All Blog Posts Tagged 'conversion' (91)

Traffic Attribution vs Sales Attribution: What’s the Holy Grail of Marketing Measurement?

Part 2: Sales Attribution 

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Added by Steve White on September 11, 2017 at 10:02am — No Comments

Interaction is Key: 5 Inventory Web Display Best Practices

(Part 2 of a 4-piece blog series on vehicle merchandising) 

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Added by Devin Daly on August 10, 2017 at 9:44am — No Comments

Clarivoy & Cars.com Study Reveals Limitations of Last-Click Attribution for Auto Dealers

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Added by Steve White on July 11, 2017 at 10:00am — No Comments

Why is Battery Ventilation Important for Your RV?

Want to buy an RV? You’ll find some decent bus conversion for sale options in the market at an affordable price. But, wait! Before you seal the deal, ask the seller if the battery has suitable ventilation. Or, better yet, why don’t you check yourself? If it’s an old model, chances are the seller will try and convince you that ventilation isn’t a big deal. The truth is,…

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Added by Irene Simpson on March 27, 2017 at 5:43am — No Comments

Seven Important Video Marketing Statistics

While statistics may seem boring, they are certainly key when choosing a marketing strategy. They can highlight where you should direct your efforts in order to be the most effective and maximize ROI.



There are a ton of statistics floating out there and thousands of articles which – if you don’t believe me – should be sufficient to convince you that video…

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Added by Timmy D. James on March 16, 2017 at 8:40am — 2 Comments

BOTS EXPOSED: Defining & Uncovering Your Wasted Ad Spend

Over the last several months, it’s been refreshing to see more and more automotive leaders shifting their focus from quantity to quality when it comes to their website traffic and overall marketing. Rather than holding value in the number of site visits, the value has shifted to the…

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Added by David Metter on February 15, 2017 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

ARE YOU IN THE DARK? The Dark Truth About Bot Traffic

Sometime in the 1890’s, marketing pioneer John Wanamaker coined the famous phrase, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” Personally, I have always hated this phrase. My old boss and mentor would say it to me all of the time. However, advertisers have lived within the confines of this mindset ever since.…

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Added by David Metter on February 6, 2017 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Convert Bus into a Rolling Home: Here is What You Should Know

Want to say goodbye to all those travel related hassles that stop you from going on a vacation on whims? How about owning a safari vehicle, with windows in all directions? Your obvious choice, of course, would be to move into a luxury motor home. Now, if you happen to be one of those people who find traditional RVs less-than-fabulous due to their limited style options, you…

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Added by Irene Simpson on December 19, 2016 at 2:35am — No Comments

The Lead is the Shizznizzle!

Lately there have been some pretty hip writers talking down the old, dusty website lead as if dealers should forego this antique in favor of the more Avant-garde “engagement” or the equally vaporous “VDP views.” Their argument – when they bother to attempt one – basically boils down to “consumers don’t submit leads; they engage.”

Okay. Great. But, um,…

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Added by Steve Stauning on November 18, 2016 at 5:31pm — No Comments

Looking to Buy or Sell a Business?

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business, this episode is for you! Whether you’re selling a product or a service, your website is one of the most critical things that affects the success of your company. 

On this week’s Think Tank Tuesday, Paul gives you very important facts that you should take into consideration when buying or selling a business. Your website is only one of them! Watch this episode for more information.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on November 8, 2016 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Start Texting Your Customers!

Have you heard of message extensions? With Google's new technology, you can send and receive texts from customers right through search ads. The phone’s SMS application launches automatically, and you are able to communicate one-on-one with the customer at hand. 

From answering questions to helping them schedule appointments, you’re building a relationship with your customers through these new ad formats.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on November 4, 2016 at 5:03pm — 1 Comment

Feeling Under the Weather?

Do you have one of these 5 marketing viruses?

It’s so easy to get caught up in new technology and focus on what your competition is doing. From shiny object syndrome to your addition to cutting-edge technology, you (or someone you know) probably has one of these. 

Bring it back to the basics in this week’s Think Tank Tuesday.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on November 1, 2016 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Your Q4 Reality Check: 5 Reasons Online Buying Is NOT Everyone’s Reality

People buy everything online these days. Or do they? In reality, there are some items people simply prefer to touch, see, feel, taste, smell, or drive before they consider signing on the dotted line or forking over their credit card. Several automotive leaders have…

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Added by David Metter on October 24, 2016 at 2:22pm — No Comments

It's About Damn Time!

Finally. Google has recently wrapped up two new updates. Cross-device remarketing is definitely something that has been needed for businesses. It will now allow you to advertise your products across multiple devices.

You might be thinking, “couldn’t we do that on other platforms before?”, and the answer is yes. But now there’s one extra step that is letting businesses tie more consumer information together across devices. …

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Added by Paul Potratz on October 7, 2016 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Low Hanging Fruit Is Now Available for Plucking

The automotive industry pretty much resets at the beginning for each month. I’m sure you’ve all heard the term, “hero to zero.” Well, that’s rather how it is – you are judged on your sales for the previous month.

 

So, what do managers do when they get nervous in the middle of the month – perhaps sales volumes aren’t on track, or inventory is making them…

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Added by Joe Orr on September 14, 2016 at 8:55am — No Comments

Does Email Marketing Still Work?

Whether you like it or not, email marketing will always come in handy as long as you’re checking your email. 

This week on Think Tank Tuesday, Paul will give you 3 tips that will help you improve your email marketing exponentially.  By taking these marketing tips and putting them into action, your open rates and click through rates may increase! Watch people engage more with your business and brand by utilizing this week’s Think Tank Tuesday in…

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Added by Paul Potratz on August 30, 2016 at 9:05am — No Comments

Benefiting from Pay-per-Click

Have you seen these 2 features that Google has slowly been rolling out? Both relevant to your business, these features will increase your click-through rate, your mobile site traffic, and your conversion rates. Watch Samantha in this week’s #HardFacts to uncover what these features are and how it can help your business.

Price ad extensions are the most useful to every business because it has everything to do with offering a product or service…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 29, 2016 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Are You Missing the Big Picture?

We live in a world where we're tricked into thinking we know the bigger picture.  In reality, we don't!

Nan Mossey takes over for Paul in this week's Think Tank Tuesday to debunk a few common misconceptions about the marketing and advertising world.  From getting more PDP views to customer reviews, Nan will teach you how all of these busted myths can affect your business.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 26, 2016 at 10:31am — No Comments

Are You Being Responsible?

Let's get serious.



Stop being so irresponsible with your business! Sure, you can look up to experts for strategies, ideas, and marketing tools, but don't let them take the wheel. It's ultimately up to you to start the conversation with your customers from the content on your website to the content posted on social media.



Don't let your marketing strategy become all about selling your product. Make sure you're providing a solution to the…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 22, 2016 at 10:28am — No Comments

Dare to Try Pokemon Go

Sick of hearing about Pokemon Go?

You might be, or you might just be itching to get back to your own game while watching this week's Think Tank Tuesday. Kristin and Ali take over for Paul and explain why Pokemon Go may actually be a good tactic to try out for your business.

But why?

It could help you get more leads, but the most important part is that it will connect you…

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Added by Paul Potratz on July 19, 2016 at 2:17pm — No Comments

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