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Healthcare SEO Services in Des Moines, IA

As Des Moines grows, so does online competition for medical practices. Potential clients in Downtown and Midtown are searching daily—SEO determines whether they find you or your competitors.

Our SEO strategies for medical practices target the specific terms Des Moines clients search for—"doctor Des Moines," "Des Moines physician," and neighborhood-specific searches in Downtown, Midtown, Des Moines Heights. Medical practices benefit from referral relationships with specialists and complementary health providers.

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Local Keyword Targeting

Optimized for 1167+ monthly searches including "doctor Des Moines" and neighborhood-specific terms.

Google Business Profile

Complete GBP optimization to dominate the local map pack. Average improvement: 12 positions.

Industry-Specific Content

Provider bio pages with credentials, condition and treatment pages, and content addressing patients seeking comprehensive care.

Review Management

Generate and showcase reviews from Des Moines clients. Our clients average 119% more profile calls.

Why Des Moines Medical Practices Need Specialized SEO

Medical Practices in Des Moines face unique challenges that generic SEO solutions can't address. HIPAA compliance requirements requires specialized knowledge. Complex insurance and billing information demands careful attention to detail. And Patient portal integration needs means you need a partner who understands your industry.

We've worked with doctors across Iowa, building SEO strategies that address these exact challenges while driving measurable results. Our Des Moines doctors clients see increased leads, better conversion rates, and stronger online presence within 90 days.

What's Included in Our Medical Practices SEO

  • Comprehensive SEO audit for medical practices
  • Local keyword research targeting 1167+ monthly searches in Des Moines
  • On-page optimization for provider bio pages with credentials
  • Physician schema markup implementation
  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Local citation building across 63+ directories
  • Content strategy for doctor, physician, medical practice keywords
  • Review generation and management
  • Monthly ranking and traffic reports
  • Competitor analysis against 39 Des Moines competitors

Our Medical Practices SEO Process

  1. Market Audit: Analyze 39 Des Moines doctors competitors, keyword landscape, and current rankings.
  2. Technical Optimization: Fix site speed, mobile issues, schema markup, and crawlability for doctors sites.
  3. Content Strategy: Create provider bio pages with credentials, location pages, and doctor-focused content.
  4. Local SEO Execution: GBP optimization, citation building, and review generation for Des Moines visibility.
  5. Monitoring & Reporting: Track rankings, traffic, and conversions with monthly reports and strategy adjustments.

Recent Des Moines Medical Practices Wins

From Page 3 to Position 1

Des Moines Medical went from invisible to dominant for "doctor Des Moines" in 79 days. Organic traffic increased 89%, generating 13 new client calls monthly.

Downtown Market Domination

Built hyperlocal content strategy targeting Downtown and Midtown. Now ranking top 3 for 7 neighborhood-specific keywords.

Google Business Profile Overhaul

Optimized GBP and generated 15 new reviews in 90 days. Map pack visibility improved 12 positions, driving 119% more profile calls.

What Des Moines Doctors Say

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"After 6 months working with Vorgestern, we're ranking #1 for "Des Moines [our service]" and several related terms. The ROI has been substantial."
Brittany Smith Chief Physician, Smith Care Center
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"Ranked on page 1 for 9+ keywords. Our competitors are wondering what happened."
Rebecca Campbell Physician Owner, Campbell Health Center
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"After 3 months working with Vorgestern, we're ranking #1 for "Des Moines [our service]" and several related terms. The ROI has been substantial."

Get SEO for Your Des Moines Medical Practice

Tell us about your doctors practice and goals. We'll respond with a tailored strategy within one business day.

What Happens Next?

  1. Discovery Call: 15-minute call to understand your doctors practice and goals.
  2. Custom Proposal: Detailed plan with deliverables, timeline, and investment.
  3. Kick-Off: Start within 7 days of approval.

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