# odonline.net > AI-optimized mirror of odonline.net containing 25 pages totalling 14,305 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://odonline.net/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T07:56:58.575Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Cache Index - odonline.net](/content/index.html): Index of 14 cached pages and 0 generated product pages ## Articles & Blog Posts - [news/2016/4/8/7-inspiring-optometry-office-designs-gallery/index.html](/content/news/2016/4/8/7-inspiring-optometry-office-designs-gallery/index.html) (1 words) - [**1\. Know where customers leave reviews.**](/content/news/2016/3/24/what-you-need-to-know-about-managing-positive-and-negative-online-reviews.html): A solid online reputation is vital for the success and growth of any business, small or large.  In studies conducted on the effect reviews have on businesses, results show that 68% of consumers trust opinions posted online and 88% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recomm, A solid online reputation is vital for the success and growth of any business, small or large.  In studies conducted on the effect reviews have on businesses, results show that 68% of consumers trust opinions posted online and 88% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. (1,022 words) - [How search engines work](/content/news/2016/4/22/seo-optimization-get-your-optometry-practice-found-on-google-search.html): Did you know that over 100 billion searches a month are done on Google—half of which come from mobile devices? What this means for your practice is that if your website is not yet optimized, it’s critical to take steps to do so now. , Did you know that over 100 billion searches a month are done on Google—half of which come from mobile devices? What this means for your practice is that if your website is not yet optimized, it’s critical to take steps to do so now.  (664 words) - [4 Tips to Boost Patient Recall](/content/news/2016/5/19/4-tips-to-boost-patient-recall/index.html): If you’re looking to increase your patient numbers, the first place to look is within your practice. It can be up to 5x more cost-effective to retain existing patients than it is to acquire a new one, yet only 18% of companies make customer acquisition a primary focus., If you’re looking to increase your patient numbers, the first place to look is within your practice. It can be up to 5x more cost-effective to retain existing patients than it is to acquire a new one, yet only 18% of companies make customer acquisition a primary focus. (785 words) - [Social Media Starter Guide: 7 Tips for Medical Practices](/content/news/2016/1/8/social-media-starter-guide-7-tips-for-optometry-practices.html): Optometry practices are in the business of people. Whether your practice is looking to get back into the game or new to social media, they key is focusing your efforts., Optometry practices are in the business of people. Whether your practice is looking to get back into the game or new to social media, they key is focusing your efforts. (785 words) - [10 Popular Free Online Courses for Optometry Practice Owners](/content/news/2016/2/10/10-popular-free-online-courses-for-optometry-practice-owners.html): Running an independent eye care practice means that in addition to being a doctor, you need to wear many additional hats – from human resources to marketing. With the popularity of open education , free high-quality education online from elite universities around the world, it’s easier than ever to, Running an independent eye care practice means that in addition to being a doctor, you need to wear many additional hats – from human resources to marketing. With the popularity of open education , free high-quality education online from elite universities around the world, it’s easier than ever to gain additional skills to be a better business owner. (876 words) - [Hiring an office manager? 8 things to consider to find the right one.](/content/news/2015/8/22/hiring-an-office-manager-8-things-to-consider-to-find-the-right-one.html): Office managers play a role that can be the key to your practice’s success. Finding the right one is not only important, but can also pose a unique challenge. For independently owned practices, an office manager is key to running the day-to-day business while you’re busy seeing patients. Without an , Office managers play a role that can be the key to your practice’s success. Finding the right one is not only important, but can also pose a unique challenge. For independently owned practices, an office manager is key to running the day-to-day business while you’re busy seeing patients. Without an effective business, you’re likely to struggle. Finding the right office manager is a key part of your business’ success.  (790 words) - [Blog Articles](/content/sitemap-xml.html) (1,477 words) - [5 Easy Techniques to Manage Medical Office Staff](/content/news/2016/3/2/5-easy-techniques-to-manage-medical-office-staff/index.html): Let’s face it—as business owners you (and your partners) are probably the only members of the team who are fully invested in the practice, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Read about the 5 easy techniques you can use to manage medical office staff. , Let’s face it—as business owners you (and your partners) are probably the only members of the team who are fully invested in the practice, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Read about the 5 easy techniques you can use to manage medical office staff.  (809 words) - [1. Understand your customer, trends, and needs](/content/news/2015/8/26/6-tips-to-supercharge-your-optical-inventory/index.html): For optometrists opening their own practice, inventory management could be the last thing you want to think about. It’s often the case that there is little to no training on how to best manage inventory for an optical practice and many are left to figure out on their own how to make it work.&nbs, For optometrists opening their own practice, inventory management could be the last thing you want to think about. It’s often the case that there is little to no training on how to best manage inventory for an optical practice and many are left to figure out on their own how to make it work.  (683 words) - [Making the EHR switch for your optical practice: Questions you need to ask](/content/news/2016/2/16/making-the-ehr-switch-for-your-optical-practice-questions-you-need-to-ask.html): Making the decision to switch EHR software is big for any office. This switch represents learning curves, new processes, employee training, and even growing pains. Begin your search by making a list of potential EHRs and schedule out demos. When you’re on the call, some questions to ask are:, Making the decision to switch EHR software is big for any office. This switch represents learning curves, new processes, employee training, and even growing pains. Begin your search by making a list of potential EHRs and schedule out demos. When you’re on the call, some questions to ask are: (549 words) - [How to evaluate your optometry practice’s website](/content/news/2016/10/10/how-to-evaluate-your-optometry-practices-website/index.html): Similar to how your team goes through a formal evaluation one a year, so should your website. This is different from routine maintenance, which consists of minor updates to your website such as new offers and updated services. , Similar to how your team goes through a formal evaluation one a year, so should your website. This is different from routine maintenance, which consists of minor updates to your website such as new offers and updated services.  (687 words) - [6 Strategies to Improve your Practice’s Medical Billing and Collection Methods](/content/news/2016/4/7/6-strategies-to-improve-your-practices-medical-billing-and-collection-methods.html): In a study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association, 23.3 percent of total patient services revenue is attributed to collections form patients. It’s an issue for many practices, with 60.1 percent of respondents reporting it as a considerable challenge. Getting patients to pay will cont, In a study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association, 23.3 percent of total patient services revenue is attributed to collections form patients. It’s an issue for many practices, with 60.1 percent of respondents reporting it as a considerable challenge. Getting patients to pay will continue to be a growing problem – with patients facing larger medical bills due to rising high-deductible plans. You can help minimize the impact and get your practice’s revenue cycle back on track with these tactics. (687 words) - [4 Steps to Effectively Conducting a Performance Review](/content/news/2016/3/24/4-steps-to-effectively-conducting-a-performance-review.html): Unfortunately, it’s more common for employers to find time to discuss what an employee is doing wrong rather than what they’re doing right. As a result, employees aren’t mentored or coached to reach their fullest potential leaving your business at risk of being stagnant. , Unfortunately, it’s more common for employers to find time to discuss what an employee is doing wrong rather than what they’re doing right. As a result, employees aren’t mentored or coached to reach their fullest potential leaving your business at risk of being stagnant.  (605 words) - [OD Online + Frames Data Integration Featured on VMail Technology](/content/news/2016/2/26/od-online-frames-data-integration-featured-on-vmail-technology.html): OD Online is proud to announce integration with Frames Data to provide customers with the most up-to-date frame inventory information. , OD Online is proud to announce integration with Frames Data to provide customers with the most up-to-date frame inventory information.  (416 words) - [**Use part of your exam time to make recommendations.