As lockdowns around the country ease and the economy begins its slow reopening, dealers everywhere are looking forward to a return to normalcy – or as close to normal as we can get. While it's true that some restrictions will likely be in place for a while (social distancing, face coverings, contactless purchases, and service, etc.), it's also true that as the economy gets … [Read more...] about Did You Learn the Right Lessons From COVID19?
What Does Google’s Elimination of Third-Party Cookies Mean for Your Advertising?
With the company’s announcement in January that it plans to eliminate the third-party cookie from its browser by 2022, Google has now joined the ranks of Mozilla and Apple in charting a new course for consumer security and privacy standards moving into the future. Now, depending on who you ask, this is either catastrophic news or a big “meh.” As a refresher, remember that … [Read more...] about What Does Google’s Elimination of Third-Party Cookies Mean for Your Advertising?
Making the Most of Web Traffic During COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 situation, we’re seeing a downturn in key metrics across the automotive retailing industry. Leads generated, vehicles sold, and everything in between is suffering as customers and dealers alike adhere to social distancing guidelines and best practices for disease prevention. One area that has proven resilient, however, is website traffic. The “quarantine … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Web Traffic During COVID-19
Want New Revenue Opportunities for Your Dealership? They’re in the Data
I can’t stress enough the importance of a clean, up-to-date marketing database. Data inaccuracy harms your efficiency and effectiveness and makes you look like an amateur– no trait any potential customer is looking for. This problem isn’t unique to dealerships, but as other industries adapt and change with consumer expectations, automotive retailers are falling … [Read more...] about Want New Revenue Opportunities for Your Dealership? They’re in the Data
Essential Things to Know About Handling Customer Reviews
It's no secret that online reviews hold more clout with potential customers than ever before. Digital word of mouth is having an outsized impact on your dealership, whether you like it or not. But, it is absolutely possible to use online reviews to your advantage. Dealing with customer reviews of your dealership boils down to two essentials: engaging with those customers in … [Read more...] about Essential Things to Know About Handling Customer Reviews