In their efforts to help and support the Minnesota Zoo, Morrie’s Minnetonka Mazda donated a brand new Mazda CX-5 field research vehicle. This donation will help make a positive impact on the zoo’s conservation and research initiatives for the Minnesota Moose and Prairie Butterfly Population! The importance of community and making a difference in the lives of others is top priority for this dealership, and they have made sure that their actions speak louder than their words.
Is there an athlete in your life that you would like to recognize? Does their dedication and potential inspire you to give them encouragement? If so, then look into the Zeigler Ford Athlete of the Month program. Because this dealership values their community and supports local athletic programs, they want to show this in actions. They understand how sports programs help to contribute to the growth and development of future generations, and what better way to send best wishes to those who participate than holding the Athlete of the Month contest?
Located in Joliet, Illinois, just south of Chicago, Thomas Nissan offers drivers superior service. Thomas Nissan understands you have a variety of dealerships to turn to when it comes time to purchase a new vehicle or take your current vehicle in for service. To differentiate themselves from their competition, Thomas Nissan has dedicated themselves to offering superior service to all of their customers. From their automotive service representatives to their salespeople to their finance department, at Thomas Nissan, customers are treated fairly, with their up-front pricing.
Gentilini Motors has been a pillar in the community it serves for over 56 years. Both Gentilini Chevrolet and Ford are involved in the community with numerous charity events and fundraisers. To begin their holiday fundraising, the dealerships helped to sponsor a food drive. Autumn is often a time of uncertainty for many families in need, and the dealerships help to ensure a little more holiday cheer. Read more
$300 Million Investment To Twitter
Twitter continues to expand their audience and redesign their micro-blogging social media platform, although the website already serves as a crucial component to social media marketing efforts. Saudi Prince Alwaleed and Kingdom Holding agreed to buy a “strategic stake” of the company totaling $300 million. Prince Alwaleed is ranked 2011′s richest businessman by Arabian Business magazine and it is reported that his net worth is over $21.3 billion. The Prince owns 95% of his company, Kingdom Holding, and is building the tallest tower in the world in Jeddah that is said to be a 1.23 billion dollar project. Read more
Whether you have reviews on sites that use the thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating system, or you have reviews and ratings on sites that use the 1-5 star rating format, you have probably wondered what the consumer is truly thinking when they assign a rating to their review. There is not a global agreement or standard for choosing these ratings, so how are businesses like yours supposed to know, for instance, what 4 out of 5 stars really means about them? Perhaps the consumer was impossible to please from the minute they stepped on your lot, or maybe they had above or below average standards when rating their experience. How can you decode these ratings, these symbols, into providing even more thorough information for your car dealership? Read more
The business this Mooresville North Carolina dealership does with their surrounding communities is appreciated by the dealership enough for them to give back to the very car buyers who keep them in business. By simply going to the Keffer Kia Facebook page and “liking” it, and then submit the name of a deserving mother or student along with a short explanation on why they should earn either the “Mom of the Month” or “Student of the Month” award. Each month 1 winner from each category is chosen as the winner! The chosen mom wins a spa day, a free auto detail, and a maid to come straighten up the house for a day! The student will win an IPod Touch and will be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship in August. To win, just nominate who you think deserves the award, easy! But did you know that Keffer Kia is doing even more than this? Read more
Nissan of Corinth has recently teamed up with Presto Reviews to bring you even better customer service and more online resources for their car dealership! Their commitment to excellence truly sets this dealer apart from their competitors, and they want you to have as much information as possible to see why. Their value, selection, and price is unmatched and has allowed them to be the go-to Nissan store throughout Corinth, Texas, and the surrounding areas. Not only will you find a great deal on a new or pre-owned vehicle, but their service, parts, and accessories center is highly recommended and will work hard to get what you want for your car.
Customers know they can count on this business even long after they drive their vehicles off the lot. In fact, car buyers and customers are talking online. There are countless reviews and ratings for you to access, and the dealership encourages you to do so. If you visit their reviews page, you will even be able to search for reviews from customers in specific cities. Read more
Page One Defense is simple to understand: ensuring that when a consumer looks for your business name, that only your business name and websites are generated in the results on at least the first page of search engines. Although this sounds easy enough, it takes work to be able to own the first page listings online. The importance of content for your Page One Defense is vital, and many times dealerships have trouble coming up with content and websites to publish online. But the truth is, your options for content online are limitless, and there is a lot you can create and share with customers and future customers!
Maybe you are well on your way to establishing and implementing your business and/or car dealership’s online reputation and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategy. Or, perhaps you have just started out on your journey to advertise and join the online arena. Whatever your level of involvement online, all SEO initiatives should begin by strengthening the Page One Defense (P.O.D) for your dealership. P.O.D. is ensuring that a search for your business/brand’s name results in positive, helpful, and relevant to your dealership and your dealership’s success. Page One Defense sounds like a walk in the park, but many companies suffer from attacks on their name by what the online world calls “poachers” who seek to get on the dealership’s page one with negative websites or blog posts. There are even many problems with other competitors “hijacking” your business name in order to be able to steal your online customers. Even if your page one looks clear now, why wait until there is a problem when you actually have the chance to prevent this problem. The best offense is the best defense, right? Read more