I’ve heard third-party listing sites described as a necessary evil in automotive. They provide valuable information to consumers and valuable leads to dealerships but many argue that these connections should happen without the third-party and their additional cost to dealers. Everyone is right here: some organic customer/dealer connections do happen, but I believe the … [Read more...] about The Real Value of Third Parties in Automotive
Modernize Your Website: Treat New Cars Like The Commodity Product They Are
New cars have all the signature marks of a commodity product: a 2020 black Corolla LE is the same regardless of the dealership you buy it from. While your experience at each dealership and the subsequent service may be different, the actual product is always the same. On the other hand, a 2016 pre-owned black Corolla LE is unique, as the mileage, condition, and history of that … [Read more...] about Modernize Your Website: Treat New Cars Like The Commodity Product They Are
Diminishing Returns: How Many CTAs Should You Have?
Several of the DealerScience tools integrate directly into dealership websites. This means that throughout the process of discussing our products with a dealer, installing and onboarding that store, and then ongoing account management, we see a lot of different website setups and digital retail integrations. As a fresh set of eyes on a dealership’s website, we can often offer … [Read more...] about Diminishing Returns: How Many CTAs Should You Have?
Stand Out From the Competition: Let’s Find Your Differentiator
Welcome to Boston. There are five Dunkin’ Donuts within a quarter of a mile from my office. I’ve selected my Dunkin’ of choice based on strict criteria of pricing, the quality of the coffee, online reviews, and the availability to order online so I can simply walk in and have my coffee ready and waiting. I’ve tried new locations from time to time when online ordering is down or … [Read more...] about Stand Out From the Competition: Let’s Find Your Differentiator
Step Back: How Experience in Automotive Hinders Our Ability to Create an Ideal Consumer Website
Do you know the difference between the Frigidaire Professional dishwasher and the Gallery dishwasher? Nope. How about Lenovo T and X series laptops? I certainly don’t. Otterbox Defender and Symmetry phone cases? I couldn’t tell you either. If you’re reading Dealer Magazine, you’ve likely earned your place in automotive through long hours, lot walks, and short BDC response … [Read more...] about Step Back: How Experience in Automotive Hinders Our Ability to Create an Ideal Consumer Website