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Upgrading Your Operating System – The Key to producing results that are sustainable.

"When you know better, you do better" – Maya Angelo-via Oprah Winfrey

When most people hear the word operating system, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a computer, and in this case, that is exactly what I want you to visualize. I would like you, for moment, to imagine your brain as an operating system and all your current skills and abilities are the software that is being controlled by it. To further this point, think about it this way, a child coming into the…

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Added by Kurtis Smith on March 4, 2012 at 5:30am — No Comments

The Key to CRM Success - How to get the most out of your CRM investment.

One of the most underutilized software applications within a dealership is its CRM software. This application has also been the source of much disappointment in regards to its ability to show a quantifiable return on investment. The reason that this is the case is that in most instances it is improperly sold and implemented as an application only and not as a process. The second reason that CRM gets a bad rap is that the users of the application are usually trained from the perspective of…

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Added by Kurtis Smith on October 12, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Conversion Rate Optimization for Your Dealership Website

Dealership website traffic is very important and there are many articles and blog posts about driving more people to your site whether it is SEO, SEM, Social Media or any other online marketing techniques, but today I want to talk about something else that is just as important. In fact I think it is more important. Focusing on your dealership conversion and how to optimize it is the real half of the equation that you need to… Continue

Added by Todd Smith on May 21, 2010 at 11:15am — No Comments

Automotive Internet Marketing And The Rule Of Three

ActivEngage Internet Sales Leads Using the rule of three for your marketing is a powerful way to increase sales. With a little research you will see that this rule of marketing has surrounded you for your entire life. Think back to your childhood and storytelling and you will see the rule of three in action. Remember the stories when you were a child: the three little pigs, Goldilocks and the three bears, three blind mice, the… Continue

Added by Todd Smith on May 4, 2010 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Dealer Chat Persuasion: Capture More Internet Sales

activengage dealer chat bubble In today’s tough automotive environment every website shopper is an opportunity to turn a browser into a buyer. Your website alone won’t do it. You need a way to put yourself between your website and your shoppers. It is sales 101 to put a product professional in place to explain your vehicles and the services you offer. You do it in your showroom now so you… Continue

Added by Todd Smith on April 27, 2010 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Boost Dealership Internet Sales This Month With These 7 Tips

dealership internet sales activengage This week I was thinking about what I would do if times were tough and I was still on the retail side of the business? What changes would I make in my Internet sales department? So, I decided to put together a list of seven easy to do things at your dealership that will absolutely have an impact on your Internet sales and productivity. This list is compiled to get you thinking… Continue

Added by Todd Smith on April 13, 2010 at 10:57am — No Comments

Dealership chat solutions. What to consider and what to ask.

dealer chat solution ActivEngage Dealer chat is moving from the early adopter stage into the mainstream as more and more dealerships look for ways to increase internet sales and reduce costs to acquire new dealership customers. The dealership's website has the highest potential for increased results and should be the focus of your dealership if you are looking to boost your online internet sales. Here are five areas of concern and some good questions you might… Continue

Added by Todd Smith on April 6, 2010 at 9:53am — No Comments

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