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  1. John Colascione

    Deals4Dealers Something New; I Call it TurboListings

    Gave and prove. I sure which this was an edit feature on this forum for all of us mobile users with auto correct ON
  2. John Colascione

    Deals4Dealers Something New; I Call it TurboListings

    I have these guys a KILLER deal based on your recommendation which appreciate very much Alex. They may give some referrals too but I am happy to price the system works.
  3. John Colascione

    Deals4Dealers Something New; I Call it TurboListings

    Actually on the phone with them now... Thank you.
  4. John Colascione

    YIKES! Autotrader Referral Traffic falls off a cliff in July 2018

    AutoTrader better pool their money together and purchase a competing platform that works (something like CarGurus) or they are going to be a memory like the BuyLines...
  5. John Colascione

    YIKES! Autotrader Referral Traffic falls off a cliff in July 2018

    I remember thinking what in the world is going on here. Many said the election.... The only problem with that was after the election, the bouceback that we were all waiting for, didn't come, from what I remember.
  6. John Colascione

    YIKES! Autotrader Referral Traffic falls off a cliff in July 2018

    Take a look at what happened at the end of the summer in 2016.... Graphs: https://www.strategicrevenue.com/automotive-shopping-sites-take-major-plunge-in-web-traffic-user-visits-for-4th-quarter-of-2016/ Hope we're not looking like this two months from now.
  7. John Colascione

    Deals4Dealers Something New; I Call it TurboListings

    In case anyone would like to try something new, in 2015 when Craigslist began charging fees to post in the dealer section I built my own API posting software system to post vehicles. To optimise the listings, I then built-in something called a vehicle similarities database so when the system...
  8. John Colascione

    Value of Online Directories

    And they have a lot more coming for automotive.
  9. John Colascione

    Value of Online Directories

    Unfortunately, Google doesn't want anyone to ascertain anything unless they are running a paid campaign with their tools.
  10. John Colascione

    CarGuru's 100% Rate Increase!! 2nd time in 2 years

    Yea, I’m pretty sure as far as CPA, they are the best gig in town. Amazingly, I think we need to admit that they have the market by the balls right now. That is why they can get away with the price increase demands. I’d bet that most companies that could get away with it would do it.
  11. John Colascione

    Backpage.com Removed from Internet (No More Auto Classifieds)

    We are all crazy busy..... I would not say pathetic though..... Looking forward to adding a few.,
  12. John Colascione

    Backpage.com Removed from Internet (No More Auto Classifieds)

    I very much welcome your additions Alex...... As long as they send leads to dealers I'd like to have it on the list.... Queens, NY Hugh???? Right around the corner from us..... You would be a fan of our www.queensusedcars.com. You also might enjoy some old photos from home...
  13. John Colascione

    If your on a tight SEM budget, why does this seem like a good idea?????

    This is why my agency charges a flat-fee and uses the dealers' account. We do not hide the account activity in our 'agency account' or charge a percentage of spend looking for maximum spend. True paid search transparency....
  14. John Colascione

    Backpage.com Removed from Internet (No More Auto Classifieds)

    Backpage.com was not a big lead generator although it was a decent referrer of traffic. Many third party software platforms such as AutoFunds and Dealer Car Search would add used vehicles to regional automotive categories of this site, which was the leading classifieds site behind Craigslist...
  15. John Colascione

    Deals4Dealers Having Trouble with Lead Gen on Used Inventory?

    *****The Dealer Refresh Deal****** 40% Discount for Used Car Inventory Marketing (either of the three packages) This is a deep discount and will probably put us at delivering it at cost. This offer is valid till June 1st, 2018 Here is my unique Deals4Dealers offer; a deep, 40% discount on...
  16. John Colascione

    Thread Clicks - Latest Post

    Now I am thinking it may be something in my settings.....? Super annoying, seems always to happen for me. Been noticing it ever since I have used the forum. I was thinking it was an odd choice of settings.
  17. John Colascione

    Thread Clicks - Latest Post

    Why do the threads bring you to the first post; that's super annoying.... I think they should direct you to the latest post with the latest comment. Often times a thread is so old, the discussion has changed some... I feel bringing the user to the latest post is easier as they can quickly check...
  18. John Colascione

    Autotrader - Screwing Dealers and Helping Competing OEM's

    Unfortunately for Auto Trader, they are now a legacy product which most dealers cancel. Their return continues to decline while prices increase. Not a winning strategy.