SEO Performance Report  ·  Data powered by SEMrush

1st Choice Dental

North Hollywood, CA  ·  1st-choicedental.com

Report PeriodSeptember 2025 – April 2026
Prepared ByDentistNerds SEO Team
Report DateApril 30, 2026
📊   All traffic & keyword data sourced from SEMrush

Current Site Health Overview

Snapshot as of April 2026  ·  United States database

16
Authority Score
(out of 100)
536
Ranking Keywords
264
Monthly Visitors
250
Referring Domains
1,119
Total Backlinks
Performance Snapshot
8-Month Progress at a Glance

Comparing September 2025 vs. April 2026

🔑
536
Ranking Keywords (Now)
↑ +110% from Sep '25 (255)
👥
264
Est. Monthly Visitors
→ Stable · Peak 334 in Mar '26
⭐
16
Authority Score
↓ Below average for local dental
🔗
250
Referring Domains
↑ Healthy backlink profile
✍️
0
Blog Posts Published
↓ Major missed opportunity
Key Insight: Your keyword count nearly doubled in 8 months — a strong foundation. However, monthly traffic has plateaued around 264–334 visitors because the site relies only on location-based keywords. Adding a monthly blog would unlock hundreds of new keyword opportunities and meaningfully grow traffic over the next 6–12 months.
Traffic & Keyword Trends
8-Month Growth Story

Monthly organic traffic and keyword count — September 2025 through April 2026

Monthly Organic Visitors
Estimated unique visitors from Google search
334 300 265 230 210 321 334 ↑ 210 Sep '25 Oct Nov Dec Jan '26 Feb Mar Apr
Ranking Keywords Growth
Total keywords ranking in Google's top 100
536 400 265 130 255 244 240 248 368 380 522 536 ✓ Sep '25 Oct Nov Dec Jan '26 Feb Mar Apr
Traffic Value — Estimated Monthly Dollar Value of Organic Clicks
What you would have paid in Google Ads to get the same clicks — shows SEO's real dollar value each month
$1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $793 $652 $873 $1,194 ↑ $746 Sep '25 Oct '25 Nov '25 Dec '25 Jan '26 Feb '26 Mar '26 Apr '26
Organic Rankings
Top Ranking Keywords

Keywords driving the most traffic — your strongest Google positions right now

Keyword Position Monthly Searches CPC Value Page Ranking
1st choice dental north hollywood ca
Homepage
 #1
170
 $1.60Home
dentist in north hollywood
Homepage
 2
170
 $8.21Home
emergency dentist north hollywood
Emergency Page
 2
70
 $0.00Emergency
periodontist north hollywood
Periodontal Care Page
 2
70
 $0.00Perio
dentist in north hollywood ca
Homepage
 3
260
 $8.21Home
north hollywood cosmetic dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry Page
 3
50
 $0.00Cosmetic
1st choice dental
Homepage
 4
1,300
 $2.46Home
best dentist los angeles
Homepage
 9
260
 $5.66Home
first choice dental OPPORTUNITY
Homepage — just off Page 1
 17
5,400
 $2.21Home
Opportunity: "first choice dental" gets 5,400 searches/month and you're sitting at position 17 — just off page 1. A few optimized blog posts and on-page tweaks could push this into the top 10 and significantly increase walk-in traffic.
Competitive Landscape
How You Stack Up Against Local Competitors

Top organic competitors in the North Hollywood dental market — SEMrush data

Monthly Traffic Comparison
Estimated organic visitors per month
1st Choice YOU
264
264
nohomoderndentistry
532
532
nohodentalgroup
507
507
a-dentalcenter
422
422
socaldentalcare
307
307
nohonuevodental
283
283
Keyword Count Comparison
Total keywords ranking in Google top 100
1st Choice YOU
536
536
a-dentalcenter
1,137
1,137
socaldentalcare
488
488
nohonuevodental
438
438
nohomoderndentistry
226
226
nohodentalgroup
162
162
Domain Relevance Shared Keywords Their Keywords Monthly Traffic
1st-choicedental.com YOU —— 536 264
nohomoderndentistry.com
High
 17226532
nohodentalgroup.com
Med
 11162507
socaldentalcare.com
High
 21488307
a-dentalcenter.com
Low
 191,137422
nohonuevodental.com
Med
 19438283
Gap Analysis: nohomoderndentistry.com gets 2x your traffic despite having fewer keywords — their content strategy pulls higher-volume searches. a-dentalcenter.com has over 1,100 keywords, likely from a robust blog and expanded service pages. Both point to the same solution: more content.
Link Authority
Backlink Profile

