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How Do I Pick a Medical Inbound Marketing Consultant?

Written by David Ward | Feb 03, 2016

Medical service providers that have high value clients know that inbound marketing can achieve significant results. Addiction treatment centers, plastic surgeons and medical spas all have clients who represent significant revenue per patient. Yet, most of these practices and centers to not in-source their inbound marketing expertise. So how can professionals who have spent their careers honing their knowledge and skills in healthcare choose the right team to manage their inbound marketing?

A recent article entitled “5 Must-Haves from Your Inbound Marketing Consultant” gives valuable insight to those who are not inbound marketing experts. The first point is the need for a Collaborative Approach. The consultant should get to know you and your business and have an understanding of what your organization is about. The second must-have is Time and Methodology for Customization. The consultant team should help you “clearly identify the content types and delivery mechanisms” that are focused on your medical expertise. Broad Expertise in Sales and Marketing means that the consultant has a deep understanding of how to attract visitors to your site and convert them into paying clients. 

Qualified Lead Generation Growth is the process by which the consultant provides you with the data needed to see the results of your inbound marketing efforts and that those results are yielding more customers. Finally, A Customer-Centric Attitude is needed for a consultant to deliver a substantial return on investment. A good consultant has a deep understanding of the clientele that you serve. That enables them to generate content and use delivery mechanisms tailored to your potential clients.