Bob Dylan hit it on the head when he said, “The times, they are a-changin’.” Few things change as quickly as technology, and automotive isn’t exactly shy about keeping pace. That is to say, dealers have been using technology to sell cars as soon as it hits the market.
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In this week’s video, we share our annual list of the best digital marketing conferences you should consider attending this year. We know that a lot of you handle the SEO and PPC for your dealership, or your group, so we always release our list of suggested conferences at the beginning of every year.
We know that most of you will attend at least one automotive conference every year, but if you’re involved with digital marketing at your dealership, you definitely need to get to at least one conference every year that’s 100% dedicated to digital marketing. You’ll hone your skills, learn new tactics, and come back the dealership with new tools to help boost visibility.
Here’s a list of the conferences mentioned in the video, in chronological order:
With an upcoming update for the ADA (American with Disabilities Act), let’s take just a few minutes and talk about what this means for website owners. The ADA was signed into law in 1990, and was designed to prevent discrimination against marginalized groups. When you see a ramp next to a set of stairs or sign language interpreter, you’re seeing the effects of this law. What many people don’t know is the ADA’s effect on website accessibility.
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To err is human, and to get an error page is just another part of having a website. We’re all uncomfortably familiar with the 404 error page, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are plenty of other ways you can cause an error on your website, and a few things your visitors can do too. If you find yourself at a loss when trying to decipher an error page, start here with our guide to the most common ones, especially if you’re trying to decide if the problem is due to your site or if it is caused by a visitor’s browser.
Error 404 Not Found
We’ll start off with the notorious 404. Anyone who’s used the Internet has encountered this one. A 404 error occurs when a visitors tries to access a web page or resource that doesn’t exist. The fault could be with either you as the website owner, like if you moved a page without redirecting (we’ve got some tips on that too), or it could from a mistyped URL, which would make it the user’s issue.
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Hey dealers, we’ve got an important message for you: Stop giving away prime cash flow to that name-brand auto shop down the street! A huge amount of your income (about 60%, actually) comes from your fixed ops, and if you’re not creating unique, useful content to put on your website for your service center, you’re doing it wrong.
But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our signature Service Plus package. We will enhance your current website by creating relevant, uniquely optimized content designed to drive online traffic straight to your service center. We can share your special offers, promotions, and we even provide helpful auto repair & service-related posts and articles that will draw potential customers right to your front door — and away from those other guys.
If you’re ready to stop losing business to your service competitors and start seeing more revenue from your fixed ops, watch this week’s Feature Friday video above.
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