As a Canadian therapist, one of the things that you know needs to get done is to build a website. It's part of the deal of being a business owner, and having a great website is the cornerstone of being seen by your local community and getting your Canadian private practice noticed.
I think everyone has one or two horror stories about trying to get everything up and running when you are launching your Canadian private practice, or your latest marketing campaign - I've had some as well! But a great website is necessary, and it's not as impossible (or expensive) as you may have thought!
I've partnered with an incredible company that offers you easy, affordable, and professional website packages. Depending on your needs, budget, and desires, there will be an option that fits your budget and business like a glove. Keep listening to be introduced!
In this Episode:
Re-building my website
Choosing your website journey
Meet Your New Website!
Re-building my website
Last year I decided to completely redo my website, perhaps you have an idea of how much work that can be! If you have ever been in this situation - or you are in this situation now, read on!
WordPress websites are open-source, they offer design flexibility, and excellent SEO capabilities. On the other hand, website builders that create using their own proprietary platform (like Wix, Squarespace, Clinic Sites, and now Brighter Vision) make creating a website easy BUT there are limits to the design of your website and limits to SEO, because the websites are built on their private platform.
Choosing your website journey
I decided to switch from my previous website host to one that suited my preferences and needs, and I found an amazing Canadian company that ticked all the boxes!
So, you may be thinking that instead you could build your own website. You might imagine that it would be cheaper, and that you could do it your own way. You could do that, but I would recommend you try something else!
Because I tried to build my own website, it took almost 10 months, and it felt like a second job.
Meet Your New Website!
So if you don't want to spend months working with a team to build your own website, doing edits, and paying thousands of dollars - I have found a solution for you!
Before any confusion sets in; WordPress.org is where you can purchase your own hosting and develop your website. However, now there is a WordPress website that provides you with turn-key solutions; WordPress.com!
So if you want to build it yourself in an easy way, they offer that function. However, if you don't want to build it yourself, they do offer website design services - all you have to do is choose one of their monthly plans, choose a template that you love, and submit your content.
And, if you want to transfer later and stop working with the company, you can switch your website to another WordPress hosting site!
You can start with this company for 0 Canadian dollars! Or, I'd recommend starting with their Creator Plan, which is only $33 CAD a month, plus tax, which includes:
Free domain for one year
Premium website themes
Unlimited Pages
WordPress Plugins
Live Chat Support
Website Security
Real Time Website Backups
Website Performance Boosters
To start building your private practice, click here and by next week you could have your website built!
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Resources Mentioned and Useful Links:
Ep 108 Michael Sorsdahl: CCPA's New Ethics Case bOok and Why You Must Read It | EP 108
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Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website
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