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Drive Sales Beyond the Summer With a Solid SEO Strategy

The busy summer sales season is in full swing, and automotive sales are expected to continue their strong momentum following a solid first half of the year. To keep this sales momentum going through the dog days of summer, many dealers are looking to
Jul 7, 2015
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Your Marketing Message: Let Customers Know Your Name Is Not “$199 a Month”

It’s happened to everyone. I can guarantee it’s happened to you within the last 24 hours. What happened? You were exposed to some type of advertisement—and when it was over, the message of who ran the ad was gone. Maybe you remember the offer.
Jul 7, 2015
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Content Marketing

What is content marketing? Basically, content marketing is a strategic way to deal with publishing valuable and consistent content or information to acquire and retain a wide audience and possibly get positive customer feedback. This can be done in m
Jul 7, 2015
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In the Middle, it’s the Messaging that Makes Digital Success

In the world of digital advertising, there are three primary components: targeting, messaging, and landing pages. So much emphasis is put on targeting such as PPC keywords or display ad placement. After that, the focus is often placed on the landing
Jul 7, 2015
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Confirming Appointments Reduces No-Show Rates

Friendly reminders are not just cordial contacts, they’re also good for business. That’s why it’s important to contact dealership service customers to confirm appointments. Doing so enhances the chance of them showing up, according to a study b
Jul 7, 2015
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IDDS Group Creates Awareness Around Regulatory Practices for Car Dealers

IDDS Group, an automotive consulting company with over 50 years combined experience providing car dealerships with in-depth business support, today announced that it has expanded its services to assist dealerships with requiring certification for all
Jul 7, 2015
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Preempt Lease-End Competition for Your CPO Inventory

The combination of consumer demand, increasing off-lease supply, and record-setting lease penetration is creating what could be sustainable momentum for the certified pre-owned (CPO) market. To provide context, consider the following market dynamics:
Jul 7, 2015
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Preparing to Grow your Internet Department

It’s not the wand that makes the magic happen, but the magician who wields it. All of the tools, solutions, and leads in the world may be necessary to stay competitive, but it is the people you employ that make you profitable. If a dealership is on
Jul 6, 2015
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Humanize Your Online Presence

The use of social media is becoming mandatory for dealerships. Prospective clients are looking for local dealers’ Facebook pages; they’re searching YouTube for product comparisons and even asking friends across social platforms for recommendation
Jul 6, 2015