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DealerRater is looking for a few STARS...

Started Mar 19, 2013 0 Replies 1 Like

Product Manager, Dealer Programs & ToolsWaltham, MA Are you passionate about cars? Then come work for DealerRater. We are a hard-working, entrepreneurial group that is proud to have been…Continue

Businesses Lose Control of Their Info on Google Places

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Ryan Leslie commented on Tom Gorham's blog post From the Trenches - A Better Way to Get Reviews

"Remember the children's show on PBS with the purple dinosaur? "This is the song that never ends, it just goes on and on my friends." This is the best practice discussion that never ends, it just goes on and on my friends! ;) How many…"

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Ryan Leslie commented on Richard Holland's blog post What Happened to Customer Service?

"Well written Richard, thank you! This line really resonated with me: This trend of anonymity and consumer desire to no longer interact directly with dealerships is something to keep an eye on. It presents some unique challenges that it would be wise…"

Apr 3

Ryan Leslie and Mike Elliott are now friends

Mar 28

Ryan Leslie commented on Erika Kay Simms's blog post Our Friends at Amaral Puts Reviews to Work

"Thanks for sharing this Erika! If you want to talk to a guy that is "doing it right" there aren't many as skilled, or as nice for that matter, as Neil. Great Job!"

Mar 28

Jason Viglione liked Ryan Leslie's blog post J.D. Power Teams with DealerRater to Combine Automotive Customer Insights and Accelerate Feedback to Automotive Dealers

Mar 20

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J.D. Power Teams with DealerRater to Combine Automotive Customer Insights and Accelerate Feedback to Automotive Dealers

I hope this isn't viewed as a promotional post. Those that know me know I'm not a fan of using the forums as an overt sales tool, but this is big news for the industry and worthy of discussion here on ADM. I want to make myself available to you if you have any questions regarding this partnership.Automotive News covered the story last night and also covered it in the First Shift newscast this morning as well:…See More

Mar 20

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Alexander Lau commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Just playing around Louie... :-) You're right about the PC stuff, that doesn't seems to work in the auto biz. Except at the corporate support level."

Feb 24

Louie Baur commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Hey Alexander, I lived in third world country as well when I was in Desert Storm. I put much thought into the fact that there is a term for crap countries lol. There is a PC term for everything these days."

Feb 24

Ryan Leslie commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Hey Tim, I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I'm not sure that your post debunks this video or that "common sense" is an appropriate measurement for comprehension. That is actually the entire assertion of the video, what…"

Feb 24

Jason Viglione liked Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

Feb 24

Alexander Lau commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Nice Tim!"

Feb 24

Timothy Martell commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"This is completely wrong. Apply a little common sense and anyone can see that the premise of this video was intended to yield the result. We debunk this…"

Feb 23

Ryan Leslie commented on J.D. Rucker's blog post To Whoever is Calling this "Social" Media, Please Stop. You're Embarrassing Us All.

"Hey Aaron, I think it is actually the functional inverse. (I've been helping my kid with his algebra homework. I'm stretching so I can tell him "YES, you WILL use this stuff later in life!" ;) ) One source, identical…"

Feb 13

Alexander Lau commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Hey Louie, let me be brutally honest with you. "Developing countries" is a politically correct piece of crap name for 3rd World Countries. I lived in one for 4 years. :-)"

Feb 11

Alexander Lau commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Googlebot is able to sniff through fake 'Likes' like a hot knife through butter. 'Reach' is a much more important metric. That's all I'm worried about, social signals in SEO. Although, there are plenty of groups out…"

Feb 11

Louie Baur commented on Ryan Leslie's blog post Are you still paying for fake likes?

"Hey Ryan that is a great video. I love the term developing countries. I am going to have to remember that. For our clients its not about the likes at all and its all about good local engagement."

Feb 11

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REQUIRED: Name of Your Dealership, Business or Organization:: DealerRater

REQUIRED: Auto Industry Business Segment or Affiliation (check all that apply):: Marketing Services Provider

REQUIRED: Your Business Phone Number: 800.266.9455x729

REQUIRED: YOUR Business Website URL (ie; www.CourtesyChev.com): http://www.dealerrater.com

YOUR Email address for business contacts: ryan@dealerrater.com

Select All franchises/brands you are associated with: -Not Applicable...

