Question 1

What information is needed from me to get started?

Accepted Answer

To get started on a website project with Senior Living Sites, we require detailed information from our clients to ensure we create a site that accurately reflects their facility’s unique offerings and values. The necessary information includes:

Contact Information: Basic details such as the facility’s name, address, phone number, and email address for easy communication and integration into the website.
Facility Overview: A comprehensive description of the facility, including its mission, values, and the type of care provided. This helps us convey the essence of the facility to potential residents and their families.
Services Offered: Detailed information on the services provided, such as assisted living, memory care, respite care, and any specialized programs. This allows us to highlight these services prominently on the website.
Target Audience: Insights into the primary demographic the facility serves. This includes age range, specific needs, and preferences, enabling us to tailor the website content and design to appeal to the target audience.

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Visual Assets: High-quality photos and videos of the facility, including images of common areas, rooms, staff, and activities. Visual assets are crucial for creating an engaging and visually appealing website.
Website Objectives: Clear goals and objectives for the website, such as increasing inquiries, providing information to potential residents, or showcasing the facility’s amenities. Understanding these objectives helps us design a site that meets the client’s specific needs.
Content Details: Text content for various sections of the website, including an About Us page, service descriptions, staff bios, testimonials, and blog posts. This content is essential for providing comprehensive information to visitors.

View our online questionnaire here for a complete list of information needed to get your project started.

Question 2

What's the difference between DIY hosting and the hosting services we offer?

Accepted Answer

Personalized Support and Service: Unlike larger DIY hosting platforms where support can be generic and slow, our hosting service offers personalized, rapid assistance. You get direct access to knowledgeable support staff who understand your specific needs and configuration, ensuring quicker resolutions and tailored advice.
Optimized Performance for Specific Needs: Our servers are optimized for the specific demands of assisted living facility websites. This includes faster loading times and better handling of multimedia content, which are essential for engaging the elderly and their families, unlike generalist providers like GoDaddy, Squarespace, and Wix, which cater to a broad range of website needs.
Enhanced Security Measures: We provide specialized security measures tailored to protect sensitive information pertinent to healthcare and assisted living facilities. Our security protocols are more robust than standard DIY hosting solutions, incorporating advanced firewall protections, regular security audits, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Maintenance and Update Handling: Our service includes proactive maintenance and automatic updates, taking the technical burden off your shoulders. This ensures that your website remains up-to-date with the latest security patches and web standards without requiring your intervention, a contrast to DIY hosting where you might need to manage updates yourself.

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Integrated Features and Add-ons: We offer integrated features such as automatic backups, real-time monitoring, and optimized firewalls, which are essential for the smooth operation of your website. While DIY services provide these features, they often come at an extra cost and require manual setup.
Local SEO and Marketing Tools: Our hosting service includes specific tools and services designed to boost your local search visibility and engage your community, such as Google Business Profile setup and optimized local SEO practices. This is particularly advantageous over general hosting providers, whose SEO tools might not be specialized for your market segment.
Customizable Solutions: We provide customizable hosting plans that can be tailored to fit the exact needs of your facility, unlike cookie-cutter plans offered by DIY hosts. This means you only pay for what you need, and can scale services as your facility grows.
Reliability and Uptime Commitments: With our dedicated hosting services, we offer stronger commitments to uptime and reliability, crucial for maintaining the reputation and operational effectiveness of healthcare-related services.

Question 3

What's the difference between listing services and having a dedicated website?

Accepted Answer

Brand Control and Personalization:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Limited space and standardized format may not fully convey the unique qualities of a facility.	Allows complete customization and branding, enabling facilities to showcase their unique attributes, philosophy, and community in a way that resonates with their target audience.

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Cost Efficiency:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Ongoing fees for listings and referrals can be substantial and are often based on lead volume or placements.	Upfront development costs followed by lower ongoing maintenance costs. A well-optimized website can also yield organic traffic, reducing the need for paid referrals.

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Direct Communication and Engagement:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Potential delays and intermediary involvement can hinder timely communication.	Enables direct interaction with prospective residents and their families through integrated communication tools like forms, live chat, and direct contact information, facilitating quicker responses and personal connection.

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Competition and Visibility:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
High competition with larger facilities, making it hard for smaller entities to stand out.	Stands alone, not directly compared side-by-side with competitors, and can be optimized for local search results to attract targeted traffic.

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Data Ownership and Analytics:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Limited access to data and insights which can impede strategic marketing decisions.	Complete access to detailed analytics on visitor behavior, enabling ongoing optimization of content and user experience based on real data.

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Long-Term Investment and Scalability:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Dependent on the platform’s pricing and policy changes, which can affect budgeting and planning.	A scalable asset that grows with the facility. As the facility’s reputation and online presence expand, the website can adapt to include more features and richer content.

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Independence and Flexibility:

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Listing Service	Dedicated Website
Relies on the rules and structures set by the third party, with limited flexibility for quick changes.	Offers the flexibility to quickly update information, run promotions, and adapt to the changing needs of the facility and its market.

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