More and more, it seems like mobile is the buzzword in the business world—mobile marketing, mobile advertising, mobile shopping—is it just a trend that will calm down? Quite the opposite! With one-quarter of global web searches conducted on a mobile device by over a billion users worldwide, mobile websites are just as important, if not […]
With 81% of people researching products online before making major purchases, it is becoming more and more important for your website to rank higher on the search engine results pages. There is always talk about shortcuts or easy ways to improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO), but a lot of these “solutions” are ineffective. Some […]
On April 21st, Google is rolling out an update on how they rank websites, and it’s bigger than any of their previous updates. The algorithm is centered around improving the consumer’s user experience when searching on their mobile device(s). Google will accomplish this by ranking mobile-friendly websites higher for searches conducted on mobile. Many websites […]
Meet our employee of the quarter, Brooke Reese, Search Services Specialist. She has been with CWS since July 2013, making this month her 1.5 year mark! Take some time to get to know her below. What is one piece of advice you always tell your dealers? I tell our dealers that communication is key. When […]
Last week we challenged you to focus on your dealership’s online reputation in 2015 in our New Year, New You article. But did you know that your online reputation has a huge impact on your search engine rankings? Try this. Imagine you’re a prospective customer. Do a Google search for your dealership. What do you […]
Now Facebook and Twitter are two of the largest social sites, and if you aren’t on both, you’re at least on one. But what about Google+? It recently has suprassed Twitter and is now considered the second largest social network. But what benefits does having a presence on Google+ reap for your dealership? Google+ was introduced to […]
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, the list goes on and on. With so many outlets, having a social media strategy can seem like a daunting task. But with 72% of US adults using social media, and 74% of consumers saying they rely on social media to make purchasing decisions, it is important for your dealership to […]
It’s important to stay in touch with your Search specialist as they can help you optimize your dealership. It’s important to keep your website provider in the know of any changes that occur at your dealership. Remember, a successful website is a website that accurately reflects your brick-and-mortar dealership. Some questions to ask yourself: Has […]
Other than having inventory that doesn’t appeal to potential customers, poor website design is often the primary reason for a dealer website’s failure. If your website fails to engage the user, they’re not going to stay on your site. Remember – your dealer website is almost always your first impression with customers. Poor Usability & […]
One of the most important elements of a website is content (actual copy, text or words) on all pages throughout a website. Not only can content help a website rank well within the Search Engines, but it’s also how you can inform potential customers about you and distinguish your business from competitors. Not sure what to write about? Here are some […]