Frequently Asked Questions
Where on the MedPB.com site is the link to the Help Desk request form?
Here is the link to the Help Desk form. You can also find it on the Client Tools dashboard when you sign in to your account.
My file is too big for the Help Desk form. What can I do?
If the file size is too large to attach to the Help Desk request form, then the file is too big for your website. If the file you want to send is a PDF, you may need to compress the file. If the file is an image, you can compress it. Please note, we can’t use .psd files on your site. You can save the .psd file as a medium-sized jpeg and send it in. If you’re unable to do this please submit your ticket to the Help Desk without the file and we’ll provide you with instructions tailored for you.
How do I get a new page added to my site?
Send in your request through the Help Desk, with specifics about the purpose of the page. Attach a document with any new copy. When we receive your request, we’ll review it and gather any more information we need from you to build your new page.
What’s the best way for me to use Help Desk to attract more patients?
- Pick one person on your team to be responsible for working with MedPB’s Help Desk
- Each month make a list of updates (see list below in “What can I add to my site to attract more patients?”)
- Prioritize them based on potential dollar value to you in increased sales.
- Submit your requests individually to the Help Desk
What can I add to my site to attract more patients?
- Update current staff biographies and team photos.
- Add notices of special events for patients to attend.
- Announce awards, financial offers, and promotions.
- Provide us with the most up-to-date phone numbers, hours, and location photos.
- Make new location pages as you grow into them.
- Update or create new pages as your services change.
- Share recent testimonials and reviews (text and video) showing that your patients are the happiest.
What’s the most important thing to include in any Help Desk request?
Your patient attraction goal.
How are my Help Desk requests reviewed?
We look at your request and ask, is this a change or an idea that will help you attract more new patients? Is there an even better way to help you achieve your goals?
If I want to add additional functionality to my website, who should I get information and pricing from?
Submit your request to the Help Desk for review and we’ll contact you. Depending on the scope of your request, your Practice Advisor may follow up with you.
What are the types of requests that the Help Desk doesn’t handle?
Installation of 3rd party code – To protect the security of your site, we do not install third party code on your site.
To keep your website HIPAA compliant, we do not do retargeting or “follow” ads.
Should I use retargeting to promote my medical practice?
Retargeting prospects with “follow ads” is a great way to stay front of mind — if you sell anything but medical services. Under HIPAA regulations, these ads can be seen as illegal, and Google knows this. Google doesn’t want to be liable under the law and prohibits retargeting for medical practices.
It’s true that some marketing companies will sell retargeting services to anyone, including medical practices, either out of greed or ignorance. But using retargeting puts your practice at risk with both state medical boards and with Google. We recommend that you comply with the law and Google policy and avoid retargeting advertising services.
Why can’t I see changes made to my website?
When we send you a confirmation that a site has been updated, you may still see an old version of your site due to “caching.” This is a system that web browsers use to load pages more quickly. Instead of grabbing the most up-to-date version of your site from the server, the browser loads the page faster by showing you a version stored on your computer.
To see the changes, simply clear your cache by following the steps on this page.
Why is the phone number on my site not my actual phone number?
We use call routing numbers to track your new patient leads so you can make decisions based on real-time data. Although the phone number people dial is different, the patient will be calling your practice. Your Practice Advisor can explain how this works in more detail.
What maintenance does MedPB do each month on your website?
Each month our team reviews your website and makes updates to keep it performing at its best. We make improvements to security, design, and usability on your site, including:
- Design enhancements to make it even easier for people to navigate your site and get more new patients calling. We’re always testing new ideas, and once they are proven, we add them to your site.
- Regular improvements to your contact form to reduce spam so you can focus on the new leads coming in.
- Continual updates to the security of your site so that it’s always online and capturing new patent leads
- Improvements to the speed of page load times so new patients won’t have to wait to call you.
- Review and revision of the website code that keeps your site running.
- Fixing incorrect (or incomplete) information on business listings that can get your account suspended.
- Preventing technical issues from interfering with your SEO results.