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SEO can be very powerful for a business, why not use it to help your automotive business? With Automotive SEO your dealer can be taken to a whole new level.
This Month from Wikimotive… January is your clean slate—an opportunity to cut the clutter, regain control, and start the year with sharper strategy (not louder tactics). In this month’s newsletter, learn how to audit your vendor ecosystem, spend more wisely (not just more), and use competitive insights like PIPO data to make your SEO even more effective. And before you […]
CDPs. AI chat. Identity-resolution retargeting. GEO. AEO. First-party data activation. Cookieless solutions. Two weeks before NADA, the industry is once again awash in promises that this—finally—is the thing that will fix your 2026. It won’t—at least, not on its own. More and more, we’re lost in the static—the white noise of buzzwords and quick-fix shiny solutions. I’m going to call […]
At the beginning of 2025, many predicted that it would be a year that changed automotive SEO forever. There were numerous statements and rumors being thrown around about how AI was going to take over, and traditional search was on its way out. Because of this, many dealers braced for a complete reset in how people research and shop for […]
If you migrate your website, you’re going to see a change in traffic. This might be frustrating, but unfortunately, it is inevitable. With that said, migrations are not a traffic death sentence. Realistically, you will see a temporary drop in traffic immediately following your migration due to URL and page changes. With a solid automotive SEO strategy in place, though, […]
The truth is, your dealership’s online success is only as strong as the platform it’s built on—and too often, those platforms are the problem. In the competitive dealership market, SEO (search engine optimization) and GEO (generative engine optimization) are critical to ensuring those looking for a vehicle find you, whether in organic results, AI overviews, or an AI chat. But […]
Is your content working as hard as it could be? In the ever-evolving world of search, what worked yesterday might not be enough today. Don’t worry, though. We’ve cracked the code on a more agile approach to SEO, one that embraces shorter, AI-friendly content without sacrificing organic performance. Our recent case study on 600-word pages coupled with long-form foundational content […]
As we move into the second half of 2025, one thing is clear: the automotive SEO landscape is shifting faster than ever. From the rise of AI Overviews and chat-based search to the continued importance of intent-driven content and technical SEO fundamentals, dealers must stay agile to stay competitive. I’ve talked about all of these changes and developments in my […]
To say there’s been a lot going on in the automotive industry during the first part of this year would be an understatement. Between potential brand mergers and incoming tariffs, I’m surprised we don’t all have whiplash yet. Some of these changes will have an impact on your automotive SEO strategy, while others may not. Here’s a quick rundown of […]
Keeping your SEO vendor out of the conversation during your website migration can be detrimental. Migrations aren’t uncommon, especially in the automotive industry, since there are so many platforms out there. Ultimately, each platform has something different to offer, and sometimes your needs change. But whether you are switching platforms because your needs have changed or because a different platform […]
The website audit that just dropped in your inbox is probably garbage. Site audits are essential tools in the automotive SEO space, but they are also, more often than not, used and abused as gimmicky sales tools to convince you that you’re doing something wrong. So, how do you know who to trust or what information is actually important? I’m […]
It’s officially a new year, which means it’s the perfect time to look back and reflect on the previous one. In 2024, we saw a large continuation of SEO trends that we had started to pick up on in 2022 and 2023. Between the ongoing rollout of Google’s updates and the never-ending development of AI tools, the SEO hot topics […]
Dealers, you have a lot on your plate. You don’t need to worry about how AI may or may not be impacting your automotive SEO performance and strategy. Sure, AI has seen a ton of development over the last year, but even today, in 2025, there isn’t too much to be concerned about. Today, I’m going to be dispelling some […]
Knowing where to spend when it comes to your dealership’s marketing budget can be a real challenge. As a general rule of thumb, though, when you’re mapping out your budget, thinking about adding more funds to the budget or considering making cuts, it’s essential to look at both paid (SEM) and organic (SEO) marketing and to never put all your […]
Having just come back from Digital Dealer 2024, there are a lot of things on my mind in terms of automotive SEO. I had some great conversations with both digital marketing vendors and dealers themselves while at the show and found there to be numerous overlaps in what everyone is talking about right now. So, I’ve decided to put together […]
Last month, I discussed the importance of using multiple tools when gauging the success of your automotive SEO efforts. Simply looking at a graph on Google Analytics won’t tell you much; in fact, doing so can be misleading. This is because Google Analytics lumps traffic in buckets without a quick and easy way to see the “why” behind each visitor. […]
As featured on the August cover of AutoSuccess Magazine. As we continue to navigate the shifting landscape in auto retail, one thing has become crystal clear… the days of cost-cutting have ended. In December, I wrote about how to make wise cuts to your marketing as the market retracted, and that was the right move then. Now, car sales have […]
Do you think you’re effectively measuring the impact of your SEO? If your answer is “Yes, I have Google Analytics,” then you may want to listen up. Measuring SEO growth accurately and meaningfully actually requires a set of tools, not just one. So, if you’re relying solely on Google Analytics to measure your automotive SEO, it’s likely time to reevaluate. […]
Over the last month, we’ve seen a number of announcements and changes being made in the world of automotive SEO, from Google switch-ups to artificial intelligence moving further into search to Google Business Profile (GBP) scams. Some of these won’t have much of an impact on dealers, while others certainly will. So, here’s everything you need to know after this whirlwind […]
With car sales trending up and a projected economic recovery on its way, now is the time to strike and increase your market share. Want to know more about why you should start making moves and what moves you should be making? Keep reading. Why Now Is the Time to Strike So, what makes now the time to strike? There […]
Google has changed the game yet again. No, there wasn’t another algorithm update, not yet, at least. However, a major change has been made to search engine results pages (SERPs). You may have seen it, you may have used it, and you may have grown to fear it: AI Overviews, formally known as SGE (Search Generative Experience). This new SERP […]