boost your website's search engine rankings but also enhance user engagement and trust. Here’s how we transformed DISCERN™ from a few clicks to a traffic powerhouse.

Real-life SEO Strategies for Medical Websites that actually work:

  1. Semantic Content Optimization: Go beyond keywords; optimize your content for semantic search by building content that answers the complex questions your patients are asking. This involves structuring content that aligns with user intent and leveraging schema markup to highlight relevant information to search engines.
  2. User Experience (UX) Focused Design: Google’s algorithms increasingly prioritize the user experience. We optimize medical sites by enhancing load times, improving navigational structures, and ensuring accessibility standards are met, providing a seamless experience for all users.
  3. Video Content Integration: With video becoming a critical content type for engagement, incorporate professional video content that explains common medical procedures or offers expert advice. Optimize these videos with SEO-friendly titles, descriptions, and interactive transcripts.
  4. Authority Building Through Thought Leadership: Establish your site as a medical authority by featuring articles and collaborations with recognized healthcare professionals. Utilize guest posting on reputable medical journals and interviews with industry leaders.
  5. Advanced Local SEO Tactics: Beyond basic local listings, enhance your local SEO by engaging with local health forums, optimizing for "near me" search queries, and managing online reviews to build a strong local presence.
  6. AI-Driven SEO Analytics: Use AI tools to analyze user behavior and adapt SEO strategies in real-time. AI can help identify emerging trends in user queries, optimize content accordingly, and personalize user experiences to increase engagement.

DISCERN™ Case Study: A Scalability Success Story

Challenge: DISCERN™ needed to drastically increase their online presence to attract more patients and healthcare professionals. Solution:

  • Implemented an advanced SEO strategy focused on semantic search, video content, and AI analytics.
  • Developed authoritative, user-focused content coupled with strategic partnerships in the medical community.
  • Enhanced local SEO by engaging deeply with local healthcare events and online communities. Results:
  • Elevated monthly site traffic from 90 to 20,000 clicks.
  • Substantially improved engagement metrics, with a significant increase in average session duration and pages per session.

SEO for medical websites is not just about being found—it’s about being recognized as a leader in your field. Scalability’s advanced SEO strategies ensure that your website not only reaches a wider audience but engages them meaningfully, building trust and authority in the healthcare community. Let’s discuss how we can tailor these strategies to elevate your practice.