Automotive Marketing, Automotive SEO, Social Media Marketing, and Reputation Management
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 […]
It’s been three years since ChatGPT was released to the public, making a boom in industries around the world. Access to this type of technology has changed the way we think, process, and execute. And now, with access to a variety of models from Gemini to DeepSeek, and the ability to train models how to do specific tasks, artificial intelligence […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve noticed a big change in your rankings for model-related keywords over the last few months, this one goes out to you. As we all know, Google is constantly changing. While these changes often make the search experience better for users, they can be a pain for those of us chasing that number one spot on the search engine […]
We’ve all felt it: That heavy blow to the chest when you look at your Google Analytics and see data signifying a decrease in your website’s organic traffic. This is especially disappointing when you’ve put extra effort into your SEO strategy. Maybe you’ve been doing in-depth keyword research and crafting a content strategy around your findings. Maybe you’ve been mapping […]
It is very possible that you are looking at an inflated version of your website’s traffic without even realizing it. And I’m not talking about Google Analytics 4 nuances or data filters. I’m talking about how the keywords you or your vendor are targeting may be giving you a false sense of growth. This is because not all traffic is […]
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed how to generate keywords, the tools that can help you do so, and some ways to take your keyword research to the next level. Today, we’ll explore the relationship between keywords and topics, and how they work together to create content that addresses your customers’ needs and signals your authority to Google by […]
We all know keywords are important. To meaningfully appear in Google’s search results, you need to focus your site’s content on the topics and search queries that are valuable to your business and potential customers. But finding the right keywords goes well beyond looking at the search volume and ranking difficulty statistics associated with the topics for which you want […]
Dave has officially wrapped up a successful second series of SEO Climb. This month, like the rest, he covered some hot topics like whether or not you should hire an outside SEO (search engine optimization) provider, how ChatGPT and other AI tools impact SEO, the best ways to perform keyword research, and whether you should continue optimizing for keywords for […]
So, you want to perform keyword research to create higher quality content for consumers in your area? I’m just so damn proud of you right now. Fire up your laptop. Now, there are a lot of paid tools out there that will help you in your keyword research, and we use any number of them depending on our goals, but […]
Keywords. We all know we want to rank for them, but determining which ones matter most is a mix of art and elbow grease. Stick with me as we wade into the shallow end of the keyword research pool, and pretty soon, you’ll be ready to swim with the sharks. Before discussing research tools and competitive landscapes, let’s start by […]
As we’ve discussed over the last few months, artificial intelligence (AI) and search engine optimization (SEO) are in the early stages of a new relationship together. While AI has long been in the background of digital marketing, its recent advances have brought it to the forefront in a new way. We still have a lot to learn about what its […]
Over the last couple of weeks, Emily and I have talked about what artificial intelligence (AI) language models are, how they work, and some pros and cons of this dynamic technology. Why are we spending this time learning and teaching you about this, though? What ties does AI really have to search engine optimization (SEO)? More than you may think. […]
Blogging for business is by no means a new phenomenon. It’s been talked about for years now, and I’m sure most of you reading this have tried blogging, whether in your free time or for a business. But while the craze around blogging has died down as it becomes more acceptable, there are still plenty of people out there skeptical […]
For many SEOs, content marketers, and writers, generating ideas for content is one of the most difficult tasks to perform, especially as a beginner. But whether you’re just getting started or simply struggling with a business SEO strategy, this five-step guide will help you shape how you generate ideas and help you focus on your goal of creating the absolute […]
When business owners think of SEO, they most likely think of ranking #1 for the most obvious search terms in their area. And while those are arguably the most high-value single targets for your SEO efforts, these terms, such as “[SERVICE] in [CITY],” are also the most competitive. Because of this, businesses should explore options for long tail keywords when […]