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Marketing insights, strategies, and case studies for car dealerships across South Africa.

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SEO

Why Local SEO is the Highest-ROI Channel for South African Car Dealers

Most dealerships overlook the single biggest lever in their digital marketing. Here's why local search dominates and how to own your market.

April 28, 2025 · 6 min read
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Paid Social

How to Run Meta Ads for a Used Car Lot Without Wasting Your Budget

Most used-car Meta campaigns bleed money on broad audiences. We break down the targeting and creative framework that actually generates test drives.

April 15, 2025 · 5 min read
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Lead Generation

The 5 Lead Generation Mistakes Dealerships Make (and How to Fix Them)

From weak landing pages to slow follow-up, these five mistakes are quietly killing your conversion rate. Here's how to identify and fix each one.

March 30, 2025 · 7 min read
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Content

The Dealership Content Strategy That Builds Trust Before a Buyer Steps In

Car buyers do weeks of research before visiting a floor. The dealerships that win are the ones who show up during that research phase with the right content.

March 14, 2025 · 5 min read
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PPC

Google Ads for Car Dealers: Why Most Campaigns Fail and What to Do Instead

Bidding on "cars for sale" is a race to the bottom. Here's the keyword and campaign structure that generates qualified leads, not just clicks.

February 27, 2025 · 8 min read
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SEO

Google Business Profile for Dealerships: The Complete Optimisation Guide

Your GBP listing is the first thing local buyers see. Most dealerships leave it half-complete. Here's how to turn it into a lead machine.

February 10, 2025 · 6 min read
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Email

Email Sequences That Turn Cold Leads Into Repeat Buyers at Your Dealership

The sale doesn't end at the handover. A well-designed email sequence can generate service bookings, trade-ins, and referrals on autopilot.

January 22, 2025 · 5 min read
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Paid Social

Retargeting for Car Dealerships: How to Re-Engage Buyers Who Didn't Convert

Over 95% of car-buying research happens before a buyer contacts a dealer. Retargeting lets you stay in front of them throughout the entire journey.

January 8, 2025 · 4 min read
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Lead GenerationContent

Video Content for Dealerships: What to Film, How to Use It, and Why It Converts

Short-form video is the most cost-effective way to build trust at scale. Here's a practical content framework any dealership can execute in-house.

December 19, 2024 · 6 min read
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