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  1. Nathan Carr

    Best "Value Your Trade" platform?

    TIM leads should be sent just like any other lead, here's a snippet from one we received: From: [email protected] To: email Date: 25 May 2013 12:21:47 -0400 Subject: Autotrader TIM Lead - Source: Dealer's Website For: Any Make Any Model / Any Make Any Model Content-Type...
  2. Nathan Carr

    honda parts system

    We have had good luck with Software Global. In terms of e-parts stores they have a much more customized solution but the basic designs are a bit dated by today's standards. Depending on your skill level and desired level of involvement they are at least worth looking into. Have also had...
  3. Nathan Carr

    Pay for photographer?

    We've been back and forth on this a few times. Internally it's a bit of work, externally it can be expensive. I like Wayne's idea for freelance photographers. We are currently looking into a 3rd party software that will allow us to streamline the process and use it internally, I'll update...
  4. Nathan Carr

    Dealers I Need Your Feedback

    1) what makes round tables interactive? based on your experience. Seems chat as a topic would provide a good amount of interaction in itself. Getting others input is nice and find the innovators in the group you are conversing with. 2) what about chat would you most want to discuss...
  5. Nathan Carr

    QR Codes - In or Out?

    We've begun to push more on the QR codes to test them out and see how much interest they drive. We've been placing them on Sales desks with links to customer reviews, in newspaper ads and in other various locations all linked to tracking sites and directing to useful pages. Early on it's hit...
  6. Nathan Carr

    I am BEYOND frustrated with Dealer.com

    I must admit that our experiences with Dealer.com have been on both sides of the coin. Currently I am more than pleased with the effort, performance and help offered by our current rep Mat Katz. We had struggles with our previous reps in the past but after pushing we got Mat. It seems to me...
  7. Nathan Carr

    Ahhhh .... VB 4.0

    I agree! It's looking pretty sharp
  8. Nathan Carr

    Facebook business page notifications

    Thanks Jesse, I figured that out eventually.
  9. Nathan Carr

    Facebook business page notifications

    First thing is to set a goal for yourself. It's tough to get fans but it becomes a little easier to grow your fanbase once you establish a sizable one. You may want to look into contests, giveaways or charity drives to pump up your fan base. Be sure to advertise it in the store, on the main...
  10. Nathan Carr

    Facebook business page notifications

    Well we had a bunch of older photos that were displayed and the "Refer a Friend" link is over on the right. We overcame the changes and adapted to fit. On a side note, does anyone know how/ where the new "Suggest a Friend" link is. I see it on the right hand side on some pages and on pages...
  11. Nathan Carr

    Facebook business page notifications

    Dammit! How do I edit undo! Not ready for this new design and someone pushed it through. boooooo
  12. Nathan Carr

    Decent E-Commerce Parts Store

    We wound up going with a Software Global site. In fact it's been up for about a month so far. It seems you are looking for more internal accessory sales, their product wouldn't be the best for that. It's more an online parts wholesale store. Overall we are happy with the Software Global...
  13. Nathan Carr

    OEM Parts Database

    I don't like Trademotion a whole lot. Our site drops off Google all the time for no reason, then pops back up (over and over). They have the benefit of being very cheap though, so that part is nice. Alternatively we also use Software Global. Small team of individuals that make a much more...
  14. Nathan Carr

    PrestoReviews Platform Now Included in Google Places

    Hey now Joe, that wasn't directed at anyone, especially you. It was just a quick and easy way for me to subscribe to the thread as Infiniti of Lisle is one of our stores and I was curious what people's thoughts were. My decision of dropping an emoticon instead of just saying something may be my...
  15. Nathan Carr

    Is Google copying Bing?

    They added it on Tuesday this week. Here is their information page: Google Instant Previews
  16. Nathan Carr

    Graphic Design Question

    We do almost all of our own graphic design for our websites, fliers, e-mails, mailers, brochures videos and other various items. Typically I stick to Adobe CS4/5 and Premier and the couple other individuals usually stick to Adobe products as well (and a couple that still use paint.net) Sure...