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DEAL Why are we paying for leads AND ad spend, just to watch traffic walk off our own site?

A couple more questions:
  • Is this JavaScript injected through a tag manager?
  • Does it affect Core Web Vitals?
  • Does it create layout shift?
  • Does it block rendering?
  • How much JavaScript is added?
  • Is customer interaction data stored by the vendor or by the dealership?
  • What happens if the dealership stops paying?
 

✨ AI Highlights

Dealers debate whether identifying anonymous website visitors through data-appending tools creates genuine leads or just identified visitors without consent. The thread's key insight, sharpened by a standout reply, is that dealers are asking the wrong question: instead of chasing form fills, dealership websites should mirror a good salesperson by understanding visitor intent, building trust, and earning permission before requesting contact information. The discussion also surfaces a product called VOLT, which attempts to engage visitors through triggered offers, prompting detailed questions about its real-world effectiveness.

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