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Defend your practice IT system against Ransomware

This weekend saw a major outbreak of “ransomware”: it hit the headlines because it hit the NHS, as well as many other large networks including Fedex, the German rail network Deutsche Bahn, and even the Russian Interior Ministry. Europol has reported that the WannaCry 2.0 outbreak has claimed 200,000 victims across 150 countries.

Instagram – Your Practice Needs It.

What is Instagram? Is it better than Facebook for vet practices? How to post, how to build an audience and the big 4 reasons you need an Insta account and need it now.

Can your clients trust you with their data?

Not, I hasten to add, that you would deliberately misuse it – you wouldn’t sell their details, or pass them on without consent, would you? However, your practice database is worth a fortune in the wrong hands – and that means that there are people out there who would put a lot of time and effort into stealing it – and that is something you need to care about – for moral, professional and legal reasons.

Best UK Vet Awards 2017 – the Results are In!

Most of our readers will probably be aware of the Best UK Vets Awards which we sponsor, but for those who don’t, it’s a reflection of our commitment to genuine, client-led reviews. On the websites VetHelpDirect.com and Any-UK-Vet.co.uk, clients can leave reviews of their practice. They are invited to leave a star-review (one star for abysmal, five for excellent), plus any comments about that practice.

On 10th of February we then count up all the four and five-star reviews, and the practice with the most is declared the winner. They receive free publicity from us (like this blog, among other things!), a series of press releases, and an awards ceremony & after-party for their clients, PR materials, a trophy, certificate, banner…the list goes on!

This year, the winner is…

Your Facebook Page, Our Helping Hand

Veterinary practice’s in the UK are leading the way on Facebook – we think you’re doing it better than ANY other country! So before we go on, a massive congratulations to Britain for having such tech savvy vet teams! Now onto how to make your page stand out from the competition…

How Often Should You Rebuild Your Website?

Your website is a reflection of you, your team and your whole practice. It is often where potential clients will get their first impression of you and, if it’s not good, you might not get another chance to impress them. So…Do You Need a New Website?