Google Now Taking Appointments for Auto Repair Shops

Google has a reputation when it comes to rolling out updates. It seems with each new roll out, Google takes two-steps-forward and one major step backwards. For that reason whenever the Internet lights up with news of a new Google update, we tend to take it with a grain – really a boulder – of salt. Fortunately for everyone, this new Google update seems mostly positive. Google Now Taking Appointments for Auto Repair Shops As... Continue Reading

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3 Tips for Responding to Negative Business Reviews

Before a customer decides to pick your automotive shop to service their vehicle, chances are they are reading your online reviews to see what others have to say about their experiences. Negative reviews are pretty much inevitable – especially in the automotive industry – because, as the old saying goes: “You can’t please everyone.” Negative reviews present opportunities to both improve your business and show that although you realize you can’t please everyone, you will... Continue Reading

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Mobilegeddon: The Results

On April 21, 2015, something truly magical happened. If you haven’t been following along, Google released a brand new mobile-friendly algorithm update for their search engine result pages. What’s even more amazing about this algorithm change was that it was deemed so major that Google actually told us about before hand — looks like there is a first time for everything! So how was it? Did it turn out to be the ominous “Mobilegeddon” algorithm... Continue Reading

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Google Says Your Website Must Be Mobile-Friendly ASAP

Google has announced it’s next big algorithm change, and it’s right around the corner. On April 21, 2015, Google “will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal.” Why is Google pushing mobile-friendly websites? According to comScore, the number of mobile Internet users officially passed desktop Internet users in 2014 – and the number mobile Internet users continues to grow at a rapid pace! Google has been closely following this rapid growth. Because... Continue Reading

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Google AdWords Results

A Guide to the First 6 Weeks of an AdWords Campaign “Why isn’t my AdWords working yet?” This is a question we hear on a frequent basis from new auto repair shop clients who have just come on board with our Google AdWords Internet marketing program. You’re excited and eager to get your pay-per-click (PPC) marketing moving and your phones ringing, and we completely understand. While it makes sense that turning on a Google AdWords campaign... Continue Reading

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What is "Google My Business?"

From one central dashboard, businesses will now be able to manage their Google business listing, Google+ page, YouTube account, access insights and more. This is Google’s attempt to streamline (and make more coherent) the process of managing your local business data, reviews and social interactions across its many sites. From your Google My Business dashboard, you’ll have the ability to easily: Keep business information updated (hours, phone numbers, website, etc) on Google Manage Google+ page... Continue Reading

Autoshop Solutions

Google Now Taking Appointments for Auto Repair Shops

3 Tips for Responding to Negative Business Reviews

Mobilegeddon: The Results

Google Says Your Website Must Be Mobile-Friendly ASAP

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Google AdWords Results

What is "Google My Business?"

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