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?
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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
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