Fractional CMO · Healthcare
// IVF CLINIC MARKETING

IVF patients research for months.
Are you there at every stage?

IVF is one of the most researched healthcare decisions a patient will ever make. They read forums, compare success rates, watch patient stories, and agonize over reviews for 6 to 36 months before choosing a clinic. Most IVF clinic marketing only shows up at the end of that journey — competing on price at the exact moment the patient is ready to decide.

The clinics that win are present throughout the entire research journey. Educational content in the early stages. Trust-building touchpoints in the middle. Conversion-optimized experiences when they're ready. Generic healthcare marketing doesn't understand this timeline or this sensitivity.

I build IVF marketing that meets patients where they are — with the right message at every stage of their journey.

6-36 mo
Research period before IVF patients choose a clinic. Your marketing needs to be there throughout.
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30 minutes · No pitch, just clarity

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Senior Strategist
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Fertility Focus
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// 01 THE IVF MARKETING CHALLENGE

IVF patients don't decide in a day. Your marketing shouldn't either.

The research journey is 6 to 36 months

IVF patients don't see an ad and book. They research obsessively — forums, success rates, patient stories, doctor credentials, clinic reviews. If your marketing only shows up when they're ready to book, you've missed 90% of the decision-making process.

Sensitivity requires a different marketing language

Fertility is deeply personal. Aggressive sales tactics, pushy CTAs, and generic healthcare messaging feel tone-deaf. Patients are vulnerable and comparison-shopping simultaneously. Your marketing needs to build trust without feeling transactional.

Success rate communication is a minefield

Every clinic wants to highlight success rates, but patients are increasingly savvy about statistics. Age-specific rates, live birth rates vs. pregnancy rates, SART data interpretation — how you communicate these numbers can build trust or destroy it instantly.

Multi-channel presence is non-negotiable

IVF patients check your website, your reviews, your social media, your physician profiles, and fertility forums. A strong presence on one channel means nothing if the others are weak. They're looking for consistency and depth across every touchpoint.

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40+
Content Pages
3x
Consultation Increase
65%
Organic Traffic Growth
2hrs
Initial Audit Time
IVF Clinic · Patient Journey Optimization

Content-driven patient acquisition. 3x more consultations through trust-building at every stage.

An IVF clinic was spending heavily on Google Ads but competing solely on price-per-cycle messaging. Patients were clicking through but not converting — because the website didn't answer the hundreds of questions they had before making this decision.

What I found: A clinical website with procedure descriptions but no educational content. No patient stories. No content addressing the emotional journey. Success rates presented without context. Zero content for early-stage researchers.

What I built: 40+ educational content pages mapped to each stage of the patient research journey. Treatment-specific landing pages with transparent success rate communication. Patient story framework. Multi-touchpoint nurturing sequences that build trust over months.

"Patients now tell us they chose us because of the depth of information on our site."

Is your IVF clinic marketing reaching patients early enough?

Let me review your patient acquisition strategy for 30 minutes. I'll show you where in the research journey you're losing potential patients.

Book Discovery Call
// 02 MY PROCESS

How I build IVF clinic marketing

Not generic healthcare ads. A multi-stage content and conversion system designed for the unique way fertility patients make decisions.

STEP 01 // PATIENT JOURNEY MAPPING

I map the 6-36 month decision journey

From first Google search to booked consultation — I identify every stage, every question, every comparison point. What are patients researching at month 2 vs. month 12? What content do they need at each stage? Where are they currently finding your competitors instead of you?

STEP 02 // CONTENT STRATEGY PER STAGE

Educational content that builds trust over time

Early-stage: IVF process explainers, cost guides, success rate context. Mid-stage: Clinic differentiators, physician profiles, patient stories. Late-stage: Consultation preparation, treatment timelines, insurance/financing guides. Each piece builds toward choosing your clinic.

STEP 03 // TRUST-BUILDING TOUCHPOINTS

Patient stories, reviews, and transparent communication

I build a systematic framework for collecting and deploying patient testimonials, success stories, and reviews. Transparent success rate communication that builds credibility. Physician profiles that showcase expertise and empathy. Every touchpoint reinforces trust.

STEP 04 // CONVERSION OPTIMIZATION

When they're ready, make it simple

Treatment-specific landing pages with clear next steps. Consultation booking that removes friction. Follow-up sequences for patients who aren't ready yet. The conversion experience needs to match the sensitivity of the decision — no pressure, just clarity.

STEP 05 // RETENTION + REFERRAL

Patients who succeed become your best marketing

I build referral systems and success story collection processes. Alumni programs for patients who've completed treatment. Community building that turns patients into advocates. In IVF, word of mouth from successful patients is more valuable than any ad campaign.

// 03 THE DIFFERENCE

What makes this different

Standard Healthcare Marketing

Generic healthcare ads with clinical messaging
Focus on the moment of decision only
Success rates presented without context or transparency
No educational content for early-stage researchers
Aggressive CTAs inappropriate for sensitive decisions
No patient story framework or testimonial system
Treat IVF like any other medical procedure
No understanding of the multi-month decision timeline

IVF-Specific Marketing

Empathy-first messaging — understands the emotional weight of fertility decisions
Full-journey presence — content for every stage of the 6-36 month research period
Transparent success rates — context-rich communication that builds trust
Educational content ecosystem — 40+ pages answering every patient question
Sensitive conversion design — clear next steps without pressure
Patient story framework — systematic collection and deployment of testimonials
Fertility-specific expertise — understanding the unique patient psychology
Multi-touchpoint nurturing — building trust over months, not minutes
// 04 THE MATH

Let's talk about the money

One IVF treatment cycle is worth $15,000-$30,000. Most patients complete 2-3 cycles. The lifetime value of an IVF patient justifies significant marketing investment — if that investment is reaching them effectively.

