The basic building blocks of a website, and their costs, from Entrepreneur. Thanks to developments in technology, the vast majority of us don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on a website. There are solutions even a tech neophyte can use to bui

Top brands now testing Pinterest promoted pins, according to Search Engine Watch. We first learned about Pinterest’s plans for promoted pins in September 2013. A month later, Pinterest announced it would be testing the advertising format with an un

How you can generate more qualified leads with Google AdWords and call tracking, from Marketing Profs. You’ve likely been there: You spend hours combing through keywords, tailoring the right headline and ad text, and customizing landing pages;

There is no denying consumers are using online resources to educate themselves before ever setting foot on the dealership lot. In fact, nine out of ten consumers begin the process of purchasing a car through internet research, with 47% of these queri

When you receive a list from a manufacturer informing you of customers who are driving an older vehicle or reaching the end of their lease and listing which customers are driving what models, what do you do with that goldmine of data? If you have an

During the past few years, “cloud computing” has become the favorite concept for web-based technology. A cloud DMS or CRM can be used in any area of the dealership where greater flexibility is required including the showroom, service drive, and p

Learning how to properly respond to customer objections is an important part of any well structured sales process. In order to understand why customers object, you need to be clear and honest about your methods of selling. Then, you will know how cus

Hint — Stop Looking to Your Website! Even with all the bright lights and pony rides focusing on digital marketing, more dealers and managers are realizing the value of building their customer base instead of just riding the up and down marketin

Body shop marketing & the anatomy of a good blog, from Stratosphere Studio. When you’ve been writing blogs for your collision repair shop for a few years, it becomes second nature to craft content that your online readers will value. You begin