What exactly is a chatbot? A chatbot is exactly what it sounds like: A robot that manages your conversations. The bot simulates a human-like interaction to give shoppers the information they are looking for. Bots are trained and then speak on your behalf, answering the most frequently asked questions while continuously learning your audience’s needs and … [Read more...] about Chatbot – Friend or Foe
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“Adapt or Die” Why Dealerships Need to Experiment with their Internet Sales Lead Processes
You may have heard of the motivational sales phrase, "always be closing." But, when it comes to handling internet sales leads, dealerships really need to be thinking "always be experimenting": Define a process, test it, improve it. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Joseph Davis about this topic. Joseph is the E-commerce Director for the Ewing Automotive Group in … [Read more...] about “Adapt or Die” Why Dealerships Need to Experiment with their Internet Sales Lead Processes
In a Time of Crisis Turn to Each Other
Come Together, Right Now In a once in a lifetime experience, where we're all looking for guidance, answers, and direction, now is the time to come together as an industry. I've been thinking—what can we leverage, how can we help, and what best practices can our platform provide? And not just gut feelings, or encouraging words—although those don't hurt–but real, … [Read more...] about In a Time of Crisis Turn to Each Other
Carvana Has Nothing on You
According to a recent Cox Automotive study, 83% of consumers want to start their car buying journey online. Given the growth of digital shopping experiences in categories outside of automotive, this desire shouldn’t surprise anyone. Over the last decade, we’ve seen other industries develop strong digital retailing options that supplement or even supplant the in-store … [Read more...] about Carvana Has Nothing on You
Three Digital Ways to Convert After-Hours Leads Into Sales
Your dealership hours might be 9-to-5, but your customers’ lives are 24/7. Car shopping happens everywhere—in line at the grocery store, sitting at the kitchen counter after the kids have gone to bed, or on the phone over lunch. According to the 2019 CarGurus Buyer Insight Report, 73% of car shoppers research and compare exhaustively to find the right vehicle for them. And … [Read more...] about Three Digital Ways to Convert After-Hours Leads Into Sales