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Affordability Remains a Challenge; Here’s What Dealers Can Do

Affordability is shaping how consumers shop, but it doesn’t mean demand has disappeared. Here are practical ways to adjust marketing, inventory, financing and used vehicle strategies to help turn more shoppers into buyers.

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Google Adds ‘AI Assistant’ Channel to GA4 & Tests AI Performance Report in Search Console

AI-driven traffic is still a small piece of the website traffic puzzle, but it’s growing quickly. Early data across the dealerships we work with shows this traffic up 70% year-to-date, converting at up to 3x the rate of standard organic search. Google’s new AI Assistant channel in GA4 gives a better way to view performance.

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Apple Maps Ads Are Coming And Why You Should Pay Attention

Apple Maps is becoming more than a navigation tool. With ads coming to the platform, businesses will have a new way to reach consumers at a high-intent moment when they’re actively searching for where to go and what to do next.

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Four Questions Every Dealer Should Ask During Every Marketing Meeting

Don't leave marketing meetings confused. Learn the 4 questions every dealer should ask to turn data into clear, actionable decisions.

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9 Ways Better Vehicle Merchandising Can Increase Leads and Sales

74% of shoppers compare vehicles online before contacting a dealer. See 9 merchandising fixes, from photos to pricing, that turn browsers into leads.

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Your Website Already Knows Who's Ready to Buy. Are You Listening?

Most car shoppers browse anonymously before buying. Learn how identity resolution helps dealerships spot returning visitors and turn browsing into sales.

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