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2012
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New Car Dealer Sourcing Studies Report
The AutoTrader.com Dealer Sourcing Studies reveal how New Car Buyers make first contact with the dealership and what influences them to choose specific dealerships.

Used Car Dealer Sourcing Studies Report

According to a study commissioned by AutoTrader.com of how used car buyers first contact the dealer, nearly two-thirds do so by simply walking into the dealership with no prior contact. Learn more, and find out what influences shoppers to choose specific dealerships.

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MAY 15
2012
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Getting Smart About Search
Use this guide to launch/improve your dealership’s Search Engine Marketing (SEM) efforts and making your website search-engine friendly.
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2011 Automotive Buyer Influence Study: Sources that Influence Purchase
Learn what sources influence car buyers to visit dealerships, how and where they are spending time during the shopping process, and more.

6 Things to Know About Search Engine Marketing

Many dealers spend significant dollars on Search Engine Marketing (SEM) programs to reach and influence in-market shoppers. To ensure you are getting the most out of your investment, here are six things you need to know about SEM and how car buyers use search engines during the car shopping process.

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MAY 15
2012
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Spring 2012 Digital Dealer Conference Recap

AutoTrader.com was at the 12th Digital Dealer Conference in Orlando to hear firsthand what vendors and best-in-class dealers are saying about using the Internet and technology at dealerships. Learn what the prominent and recurring themes were at this year's conference.

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APR 25
2012
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Tips for Successful Online New Car Marketing

New car marketing is every bit as important as used car marketing because, from a shopper's perspective, they don't distinguish much between new and used vehicles. They're simply looking for what they believe to be the best value.

This handbook provides step-by-step guidelines on how to merchandise your New Cars in your online inventory listings. These tactics hold true on third-party sites, your dealership website and anywhere else you have your inventory listed online.

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APR 24
2012
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Social Networking Readiness Test
Thinking about going social? Use these checklists to determine whether the time is right.
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How to Know If You Need a Social Media Manager
Learn about the qualities to look for in a social media manager.
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Why You Need a Social Media Policy and What It Should Include
If you’re involved in any type of social media, or even if you’re just thinking about it, you need to implement a social media policy. This article discusses why you need a social media policy and provides tips on what it should include.

How to Configure the New Facebook Timeline Business Page

On March 30, 2012, Facebook converted all of its business/brand pages to its new Timeline design. Here's a primer on its various new features and how to use them to your advantage. 

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How to engage, influence and convert online new car shoppers into offline new car buyers.

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What You Need to Know about Millennials & Why It Matters
An analysis of Millennial car shoppers & buyers to understand their car-shopping behavior.

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