What generic healthcare agencies offer

  • $5,000-$15,000/month retainer
  • 12-month lock-in contract
  • Google Ads focused on "IVF near me" keywords only
  • Clinical website with procedure descriptions
  • Monthly reports on clicks and impressions
  • No content for early-stage researchers
  • No patient story framework or testimonial system

What I deliver

  • $4,000-$8,000/month, senior strategist
  • No lock-in after initial 3-month engagement
  • Full-journey content strategy (early, mid, late stage)
  • 40+ educational and treatment-specific pages
  • Reporting tied to consultations and patient acquisition cost
  • Patient story collection and deployment system
  • Referral and alumni program development

One additional IVF patient per month pays for the entire engagement.

With treatment cycles valued at $15,000-$30,000, the ROI math is straightforward.

// 05 HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

Three ways to work with me

Whether you need a full diagnostic, ongoing strategy, or urgent help with a campaign that isn't reaching the right patients.

01

The Diagnostic

2 weeks · Full IVF marketing audit · Roadmap delivered

I audit your digital presence, patient journey, content gaps, competitor positioning, and success rate communication. You get a clear roadmap showing where patients are dropping off in their research journey.

$5,000 - $10,000

  • Complete IVF marketing audit
  • Patient journey gap analysis
  • Content ecosystem assessment
  • Competitive positioning review
  • 90-day action plan with priorities
  • 60-min strategy presentation
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Fractional CMO

15-20 hrs/month · Strategy + Execution · Patient acquisition, optimized

I become part of your team. Build the content ecosystem. Create treatment-specific landing pages. Develop patient story frameworks. Ongoing optimization tied to consultation bookings and patient acquisition cost.

$4,000 - $8,000/mo

  • Full-journey content strategy
  • Educational content creation
  • Treatment-specific landing pages
  • Patient story collection system
  • Google Ads + SEO management
  • Monthly reporting on patient acquisition
  • Minimum 3 months
03

Campaign Rescue

Something's off · I diagnose and fix it · Fast turnaround

Your Google Ads are spending without converting. Your website redesign lost your rankings. Your content strategy isn't reaching patients. I diagnose the issue, rebuild what's not working, and get patient acquisition back on track.

$10,000 - $25,000

  • Rapid problem diagnosis
  • Campaign rebuild and optimization
  • Emergency content and landing page builds
  • Fast turnaround (2-4 weeks)
  • Post-rescue training for your team
  • Transition plan for long-term stability
// 06 WHO THIS IS FOR

This is built for IVF clinics that

Established IVF Clinics

  • Strong clinical outcomes but marketing doesn't reflect it
  • Competing against larger networks with bigger ad budgets
  • Need to communicate expertise and success rates effectively
  • Ready to invest in long-term patient acquisition systems

Growing Fertility Centers

  • Expanding services or locations and need marketing to match
  • Building physician brands alongside the clinic brand
  • Want to capture patients earlier in their research journey
  • Need multi-channel presence across search, social, and content

Boutique Fertility Practices

  • Personalized care model that needs marketing to match
  • Competing on experience and outcomes, not volume
  • Patient testimonials are strong but underutilized
  • Need to attract patients who value quality and attention

Multi-Specialty Reproductive Health

  • IVF plus egg freezing, genetic testing, and other services
  • Each service line needs its own marketing approach
  • Cross-referral opportunities between services
  • Complex patient journeys across multiple treatments
// 07 QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you market IVF services sensitively?

IVF marketing requires a fundamentally different approach than other healthcare marketing. No aggressive CTAs. No fear-based messaging. Instead, I build educational content ecosystems that answer the questions patients are already asking, present success rates with full context and transparency, and create conversion paths that feel supportive rather than transactional. The tone is empathetic expertise — we understand, and we can help.

What kind of content strategy works for fertility clinics?

A layered approach mapped to the research timeline. Early stage: educational guides about fertility options, IVF process overviews, cost transparency. Mid stage: physician profiles, clinic differentiators, patient stories, success rate context. Late stage: consultation preparation guides, treatment timelines, financing options. Each piece is designed to move patients from awareness to trust to action over weeks and months.

Should we use Google Ads for IVF marketing?

Yes, but strategically. High-intent keywords like "IVF clinic near me" are expensive and competitive. I balance these with educational content that captures early-stage researchers through SEO, then use retargeting to stay present throughout their journey. Google Ads works best when patients land on treatment-specific pages that answer their questions, not a generic homepage.

How do you measure success in IVF marketing?

Consultations booked and cost per patient acquired — not clicks or impressions. I track the full journey from first website visit to booked consultation, including time-to-conversion (which is often months in IVF). This longer attribution window is essential because a patient who first visited your site 8 months ago and books today was influenced by everything they saw in between.

How do you handle negative reviews for fertility clinics?

Negative reviews in fertility are uniquely challenging because they often come from patients experiencing one of the most difficult moments of their lives. I build a proactive review strategy — systematically collecting positive reviews from satisfied patients, creating response templates that are compassionate and professional, and building enough review volume that individual negative experiences don't define your online presence.

Ready to reach IVF patients at every stage of their journey?

30 minutes. No pitch. I'll review your current patient acquisition strategy and show you where in the research journey you're losing potential patients.

Book a Discovery Call

30 minutes · We'll know in the first 15 if I can help.