One of the most promising attributes of the internet has always been to help dealers become part of the conversation regardless of their size. Everyone from small town dealers with limited inventory to huge dealer groups spread out across the country could make an impact by becoming an option for a consumer base that was doing less driving[…]
The Goals have Changed for Car Dealers
By JDRucker Dealer Authority, General, Philosophy, Uncategorized, VDP Marketing May 27, 2016
Strategy Evolution: Why We’re Shifting (and so should every dealer in the country)
By JDRucker Automotive Advertising, Automotive Consultation, Automotive Content, Automotive PPC, Automotive SEO, Automotive Social Media, Dealer Analytics, Dealer Authority, Dealer Tips, Dealer Websites, General, Increasing Sales, Philosophy, Uncategorized, VDP Marketing Jul 30, 2015
If there’s one thing that automotive digital marketing has taught us over the years, it’s that things change. This is a good thing for those who are keeping up with the changes and a bad things for those who languish in yesterday’s strategies. As I’ve said many times before, what worked yesterday might not work[…]
Not Trying Lotlinx is Pure Insanity
By JDRucker Dealer Tips, General, Uncategorized, VDP Marketing Apr 30, 2014
There is one universal question that we ask all of our clients and most of our prospects on just about every call. “Why haven’t you tried Lotlinx yet?” This post is designed to offer rebuttals to the most common objections. We are extremely particular about the products that we’re willing to resell to the point[…]
VDPs are still the Number One Target
By JDRucker Automotive Advertising, Dealer Tips, General, Uncategorized, VDP Marketing Jan 15, 2014
The ebb and flow of buzzing topics in automotive digital marketing shows that discussions about vehicle details pages go in cycles. Sometimes, they’re the top focus. Many get bored of hearing about how important they are so they disappear from the discussion for a little while. As dealers continue to consider new marketing techniques and[…]
Variations: An Important Bit of Advice from @LotPopAuto
By JDRucker Automotive Content, Dealer Tips, Dealer Websites, General, Uncategorized, VDP Marketing Dec 26, 2013
Is it a sunroof or is it a moonroof? Yes. Do you sell 4×4 trucks or 4wd trucks? Yes. Are your customers searching for navigation or nav? Yes.