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
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Why Automating Your Google Ads is the Future of Your Dealership
It's no secret that there is a revolution happening in the automotive industry that, in many ways, has already impacted other industries: Applying automation to every aspect of your business, and more specifically, your digital advertising. You're either buried behind your desk creating specials, or investing thousands of dollars with your agency to do this, and you may or … [Read more...] about Why Automating Your Google Ads is the Future of Your Dealership
Should Your SEO Be Outsourced?
Automotive SEO is complex, period!! Yet, most dealers will make the mistake of trying to perform SEO themselves rather than hiring a professional for the job, or even worse… just let their “Dealer Website Provider” handle it. In some cases, the do-it-yourself approach towards digital marketing and SEO may work, but even a simple mistake could result in your site being … [Read more...] about Should Your SEO Be Outsourced?
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?
Google My Business: Expert SEO Tips for Auto Dealers
Today your dealership needs every advantage and a strong locally-focused SEO strategy is more important than ever. One key way to drive organic search results to your dealership is through a properly optimized Google My Business (GMB) listing. In case you’re not familiar (or it’s been a while), Google My Business is a free easy-to-use tool to help businesses manage their … [Read more...] about Google My Business: Expert SEO Tips for Auto Dealers