External websites linking to 1st-choicedental.com

1,119
Total Backlinks
250
Referring Domains
16
Authority Score
327
DoFollow Links
757
NoFollow Links
Link Type Breakdown
DoFollow vs. NoFollow ratio
30% DoFollow
DoFollow (327)
NoFollow (757)
What This Means
✅
250 referring domains is solid for a local dental practice — directories, Google Business Profile links, and community citations are working.
⚠️
Authority Score of 16 is below average for this market. Increasing to 25+ through quality local press and dental directories would lift all rankings.
📝
Blog content attracts backlinks naturally — educational articles get shared and linked, which directly grows your Authority Score over time.
✍️

Recommendation: Start a Monthly Blog

Your #1 growth lever right now. One blog post per month, targeting the right keywords, could double your organic traffic within 12 months — at a fraction of the cost of paid ads.

+200–400
Estimated new monthly visitors after 12 months of blogging
12 posts
Just one article per month — manageable and effective
$0 extra
No ad spend — organic traffic is free once you rank
3–6 mo
Typical time to see Google rankings for new content
Suggested Blog Topics (First 12 Months)
1
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Los Angeles?
1,300+/mo searches · High buyer intent
2
Invisalign vs Braces: Which Is Right for You?
2,400+/mo searches · Educational, shareable
3
Signs You Need a Root Canal (And What To Expect)
1,900+/mo searches · Reduces patient anxiety
4
Best Teeth Whitening Options in North Hollywood
Local keyword · Direct bookings from Google
5
Veneers vs Bonding: What's the Difference?
Targets high-intent cosmetic patients
6
What to Do in a Dental Emergency in North Hollywood
Strengthens your #2 emergency dentist ranking
7
How to Choose a Family Dentist in the San Fernando Valley
Broader local targeting · Trust-building
8
Does Dental Insurance Cover Implants? A Patient Guide
Answers top patient questions · Reduces phone barriers
9
Periodontal Disease: Early Warning Signs & Treatment
Strengthens your perio ranking · Educational authority
10
Wisdom Teeth Removal: What North Hollywood Patients Should Know
Supports your existing wisdom teeth page
11
5 Cosmetic Procedures That Can Transform Your Smile
High engagement · Showcase before/after cases
12
Why Regular Cleanings Are the Best Investment in Your Health
Preventive care · Promotes re-booking
Recommendations
Prioritized Action Plan

What to do next — ordered by impact and effort

🔴 High Priority

Launch a Monthly Blog

The single highest-ROI action available. Publishing 1 article/month targeting dental questions and local keywords will grow traffic significantly within 6–12 months.

  • Start with "dental implant cost in Los Angeles"
  • 500–800 words, include your location naturally
  • Add 1–2 internal links per article to service pages
  • Publish consistently — monthly beats sporadic
🔴 High Priority

Push "first choice dental" into Top 10

This keyword gets 5,400 searches/month and you're at position 17 — tantalizingly close to page 1. A targeted on-page push could deliver a major traffic spike.

  • Add phrase naturally to homepage H1 and meta title
  • Get 2–3 local citations mentioning the exact phrase
  • Build homepage content to 600+ words
🟡 Medium Priority

Improve Authority Score (16 → 25+)

Your authority score of 16 is holding back rankings in competitive searches. Building quality links will lift all rankings.

  • Submit to Zocdoc, Healthgrades, 1-800-Dentist
  • Request mention in a local North Hollywood blog
  • Blog content earns links naturally over time
🟡 Medium Priority

Expand Service Pages with Content

Existing service pages are ranking but thin on content. Fleshing them out to 600+ words with FAQs will improve both rankings and conversions.

  • Add patient FAQ sections to each service page
  • Include local city names naturally
  • Add before/after images with descriptive alt text
🔵 Lower Priority

Target Broader LA Keywords

You're ranking #9 for "best dentist los angeles" — a high-volume term. With stronger content and authority, this becomes a significant traffic driver.

  • Maintain homepage optimization
  • Build reviews on Google & Yelp
  • Blog content will boost this naturally
🔵 Lower Priority

Multilingual Content Opportunity

Your practice serves patients in Spanish and Farsi. Spanish-language blog posts could unlock an untapped keyword market in the LA area.

  • Translate top-performing English pages into Spanish
  • Add hreflang tags for proper Google indexing
  • Target "dentista en north hollywood"
SEO Report — 1st Choice Dental
Prepared by DentistNerds · renato@dentistnerds.com · April 30, 2026
Data sourced from SEMrush
Next recommended review: July 2026