This year, there's been quite a bit of talk about chiropractic
iPhone apps. Most doctors offices do not have one but this will soon
change in the near future. Just as smart-phones are replacing computers,
apps are replacing regular websites. Chiropractors must pay attention
and evolve quickly or they'll be very sorry. Here are some things that
are critical for doctors to understand regarding chiropractic apps.
Apps
for chiropractors are great because they can make things simple for
existing patients. For example, patients could schedule appointments
through the app. They could also have access to a learning center where
they can read about the condition they have and how it connects to the
structure and function of the human body. Education is very key to
patient retention.
Chiropractic iPhone apps can also be integrated with Facebook, YouTube and other social media websites. You can even put a refer a friend option in the software. This will help stimulate new referrals from existing patients that you treat.
The most important thing is to get very clear on exactly what you want for your chiropractic app. Do not be vague. The more specific you can be to provide value and make things more convenient for patients, the better the app will serve you.
Also, you should understand how to select a programmer / developer. You, as the chiropractor, do not have to know how to build chiropractic apps yourself. That would be suicide and not recommended. Strengthen your strengths and delegate your weaknesses.
Outsource your app to a developer here in the United States or find someone overseas. Obviously, you'll pay 2-3 times more if you select a developer in the USA. You can find great talent overseas in China, Ukraine, and India. We're not talking about ghost-writing articles here. Programming can be easily outsourced worldwide.
You'll want to start by checking out the plethora of freelance websites available to you today. These include sites like Odesk, Elance, Guru, and vWorker. You can go on these websites and place a job posting for the exact type of chiropractic iPhone app you want to have built. Don't over-complicate this process either.
Let the developer do the hard work and you can just focus on the creative side. Start by creating an app for your chiropractic practice. Then, you might want to try to crack into the mass market with an idea or passion you have. You'll be able to reach and serve more people should you create an app that can be distributed to a worldwide audience.
Chiropractic iPhone apps can also be integrated with Facebook, YouTube and other social media websites. You can even put a refer a friend option in the software. This will help stimulate new referrals from existing patients that you treat.
The most important thing is to get very clear on exactly what you want for your chiropractic app. Do not be vague. The more specific you can be to provide value and make things more convenient for patients, the better the app will serve you.
Also, you should understand how to select a programmer / developer. You, as the chiropractor, do not have to know how to build chiropractic apps yourself. That would be suicide and not recommended. Strengthen your strengths and delegate your weaknesses.
Outsource your app to a developer here in the United States or find someone overseas. Obviously, you'll pay 2-3 times more if you select a developer in the USA. You can find great talent overseas in China, Ukraine, and India. We're not talking about ghost-writing articles here. Programming can be easily outsourced worldwide.
You'll want to start by checking out the plethora of freelance websites available to you today. These include sites like Odesk, Elance, Guru, and vWorker. You can go on these websites and place a job posting for the exact type of chiropractic iPhone app you want to have built. Don't over-complicate this process either.
Let the developer do the hard work and you can just focus on the creative side. Start by creating an app for your chiropractic practice. Then, you might want to try to crack into the mass market with an idea or passion you have. You'll be able to reach and serve more people should you create an app that can be distributed to a worldwide audience.
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