**](/content/news/2016/2/4/4-ways-to-increase-in-office-purchase-rates-for-your-optometry-practice.html): With the proliferation of online retailers such as Amazon and Gilt, people have the belief that they can get a better deal online. Great service and a great selection of glasses, contact lens, and other eye care products can only get you so far., With the proliferation of online retailers such as Amazon and Gilt, people have the belief that they can get a better deal online. Great service and a great selection of glasses, contact lens, and other eye care products can only get you so far. (535 words) - [6 Tips For Effective Interviewing](/content/news/2016/2/23/6-tips-for-effective-interviewing/index.html): We all know what it’s like to be the candidate in an interview—it can be overwhelming, nerve wracking, and stressful. But not many people consider what it’s like on the other side of the desk. The interviewer can feel a lot of the same emotions when conducting an interview. Keep the following six ti, We all know what it’s like to be the candidate in an interview—it can be overwhelming, nerve wracking, and stressful. But not many people consider what it’s like on the other side of the desk. The interviewer can feel a lot of the same emotions when conducting an interview. Keep the following six tips in mind, and the interview process doesn’t have to be so daunting. (704 words) - [How to Expand Your Business as a Bilingual Practice](/content/news/2016/5/4/how-to-expand-your-business-as-a-bilingual-practice.html): As the U.S. population becomes increasingly diverse due to both long-term historic immigration patterns and more recent ones, there is a growing need for more bilingual speakers. According to the U.S. Census data , out of those who spoke a language other than English at home, 22% rated themselves a, As the U.S. population becomes increasingly diverse due to both long-term historic immigration patterns and more recent ones, there is a growing need for more bilingual speakers. According to the U.S. Census data , out of those who spoke a language other than English at home, 22% rated themselves as “not well” and below in terms of the English language. This study provides evidence of the growing role that non-English languages are having on the national fabric. (452 words) - [New Year’s Resolutions for Your Practice](/content/news/new-years-resolutions-for-your-optical-practice/index.html): It’s a new year, so now is a good time to think about some goals you would like to achieve not only for yourself, but also for your practice., It’s a new year, so now is a good time to think about some goals you would like to achieve not only for yourself, but also for your practice. (233 words) - [ELIMINATING MANUAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT](/content/news/2016/4/11/how-inventory-management-software-can-help-your-bottom-line.html): It’s not the size that matters. When comparing frame inventories between large and small practices, it’s expected that larger practices will have larger frame inventories. But does having a larger inventory mean higher sales? , It’s not the size that matters. When comparing frame inventories between large and small practices, it’s expected that larger practices will have larger frame inventories. But does having a larger inventory mean higher sales?  (467 words) - [6 Tips to Prevent Burnout](/content/news/6-tips-to-prevent-burnout/index.html): For optometrists running independent practices, it is easy for burnout to become a real thing. Burnout is more than a sign that you need a vacation, it’s your body’s response to constant stresses of work and home., For optometrists running independent practices, it is easy for burnout to become a real thing. Burnout is more than a sign that you need a vacation, it’s your body’s response to constant stresses of work and home. (293 words) - [CMS Announced Today Deadline Extension for 2015 EHR Meaningful Use Attestation](/content/news/2016/2/13/cms-announces-today-deadline-extension-to-2015-ehr-meaningful-use-attestation.html): Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it has extended the attestation deadline for the Medicare and Medicaid Meaningful Use/EHR Incentive Programs to Friday, March 11, 2016. The original deadline was Monday, February 29., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it has extended the attestation deadline for the Medicare and Medicaid Meaningful Use/EHR Incentive Programs to Friday, March 11, 2016. The original deadline was Monday, February 29. (250 words) - [15 Questions to Ask When Implementing EHR Software](/content/news/2016/9/27/15-questions-to-ask-when-implementing-ehr-software/index.html): One of biggest purchase decisions you can make for your practice is deciding on an electronic health record (EHR) system. It’s more than just buying software, it’s committing to using a system for the long haul., One of biggest purchase decisions you can make for your practice is deciding on an electronic health record (EHR) system. It’s more than just buying software, it’s committing to using a system for the long haul. (272 words) - [OD Online | Blog](/content/news/index.html): Get the latest tips for managing and growing your optometry practice. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG, Get the latest tips for managing and growing your optometry practice. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG (263 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives