Pediatric Practice SEO Case Study

Introduction

In September 2025, Make It Loud partnered with a local pediatric practice in Cumming, Georgia, to help improve their digital visibility and reach new families in the area. Before working with us, the practice’s growth relied almost entirely on word-of-mouth referrals from existing patients. Despite providing exceptional pediatric care, their online presence was minimal, and they weren’t appearing on the first page of Google for core pediatric searches in their market.

After just six weeks of focused SEO optimization, strategy implementation, and AI-driven technical support, the practice achieved a breakthrough transformation—Google replaced word of mouth as their top source of new patients.

On October 20, 2025, the practice manager shared an exciting milestone: they booked a new patient who found them through ChatGPT, proving that Make It Loud’s blend of SEO and emerging AI visibility strategies now reaches even next-generation search platforms.

Challenges

1. Low Online Visibility:
2. The practice had a 0.14% visibility score in SEMrush, meaning parents in Cumming who searched for pediatric care weren’t finding them.
3. Limited New Patient Channels:
4. “Word of mouth” was the primary referral source. There was no consistent visibility through Google Search or Maps.
5. Under-optimized SEO Structure:
6. The practice manager had previously handled SEO independently, but the site lacked keyword depth, optimized meta descriptions, and structured local targeting.
7. Missed Local Search Opportunities:
8. The practice did not rank for critical pediatric keywords such as: “Cumming pediatrician”, “Well-child checkups Cumming GA”, “Child immunizations near me”
9. Emerging AI Search Gap: With tools like ChatGPT and AI-powered search on the rise, the site was not positioned to be discovered through generative AI results.

Results

In just six weeks, the progress was extraordinary:

Key Wins

• Massive Visibility Growth: Boosting SEMrush visibility from 0.14% to 41% in six weeks elevated the practice from near invisibility to local dominance.
• AI-Powered Discovery: The practice booked its first confirmed patient from ChatGPT Search, signaling an emerging marketing advantage for early adopters of AI search optimization.
• Strategic Local Ranking: The practice now ranks on Page One for high-value pediatric keywords and appears prominently in local 3-pack map listings.
• New Patient Pipeline: Google replaced “word of mouth” as the top source of patient inquiries, ensuring a steady stream of new families.
• Long-Term Growth Foundation: The optimized site now indexes for over 100 service-related search terms, setting the stage for continued organic growth through 2026.

Lessons & Insights

This case study highlights how even small medical practices can achieve dramatic growth with the right SEO and technology partnership. The takeaway:

• A consistent, localized SEO strategy produces real, measurable results—fast.
• AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT represent a new frontier for healthcare visibility.
• Technical improvements and strategic keyword mapping are vital for ranking highly in both organic and AI-enhanced searches.

Conclusion

With just six weeks of focused SEO and AI integration, this pediatric practice transformed its marketing from referral-dependent to search-driven. By improving site visibility, optimizing for local search, and embracing AI readiness, Make It Loud positioned this practice as a leading pediatric resource in Cumming, Georgia.

Today, the practice manager no longer worries about where the next patient will come from—Google and AI do the heavy lifting.

Want to Experience Similar Results?

If your medical or service-based business needs more consistent, high-quality leads, Make It Loud can help.

Our team specializes in helping local practices dominate in Google search—and prepare for the future of AI discovery.

Contact us today to learn how our SEO and AI automation services can help your business rise to the top of your market.