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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Autotrader Traffic Graph (Alexa; 5 year) http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details...
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    Daniel Robion replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    There are a few comments that I agree with and a few that need clarified. First off, since around March of this year you can now use ad...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Joe, my first advice would be to avoid "paralysis by analysis"... Our business is driven by tracking key metrics, but I can see that...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    "What can't be measured, can't be paid". I need help with measuring ROI. How do you connect the dots in all of the "grey" areas...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Honestly, what is the ROI from Autotrader or Cars.com? Questions What internet vendors are the most visible to the public? What is the...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    I was in the market for two things a few weeks ago: an 80 series Landcruiser and a new place to list my pre-owned inventory. When I...
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    Jake replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Autotrader, Autotrader, Autotrader. Instead of paying big bucks for the Christian Slater voiceovers I think it's time to hire Susan...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Hi Jeff, We too have seen the significant increase in Auto Trader's fees. I carefully measure our ROI each month, as well as page...
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    Brandon Hoffman replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    "What keeps me going with AutoTrader is the positive ROI I’ve been able to track using the service." This is one thing I have to...
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    Lao Shi replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Yes, what you say about Auto Trader is true. It is too bad as this tool has great potential however the management is bent on promotion...
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    Tom Harsha, Gilbert Chavez... Keith you are assembling an all star cast. I am impressed! How long before I see Mr. Mosley on that roster?
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    Kudos to you Keith... Gilbert will be a great addition to the iCar team! Congrats Gilbert! Kevin Frye/eCommerce Director/Jeff Wyler...
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    Congratulations to Gilbert Chavez - I look forward to working with him!
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    Ryan Gerardi replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Looks like Dealerskins is joining the game of free seminars now to: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb536968.htm
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    I would like to comment on: "be sure to buy your URL as a keyword. I guess this was note worthy, though about 99.9% of the time if...
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    Jennifer Schrader (blog) replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    I had attended the Breakfast for Champs in Detroit 1 month ago and yes of course " Hugh" was there and we were all wound up on the STAR...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Nice points Jeff, thanks for sharing them. I think your closing might be the best advice for each of us - take advantage of all of...
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    Lao Shi replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Of course, the only honest way to appraise and evaluate the vehicle is for the customer to bring the vehicle in.
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    Ty Alvarez (blog) replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Is it easier to begin the dialogue and relationship on the customer's present car? Do you find it easier to set appointments on a...
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    Lao Shi replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    I agree that these seminars are a great forum for networking and also allows one to gain insight. You hit a great point on the...
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    Gilbert A. Chavez replied to the thread What will Dean do next?.
    Dean Evans is a class act. Congratulations Dean!
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    Brian T in Etown replied to the thread What will Dean do next?.
    Yes he is now working at dealer.com my website provider and it is also posted over at kainautomotive.com
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    Mike Shaw replied to the thread What will Dean do next?.
    Hillary just named Dean as her running mate for Vice President. It has not been officially announced. Dean will start campaigning with...
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    Steve Molnar replied to the thread What will Dean do next?.
    I heard that Dean Evans just made the move to Dealer.com. Has anyone else heard this?
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    Roy van Beaumont replied to the thread What will Dean do next?.
    I agree, Dean appears to be laying low for now. He hasn't returned by emails yet either. I would love to hire him back to AutoFusion...
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