The Forefront of Healthcare Marketing with AI
At the recent SAHBA Transition to Practice conference, Avily’s CEO, Khaalid Gaffoor, shed light on the transformative power of AI in healthcare marketing. Khaalid emphasised Avily’s position as an industry leader in this new way of marketing. In his presentation, one...
Crafting the ultimate patient experience with digital marketing
In today’s digital age, personalisation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the gold standard for patients, especially in the healthcare industry, where every patient’s journey is as unique as their DNA. Personalised patient experiences not only elevate patient satisfaction...
SEO & Medical Advertising: Why Location-Based Keywords Matter More Than You Think
There is a brilliant surgeon somewhere in your city. Exceptionally trained. Meticulous. Respected by peers. And yet… invisible online. Not because of poor medicine. Because of poor medical advertising. So what is the reason? No location-based keywords. If your website...
5 Things You Need For Medical Practice Marketing
A strong, holistic marketing ecosystem works the same way a well-run practice does. Every part has a role. Everything communicates. Nothing operates independently without supervision. When one element improves, the others follow. This is what medical practice...
Healthcare Trends in 2025
Healthcare in South Africa is changing at a pace that feels suspiciously like someone hit “update all” without warning. Policies are shifting. Patients are shifting. Expectations are shifting. And if you are still marketing your practice as if it is 2018, your...
How to Build Google Ads That Patients Actually Click On
Pouring money into Google Ads and getting nothing but silence. No calls. No bookings. Just the haunting echo of “Your campaign has ended”. The good news? Building Google Ads that patients actually click on is not sorcery. It is a strategy. Smart medical marketing...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Social Marketing Approaches in Public Health
Public health campaigns are everywhere. From posters in GP waiting rooms about flu shots, to hashtags encouraging people to #CheckYourBoobs or #GetScreened, social marketing has become a staple in the modern medical toolbox. But here’s the question: what are...
How to Create a GMB for Your Medical Practice
Patients aren’t flicking through phone books anymore. They’re pulling out their phones, typing “doctor near me,” and scrolling through your GMB. If your practice doesn’t appear, you’re basically invisible. That’s where GMB (Google My Business) comes in. Think of it...
How to Develop the Perfect Medical Website
Your medical website is your digital waiting room. Except, unlike the one in your practice, patients cannot flip through old magazines while they wait. They are scrolling. They are clicking. And if your medical website does not grab them within seconds, they are...
SEO vs. Google Ads: A Duo You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s talk SEO vs. Google Ads. You're a doctor. You know your way around a scalpel or a stethoscope. You’ve spent years honing your medical craft, so why does something like "healthcare marketing services" feel like a migraine without the Panado? Let’s clear...
Medical Practice Branding: More Than Just a Pretty Logo
Let’s be honest—medical practice branding often ends up near the bottom of the priority list, right next to “figure out what’s wrong with the printer” and “finally update the Google profile.” But if you want to stand out, be remembered, and actually get booked by...
Mapping the Online Patient Journey: Why Your Practice Needs a Healthcare Marketing Platform That Works at Every Step
Let’s face it—very few patients jump straight to “book now.” The real journey often begins with a late-night scroll, vague symptoms, and a sea of open Google tabs. Before they look for your name, they look for answers. If you want to reach them before your competitors...
Navigating the HPCSA Guidelines: The Essential Guide to Marketing for Healthcare Companies
Picture this: You've just launched a sleek, informative new campaign for marketing for healthcare companies. Social media posts are buzzing, the website traffic is soaring, and you're feeling pretty proud—until an email lands in your inbox mentioning something called...
Unleashing the Power of Medical Ads: Why Marketing Your Practice Matters
Marketing your practice might sound like a chore. It’s easy to imagine that “sell, sell, sell” vibe that makes your skin crawl. But let’s be honest: without effective marketing, even the most brilliant doctor or medical professional will struggle to stand out in a...