Ten signs of a healthy online presence (and symptoms that may indicate it is under the weather).

There is no denying that the Internet has become the marketplace of choice for a vast number of consumers, a number which continues to grow year after year. It is particularly true for the medical community as prospective patients often conduct extensive online research before they even consider picking up a phone to make an appointment. With so much information available online, it's only natural that the Internet is the first stop for so many, and only logical that medical professionals would begin to reach out to searchers online with Web sites, social media, and other online initiatives. How is your practice doing online? The answers to these 10 questions can indicate if your online presence is healthy or in need of an intervention.