Trust is one of the most important things for any dental office to build with patients. Many people have anxiety about visiting a dentist, and even those who do not need to be assured that they can trust how their teeth look and function to your team. Branding is an important component of building trust.
Understanding brand development
There are a few key concepts you need to know to understand brand development.
What a brand is
A brand is essentially a promise to your patients that tells them several things about your practice:
- What patients can expect from your staff and services
- Who you and your team are
- How you are different from the competition
What branding is
Branding is a dental marketing technique that helps create meaning for your practice’s services and products. It helps current and potential patients better understand what your practice is about by conveying values and unique attributes that set your practice apart from the competition.
Benefits of branding
Branding tells your patients why they should choose you instead of another practice. It also helps build awareness, attract new patients, increase the value of your practice, improve employee satisfaction, increase sales, and build trust.
Developing a brand
There are several key components involved in brand development.
Mission statement
Your mission statement is an explanation of the reason your practice exists. It should honestly describe what your brand values are and how you want your practice to impact the community. It can be helpful to periodically review your mission statement and update it when needed.
Guidelines
Your brand guidelines are like a rulebook that governs how your brand should be presented. Guidelines help keep your branding consistent. Create a brand guideline document and train your employees on it.
Vision
Your brand vision is your big picture goal for your practice. It should be achievable and measurable so that it is motivating and you can track your progress.
Logo
Your logo is a symbol, graphic, stylized text, or emblem that represents your brand. It functions as the face of your practice because it is a visual element that helps patients recognize and remember who you are. The logo can be abstract or straightforward but should have a purpose and represent the personality of your practice.
Media
Media is marketing materials, such as videos, images, product explainers, commercials, and team photos, that assist with sharing the story of your brand. Your media helps you connect with patients on an emotional level.
Website
Your website is a digital representation of your practice. It may be the first impression that many patients have of your practice.
Building your brand with Doctor Genius
Doctor Genius offers a variety of services that can help you build your brand. Our team can design a website that will get you noticed and create content that conveys your brand values. We know how to build trust with customers and convince them to choose your practice when selecting dental care. Contact us online to find out more about how we can help.
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