ADM is a Professional Network, describe YOUR Value Proposition... "Why should anyone do business with you?": There are two kinds of people that are very interested in Online Reviews of your Dealership. The first set is the people that are considering buying from you or using you for service. The second set of people are the ones that had a not so great experience at your store and want to shout about it from the virtual rooftops. You don't want these two groups socializing at your virtual cocktail party.

Your customers are actively searching for peer reviews of you and your business. Do you want to be proactive and effectively manage your Online Reputation by insulating those negative reviews with a ton of positive ones or do you want to be reactive to a very vocal minority intent on discrediting your good name?

What will YOU contribute to the ADM Community?: You bet! I'm passionate about helping the good guys and gals out there find creative ways to break through the "greasy car sales" stereotypes. I've had the pleasure of working closely with some GREAT people that happen to sell cars for a living. It makes me crazy that they don't get the respect they deserve.

CAR DEALER or OEM Website you recommend (ie; www.MelloyNissan.com): http://www.hennessyporsche.com

Social Media, Network or UGC site you recommend (ie; www.AutomotiveSocial.com): http://www.dealerrefresh.com

INVENTORY MERCHANDISING or listing site you recommend (ie; www.Cars.com): http://www.cars.com

Your TWITTER profile, or one you recommend (ie; twitter.com/ADMcommunity): http://www.twitter.com/jrleslie

Your FACEBOOK Profile/Page, or one you recommend (ie; facebook.com/ADMcommunity): http://www.facebook.com/freedompowersports

Your YouTube Channel, or Video site you recommend (ie; youtube.com/AutoDigitalMarketing): http://www.youtube.com/autodigitalmarketing

Select All DIGITAL MARKETING or DEALER WEBSITE PROVIDERS you use: Not Applicable

INTERNET LEAD Suppliers You Have Experience Using: Not Applicable

DEALER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS) You use: Not Applicable

Used Car Inventory Management Solutions You Use: Not Applicable, Not Applicable...

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J.D. Power Teams with DealerRater to Combine Automotive Customer Insights and Accelerate Feedback to Automotive Dealers

Posted on March 20, 2014 at 7:01am 0 Comments 1 Like

Automotive News covered the story last night and also covered it in the First Shift newscast this morning as well:…

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Are you still paying for fake likes?

Posted on February 11, 2014 at 6:36am 8 Comments 2 Likes

I came across this scathing opinion piece on Facebook advertising and I'd like to share it with the community for discussion. I'm admittedly not extremely well versed on Facebook ads, but this video seems to make a clear and concise case for questioning the effectiveness of buying likes through sponsored ads. What do you think?

Are you a Boss or a Leader?

Posted on December 16, 2013 at 9:45am 13 Comments 3 Likes

A member of my team sent this picture to me this morning:

For those of you with direct reports, how important is it to your department that you are seen as the "leader" as opposed to the "boss?" Is there ever a case that being the "boss" is beneficial, or is it always a detriment to the…

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"Yeah, but look at my arms..."

Posted on September 16, 2013 at 7:13am 0 Comments 1 Like

For those of you that attended Brian Benstock's excellent session at AutoCon, here is a visual aide:

Brian's point was that focusing on one KPI at the expense of others is NOT success. If this guy's biceps represent gross and his calf's represent turn, there is an obvious imbalance for management to…

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At 9:27am on November 29, 2013, Micah Birkholz-1:16Digital Media said…: Thankful and grateful for the discussions.

At 9:05am on November 9, 2012, Michal Lusk said…: And with you--thanks!

At 7:33am on February 2, 2012, Tom Gorham said…: Hi Ryan, Thank you but I'm skipping NADA this year so I can go to the Digital Dealer Conference in April. I'd go to both if I could but... Hope to meet you in April if you go. Enjoy Vegas!

At 2:50pm on October 30, 2010, Matt Wayne said…: Ryan, please drop me a note with your current email so we can catch up m@

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