How One Bad Review Can Affect You! May 7, 2018 By Editor Having an online presence is a necessity for the modern business and medical practices. As a key driver of organic patient base growth, an up-to-date website serves as a marketing platform and tool for communicating with patients. Being on the web also presents certain challenges, such as managing your online reputation. Individuals are quick to search online for reviews of everything, from the products they buy to the individuals they request services from. General Ratings Sites like Google, Facebook, Healthgrades, RateMD, and Yelp allow individuals to review the organizations and medical practices they interact with. These raw, unfiltered accounts of person to business interactions can prove useful in generating interest yet can also drive people away with a single poor review. A 1-star review can drastically reduce the average rating, especially when a practice has just begun the journey of building an online presence. A patient can write whatever they want, no matter what occurred during their appointment. A great visit can be portrayed online as a hostile and costly interaction. No matter how hard you try, people will eventually leave a sour remark on your online reputation. Reputation Management OMA Comp helps businesses thrive online. We understand that it is not enough to launch a website and hope for it to drive business. Actively managing a site and the associated online profiles is critical to making an impact on the practice’s bottom line. By scanning the internet for poor representations of your business’s quality of service, we can actively prevent malicious reviews. Our deep understanding of content management practices enables us to rapidly respond to these incidents. If your practice or business needs help managing its online presence, we invite you to contact us for a free consultation. #OMAComp #ReputationManagement #OnlinePresence #WebsiteDesign #OnlineReputation
OMA Comp Holiday Promotions November 27, 2017 By Editor Below are some of the holidays that will soon be upon us: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa New Year’s We can also update your website slides and social media banners with a festive theme. Contact Us
Computer Hackers February 9, 2016 By Editor Daily, we watch and read the latest news reports about the most recent hacker exploits. Hackers prey upon the weakness of computer systems and networks causing individuals and businesses much havoc including breach of confidentiality and loss of revenue. Whether it is a cyber attack which is blamed for Ukraine’s recent shutdown, identity theft for profit or just warped satisfaction to be able to disrupt business, hackers must be taken seriously. Contact OMA Comp for security protection to deter hackers.
What Should I Do about Phishing? December 22, 2015 By Editor Con artists use “phishing” to try to swindle you into providing sensitive, personal information. Usually, this is done by impersonating a business, authorities, or friend through email, phone, online ad, or text message. They often prey on your emotions inducing fear (you will be turned over for collections, money will be transferred out of your account, airline travel changed, friend or grandchild in trouble) or excitement (you won a grand prize, fabulous, free vacation). Legitimate businesses do not ask to send sensitive information through insecure channels. Businesses, banks and other institutions do not email, text, or call to ask for personal information. If something sounds strange or too good to be true, you may be a victim. Do not succumb just because someone knows some facts about you. Some of these crooks are rather well-versed and gain personal knowledge and use this information to gain your trust and access. How to Protect Yourself Keep your computers and tablets up-to-date with antivirus software Use the most current, updated operating system and web browsers Never reply or give out personal or financial information through insecure channels Do not click on links If you think there may be legitimacy but are not sure, call the business or friend with a number that you have in your contacts or type in the real URL directly into your browser. Do not use the information provided in the phishing email, text or phone call. It is more important than ever to keep your technology updated and yourself aware, as predators are increasingly becoming more savvy and shrewd. What is your Question
Top 5 Predictions in 2016 December 22, 2015 By Editor Security will be huge in 2016 as hackers continue to become more sophisticated with costly consequences to companies including harming business, damaging reputation, and marring branding. Company finances will increasingly be allocated to maintain proper security. Managing a company’s interaction with customers through additional online automation will remain important to increase sales, marketing, customer service, and technical support. Social media will improve options for boosting posts and expand call to action buttons for companies to connect and advertise. Responsive websites and shopping carts combined with social media will be key to e-commerce company growth. The lines will blur between content and advertising changing the look of traditional marketing. Social media will be increasingly utilized to boost and promote products and services. Images will stay as a marketing mainstay with the addition of videos flooding websites and social media to capture interest and increase sales.
January 21, 2016 – Social Media Boot Camp October 21, 2015 By Editor Join OMA Comp at your location for a fun, interactive, educational class on best practices and techniques on how to develop a strategy to kick start and increase your business through social media. Early Bird Discount ends December 31st, 2015 Social Media Boot Camp Sign Up Form