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  1. dentman333

    Alternatives to Dealer Vault?

    Take a look at www.drivendataconsulting.com tell Carlos I sent you. .-)
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    Pre-Owned not feeling the love!

    One way or another the GM usually wins. There is no mystery to effective online merchandising of preowned. There are 3 main components of all listings. Pricing to the market using a tool like vAuto to enhance SRP visibility regardless of marketing channel ie: Autotrader, cars.com, etc...
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    What are the Most Important Metrics you Track?

    It depends on your position. If I were an owner or GM my top line metric would be pre-tax net $ as a % of gross revenue. After that market share both current and historical then employee turnover. After that focus on marketing effectiveness and ROI. A good E-commerce manager should be looking...
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    Breaking Up with a Vendor...

    What's the reason for the breakup? Is it because the vendor is behind the curve and not providing value? Someone has a better mousetrap? Are they being blamed for failure that has nothing to do with them?
  5. dentman333

    Recon Software

    Mitch is on point. The tool is not as important as the processes and making sure they stay intact when people come and go.
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    Stockwave from Manhiem - Anyone using it?

    It is being released at NADA. Have had a few demos and signed us up! This is a game changers. It will put buyers out of business.
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    Cars.com BIG DROP since new design?

    gsvtht n I noticed same thing a few weeks ago and asked our cars.com rep to explain. He came back with comments about inventory levels, photos, all things that had not changed. still I noticed the same thing a few weeks ago and asked our cars.com rep to investigate. He came back with comments...
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    Axcessa Anyone using this?

    By "data mining" I mean the ability to create and pull reports from our Reynolds system which to me is more painful than having my skin peeled off. What I don't understand is why Reynolds is allowing Axcessa to do this instead of locking them out and forcing the use of Ignite. My understanding...
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    Axcessa Anyone using this?

    Anyone familiar with Axcessa the Reynolds data mining website? They did a demo for us and my first thought was "if it seems too good to be true""
  11. dentman333

    Chip Perry Leaving AutoTrader.com

    Chip was always a gentleman and a huge part of developing internet marketing. I hope he is well as this comes as something of a surprise.
  13. dentman333

    Inventory Export Feed - vAuto or VIN?

    We are dumping VIN at all 7 stores going to Eleads. If you havent signed up take a look at them. For feeds I would stay with vAuto for used and add Homenet for new. vAuto is grerat used platform but weak on new,
  14. dentman333

    Zig Ziglar Dies at 86

    It's been 35 years but it seems like just yesterday I would jump in my demo (we all had demo's back then ;-) ), pop in a Zig Ziglar cassette and make the 30-40 minute drive into the dealership. It was a given that the first up I took that day was going home happy in a car they bought from me...
  15. dentman333

    Wanted: Top Flight eCommerce Manager - $100,000 +/-

    Automotive Ecommerce Director - Job Description Responsibilities: · Develop, improve and monitor web presence, Ecommerce & social media marketing plans for 8 store multi-franchised dealer group. · Monitor and analyze currently utilized websites for presence and...
  16. dentman333

    Which browser do you use most?

    Firefox #1, Chrome #2, Explorer #3 and the only reason I use it is for Manheim Simulcast and BMW/MINI factory sites thought these do work on Firefox.
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    We want an up and coming superstar to fill some big UC manager shoes

    Our Nissan MD store UC manager will be retiring after many years with our organization and we are looking for a driven, talented, up and comer to train with him and fill his shoes which is a tall order. You will start as a selling asst which includes a salary and commission, help appraise, learn...
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    Pre-owned Director for fast growing Toyota store

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    Pre-owned Director for fast growing Toyota store

    We are currently seeking a skilled UC manager for our recently opened Toyota store in Marlow Heights, MD. vAuto experience a big plus. Must be an expert at all facets of the job. Top pay and opportunities for the right person.
  21. dentman333

    QR Codes - In or Out?

    I see that they can link to a website but would be nice to go direct to the detail page. Dealer Specialties doe window stickers at some of our stores but cannot do a direct link to the car.
  22. dentman333

    QR Codes - In or Out?

    I think the way to use them is to have them on each window sticker and link them to the VDP on our dealership website
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