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  1. Adam Thrasher

    Automatic Texting

    Most crms or chat providers should have this. You'd just need to send an opt in message first.
  2. Adam Thrasher

    But your Branded Keyword Campaign is doing so well...

    I bet 95% of the calls generated for those branded terms were for service!
  3. Adam Thrasher

    GMB issue with Service listing showing up instead of Main dealership listing

    Nate, the way you search (or the exact search phrase) is going to affect the results. If you specifically search for the name of the dealership, the service page shows up. However, if you search "mazda dealership near lee's summit" the main sales listing shows up. Most people who specifically...
  4. Adam Thrasher

    Rant Alert - let's talk about SEO and Website Vendors

    Unfortunately, this is commonplace with nearly every automotive website vendor. I hope you were at least able to have your existing Google analytics account added to the new site and make sure your goals and events are properly setup.
  5. Adam Thrasher

    Your presence is your leverage

    I've been doing a lot of mystery shopping lately...It's a sad state of affairs. The first response I've been getting is when can you come in. How about answer my question first? Half the time I never even get an answer. If it's infuriating for me, imagine how it feels to be someone who is...
  6. Adam Thrasher

    Let’s discuss Automotive “Experts” embarrassing misogynistic ad

    I was on marketplace a while back and came across a dealer who does this consistently. Smoky Mountain Traders Most of their primary listing photos feature a female model. I get it that their target audience is older white men, but it's 2019 and this should not be acceptable.
  7. Adam Thrasher

    Nissan going to ONE website provider for dealers?!

    If this is true, I want to know what Cobalt/CDK is doing in order to keep getting these OEM website deals? Their sites aren't on par with the competition.
  8. Adam Thrasher

    Can too many Vehicle Photos be a bad thing?

    @ED - we need more leads...can't sell them but we gotta have more.
  9. Adam Thrasher

    Can too many Vehicle Photos be a bad thing?

    @Jeff, I read the article and can see some validity to their findings. Since the article specifically referred to third party listing sites and not dealer sites, it does make sense that shoppers could get "image fatigue" considering they are looking at multiples of the same vehicle. My...
  10. Adam Thrasher

    Do you give Trade-in figures online?

    Shoppers are simply looking for information. If you do not provide the information they are looking for, they will go somewhere else that will. The more information you provide the shopper, whether it be online, over the phone or in person, the easier it is for them to make a purchase...
  11. Adam Thrasher

    A little proof in the Social Media pudding?

    Thanks for posting this Ryan. Kurt is a true sales professional and believes in the power of online reviews and social media. You can't buy your reviews...it takes hard work and a commitment to excellent customer service. People buy cars from people, not dealerships. Kurt gives his customers...
  12. Adam Thrasher

    POTRATZ...Are they really worth the money?

    Jamie, we signed up with Paul and his team 6 weeks ago. So far, I am very pleased with the results. We decided to go with Potratz for SEM and remarketing based on a number of factors. I met Paul a year ago in Orlando. I was initially impressed with the webratz remarketing technology. (I see...