Articles for Internet Experts

Internet Sales Process - Part One: Commit to Methodical Follow-Up

Thursday, July 17, 2008
Sean Bradley - We find that a lot of dealers have sporadic follow-up protocols. For example, they will follow up with a prospect via phone and the Internet for one to two weeks straight, wait three days, then resume for another week of follow-up...

Old-Fashioned Values in the New Age: Hi Desert Kia Experiences Online Success

Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Daymond Decker - How does a car dealership that has only been in business for six years become the No. 1 Kia dealership in California? It holds honesty and faith to a high degree and institutes excellent customer service...

Used Vehicle Sales Can Provide Stability During a Choppy Economy

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Rob Chesney - An increasing number of dealers are discovering that online used vehicle sales are a direct and efficient way to increase revenue ...

Internet Statistics Verify Capabilities Of Online Video

Friday, June 20, 2008
Sean Bradley - The first step is taking time to think of a totally new concept that will capture people’s attention. Humor is a great way to accomplish that. You need to know that one of the most powerful aspects of online video is the viral aspect...

Search Marketing Manifesto

Monday, June 16, 2008
Jason Ezell - Because paid search ads show up only when someone has searched for a keyword relevant to your product, you only advertise to interested consumers ...

SEO 2.0: Optimizing with Blogs, Social Media and Social Networks

Friday, June 13, 2008
Jim Rucker - Establishing a stronger presence through Web 2.0 can drive traffic to a Web site and greatly improve a dealer’s search rankings on Google, Yahoo and the other search engines...

Court Your Consumers: A Lesson on Love

Friday, June 06, 2008
Jason Ezell - Your customers are interested in your dealership only because of their own needs. The only reason they want information about you is to make sure you will treat them right. Your goal should be to make them feel comfortable and cared for...

The Three Percent Difference: Frank Kent Motors Uses eCRM to Increase Closing Ratios

Monday, June 02, 2008
Daymond Decker - Their next line of attack is to tie together technology and one-on-one communication. “Whenever Frank Kent has a special,” said Groters, “we notify our customers immediately.”

Used Cars Can Boost Overall Sales in 2008

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Rob Chesney - The key to expanding used-vehicle sales is to market that inventory online. In fact, the J.D. Power study reports that last year was the first year that Internet use surpassed all other shopping methods in locating the used vehicle that a buyer...

Remember The Importance Of A Personal Connection

Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Jason Ezell - In business, the most successful product is one that is not easily copied. The commodity that consumers consider the most valuable, and hardest to come by, is good customer service...

Staying Abreast Of Internet Evolutions: SEO versus VSEO

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sean Bradley - Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) takes at least four to six months to provide any true results or value. This is because each search engine is different and has different algorithms, which are rules or criteria of ranking...

Driving The Web 2.0 Era: Consumers Are In The Driver's Seat Long Before The Sale

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Rob Chesney - Retailers are responding by incorporating new elements into their Web sites. In fact, Gartner Research reports that 47 percent of respondents in a 2007 survey say they will integrate Web 2.0 features into their Web sites...

Ask The Wrong Questions, Get The Wrong Answers

Monday, April 21, 2008
Dean Evans - The problem is getting what you ask for isn’t always a good thing. If you’re asking for the wrong Web site, that’s precisely what you’re likely to wind up with. Dealers manage to do this in two main ways...

Internet Money Terms: Finding Search Engine Keywords That Convert

Thursday, April 03, 2008
Jim Rucker - Search terms that are very specific fall into the category of high relevance, but low search volume. If someone types in “2004 Chevrolet Cobalt Baltimore,” they are probably great candidates to buy your vehicles that match ...

The Skyland eCRM Experience: No Strategy Is Complete Without The Right Tools and Marketing

Friday, March 21, 2008
Daymond Decker - In keeping with their high standard of customer service excellence and meet the growing needs and demands of their customers, Parker and Seidenspinner made the decision to invest in the future of the dealership online...

Automotive Consumers Look Online for Efficient, Rich Shopping Experience

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Rob Chesney - Consumers in the market for a used vehicle increasingly turn to the Internet first for research and price-comparison shopping. Automotive consumers are now demanding convenience and efficiency when it comes to their online shopping... experience.

Innovative Inventory: Make It Clear and Creative

Monday, March 17, 2008
Jason Ezell - Research from both J.D. Power and Associates and Jupiter Research reveals that customers are not particularly concerned with the absolute lowest price...

Parts and Accessory Sales Online: Know What and When To Sell Through Research

Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Rob Chesney - eBay Marketplace Research is an online tool that provides subscribers with transparency into the marketplace in order to gauge the sales performance of specific products and categories...

Building Trust with Your Web Site: The Trait Buyers Are Looking For In Your Dealership

Monday, February 25, 2008
Jason Ezell - You likely have an "About Us" section of your Web site. Use it to include information about your dealership...

Web Site Upgrade Engages Shoppers: Schumacher Auto Group Sees Results

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Daymond Decker - At Schumacher, the main strategy for bringing customers to their Web site used to be traditional advertising, especially print, but now they are doing less traditional advertising and bringing more people directly to the site through...

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