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Double Your Traffic with CarClicks!

Double Your Traffic with CarClicks!

February 19, 2016 | No Comments

In most cases, CarClicks will produce twice the traffic looking for your inventory over other marketing programs. We are the most efficient marketing program in the automotive industry. Best cost and best quality. The CarClicks Twins Are you looking for a way to get more auto shoppers to your website? Are you looking for a way to get more exposure to your inventory? Are you looking for a way to sell more cars, trucks and SUVs? CarClicks inventory marketing program is the solution you need to sell more vehicles and increase your inventory turn. CarClicks finds auto shoppers in your market who are
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Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity 2016

Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity 2016

February 15, 2016 | No Comments

Friday night was the First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show. There are 18 different charities raising money for local causes. We accepted an invitation to attend the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet. We had great food and drinks and bid on many raffle items. Two lucky winners drove home new cars. Lincoln gave away a 2016 MKX and  Jeep gave away a 2016 Jeep Renegade. Automotive Internet Media is proud to be the digital agency for the Chicago Auto Show 2016.   TonyTony French is a Digital Marketing Expert, Sales Guru, Entrepreneur, Writer, Artist, Husband, Father & Dog
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4 Things to Know When Developing a Website

4 Things to Know When Developing a Website

February 12, 2016 | No Comments

  1. Purpose When creating a website, the most important thing that must be distinguished from day one is the purpose behind creating the website. For example, if the website is for displaying car inventory, then the website should be designed with that in mind. If the website is being created to serve as a blog, then the website should be built differently than a car inventory website would, such as the type of platforms or how the navigation is laid out. 2. Navigation Every website should be using the three click method. The three click method means that a
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SEO for Beginners: Understanding the Jargon

SEO for Beginners: Understanding the Jargon

January 22, 2016 | No Comments

Whether you are a new restaurant, photographer, or a car dealership, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be the helping hand that you have been searching for (pun intended). However, it can be hard for someone to understand exactly how much of an impact SEO can have in driving traffic to your website if you don’t understand the basic jargon first. Here is roundup of the top ten most common terms used when talking SEO. But first things first, what the heck is SEO? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the strategic method of increasing visibility and traffic in a non-paid manner
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The dos and don’ts of creating effective website banners

The dos and don’ts of creating effective website banners

January 18, 2016 | No Comments

With deals changing every few weeks in the automotive world, you have keep your website banners updated by displaying  your offers clearly while using the best graphics. If not, the viewer may be less likely to stay on your website or give you their business. People nowadays start their car search online before anything else, so it’s important to keep all your deals updated. Be timely. Although some dealers may not get their monthly deals from the OEM until a few days into each month, it’s important to make sure your dealership is removing deals off your site when they expire.
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Why Increasing Your Social Media Activity Matters

Why Increasing Your Social Media Activity Matters

December 30, 2015 | No Comments

Social Media is no longer just a suggested trend in the world of Automotive – it’s expected! From deciding where to get their vehicles serviced to shopping around for a new car, customers are turning to social now more than ever to make a highly researched and informed decision. So to help you out, AIM put together some of the best social tips and tricks that we used here in 2015. 1. Facebook Services First, we’ll let you in on a HUGE secret. It’s no mystery that Facebook holds significant clout when it comes to Social Media. With 1.1 billion
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How to Take Control of Your Online Presence

How to Take Control of Your Online Presence

December 22, 2015 | No Comments

When you search for your company or brand online, what pops up? Chances are, your social accounts and reviews show up first. What are people saying about you and how can you change this? Well, here’s the bad news: it’s harder and more time consuming than just a click of a mouse, but the good news is that there are steps you can take over time to improve your digital presence. Here are some tips. 1. Have a plan Before you take a step to better your digital presence, it’s important to first have an action plan. What is the
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The importance of video on your website

The importance of video on your website

December 15, 2015 | No Comments

Text is the primary form of communication on the internet. Website visitors love to digest small, concise amounts of 140 character information (tweets). But there are times when you can’t sum up a complex idea into that small of a space. That is where video comes in. Video keeps a user’s attention in order to feed them with the lengthy amount of info that they might not have read otherwise. Video can also add some dynamics to your website. Without visual stimulation, a website can end up looking like a big, intimidating block of text. Just like images, video can
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Three Reasons Why You Need CarClicks

Three Reasons Why You Need CarClicks

December 4, 2015 | No Comments

You need to sell more cars, trucks, and SUV’s– This is the goal for every dealership and CarClicks can help by driving in-market auto shoppers directly to the vehicle display pages of your dealership website, for LESS than our competition! You need to get more from your advertising dollars – You’re spending a lot of money on advertising and not getting enough traffic. CarClicks is cost effective – at only $2.25 a customer, you can spend less money and generate more quality traffic. You pay for performance, not placement. You need flexibility with your advertising – You don’t want to
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AIM’s New CarClicks Marketing Program has Strong Launch

AIM’s New CarClicks Marketing Program has Strong Launch

December 3, 2015 | No Comments

Chicago IL, September 30, 2012 – Automotive Internet Media’s new CarClicks advertising program exceeds all company expectations in first month. AIM’s CarClicks program drives auto consumers shopping on independent automotive sites directly to the dealership’s website. Dealership inventory is displayed with priority placement on a network of automotive shopping sites. When auto shoppers click on the dealership’s listing, they are taken directly to the vehicle detail page on the dealership’s website. “We’ve had an incredible start with the launch of our CarClicks program,” said Tony French, President of Automotive Internet Media. “We had some very good operating dealerships and dealer
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