Archive for May, 2011
How to minimize web design expenses in your automotive business?
It is common knowledge when you are developing a website from scratch it will cost a lot more money compare to a template. A web template is a design that is well tested in the market place, with all the common features you will look for in your industry. Take for example the automotive industry, with ever growing competition in the market place, and economic downturn. It is natural for the dealer principles actively looking for ways to save money. The big names in the automotive web development business will charge a premium amount for your custom developed website. But don’t let that word fool you, that “custom” developed website may cost you 000 in real life is still derived from a previous template. A template doesn’t mean it is an exact copy, the hardest part of programming a website is the initial HTML, PHP, ASP code. If the design firm charged you a premium amount for your website, but reused all the code from their library including the CSS codes and even down to the structure of the pages. Only changing some graphics to make it look custom, do you still think you got a “pretty good deal”? The hosting fees from these so called “automotive specific” design firms can range from 0 to 0 per month, just for your website to sit on their server. On top of that any modification work major or minor will be on a separate bill. It is time for you the dealership to open your eyes, and stopping flushing your revenue down the toilet.
A template is definitely more cost effective compare to the “custom” projects, but even then you have to do your shopping around carefully. Even some of the template providers will charge anywhere from 0-1500 for the so called “setup” fee, and 0 to 0 per month for their template and hosting. Compare to 000 it is a noticeable saving, but what if I tell you you can get the same quality of work for much less. How much less you ask? Well what about setup fee, and per month? And all custom integration work is free, in another word it will be no money upfront, and very little per month. For the smaller dealerships who can’t afford the more expensive alternative, this will literally level the playing field. So remember the next time you are looking for an automotive specific web design firm, make sure you are not paying a premium for something that can be obtained for much less.
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Automotive SEO tips part seven ? Blogging and permalinks
Welcome back to the seventh edition of our automotive SEO articles. In this article we will explore some of the good SEO practices including blogging and permalinks. Blogging is a recent social phenomenal where an individual can publish his or her thoughts and comments on a regular basis, to form a dairy like collection that is called a “blog”. There are numerous blogging platforms out there that will offer you a quick setup to start blogging in just minutes. Such service providers include blogger dot com, blog dot come, and thoughts dot com and many more.
Drawing from the previous articles where we talked about the importance of inbound links, “blogs” are the perfect place for you to produce inbound links to your web site. If you will be using this technique, be sure to remember to make the “blogs” seem natural. In another word one per day instead of 200 in one hour will produce steady but powerful results. Google will rank your inbound links better if it is not considered to be “spam”, so just like a drop of water per day it will accumulate to something that Google will value in the long run.
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Positive experience*!!!!!! I purchased my auto at Midway Automotive that assistance the Boston MA region last year and brought it in for an inspection sticker the other day inside the Auto repair department. I was reminded of the Good experiences I’ve had there more than the past 6 many years from the utilised automobile salesman and support departments. Just desire to share and recommend Midway for a great practiced car and for Midways assistance department. We compare costs at the office and I’ve often gotten a good deal. Free oil changes too. Tremendous consumer assistance.
Can’t Beat It!!!!!!! bought my auto after Midway paid my mechanic to inspect it. There was nothing wrong. Can’t beat that with a stick.
Genuinely Cared!!! Having visited numerous Car dealerships in search of a automobile I could afford, I went to Midway Automotive near Boston MA. When I drove on the lot, I was expecting a battle. Boy, was I wrong. The practiced automotive salesman at Midway was laid back and effortless to talk with. When I told him what vehicle I could afford, he was extremely understanding. When I expressed an interest in a specific motor vehicle, he really understanding, told me it wouldn’t fit my budget due to the fact the bank would only finance a 2003 for 3 years. He didn’t push. He genuinely cared. When I couldn’t find anything, he told me they got new cars all the time and to hang in for a few days. I left, a little disappointed. But the salesman at Midway called me back two days later with the perfect car! Thank you Midway. Thank you for LISTENING!