Internet Visibility and Massage
INTERNET VISIBILITY and MASSAGE
Welcome to my blog! This is my first entry and my intention is to share my business and massage experience in a way that will be helpful to my fellow therapists!
My background: I have been practicing massage therapy since 2000. I opened a retail massage studio in 2002 and another in 2005 (both in Colorado). I currently employ over 30 massage therapists. In 2006 Fitness Together Franchise Corporation began franchising my business model. We currently have 80 franchises sold in the United States, Costa Rica, Ireland and England.
My advice: I have noticed over the past 8 years in business that customers don’t look at yellow pages that much anymore, they use the internet. One way you can increase your business visibility on the internet is to put a free listing on “google”. To do this, go to www.google.com/local/add. Sign up for a free “google” account if you do not have one and then add your business listing, it is FREE! Good Luck!
January 26th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Do you use any type of form for the client to critique your sessions. I would like to add that to my business and would like some help developing it. Thank you, Donna
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February 8th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I just asked John Barnes, the famed MFR expert this question on his blog here on this site. Maybe you can comment too:
John, - business question here
Do you have any recommendations for how a good therapist can develop the business aspect of their mind and practice to become more successful?
Thanks
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February 14th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Another way to get more exposure is through www.MyMassageTherapists.com. I work for the website. Many therapists have been contacted by clients and the clients keep coming back. Your email address is hidden and all postings are reviewed to keep the pictures and content focused on professional massage therapists. The site is currently free and is going to go through an upgrade in the first quarter of 2008. To keep the quality of information high the website will transform into a pay to play website. If you have suggestions, please send them to info@MyMassageTherapists.com.
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February 14th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Thank you very much for this. Very helpful. I didn’t know about the free business listing at Google. This is great.
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February 28th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Thanks for the great bit of advice!! I’ve been a LMT since 2004, and I am currently taking my once home-based business to the next level. I was debating about whether or not to use a yellow book ad. I genuinely agree with your point. Thanks for the insight!!!
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February 28th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Thank you for this blog. The clean lines and colors are attractive, along with your writing talents. It is always a pleasure to read realistic advise for the massage community at large.
My business is at a point of development where ‘the good stuff’ is needed.
Again, thank you.
Warmly,
Phoenix
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