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Updated 7/28/20: Coronavirus and Automotive Aftermarket eCommerce News
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesNote: See related article, click here: Auto parts chain store sales trends. Aftermarket eCommerce maintaining big increase from 2019(July 28) Data shows the aftermarket eCommerce channel has a significant year-over-year (YoY) revenue…
Online Holiday Shopping Statistics 2018 vs 2019: Auto Parts & Accessories
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesThe Christmas shopping season is coming! Here are some results from 2018 along with projected 2019 holiday shopping statistics. As you plan your email marketing, SEO and paid search campaigns for auto parts in December, keep these online shopping…
Automotive SEO Services: A Guide
Marketing ArticlesAutomotive SEO services: does it really matter? Yes, automotive SEO services matter. Organic traffic is the #1 source of web traffic for the average automotive website in 2020.In 2020, the average automotive website receives 50% of total…
SEO for the Automotive Industry: 2020 Trends
Marketing Articles(Updated for 2020) SEO for the automotive industry is changing significantly for 2020. Here we take a look at recent trends for automotive SEO services as well as PPC for auto dealers.All forms of marketing, not just SEO marketing, play…
Google Shopping Image Guidelines and Data Guidelines for Auto Parts in 2020
Marketing ArticlesIf you use Google Shopping for auto parts in 2020, you may have images are disapproved due to not complying with Google Shopping image requirements or Google Shopping feed specifications. Maybe you received Google's "risk of disapproval" email,…
Hedges & Company listed on Clutch As Top Auto Parts Internet Marketing Agency
Marketing ArticlesThe team here at Hedges & Company loves the motorsports and automotive aftermarket industries. We get to work [vicariously] with cars and trucks every day. That's why our online marketing results make us different from other agencies—we…
Start An Online Auto Parts Business: A How-To Guide
Marketing Articles How to start an online auto parts business (updated for 2020) Here are 6 tips on how to start an online auto parts business. These apply even if you just want to grow your existing spare parts business. Auto parts is a fast-growing sector…
Drive Auto Parts Sales with Remarketing and Google Shopping
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing ArticlesFree Webinar on Google Shopping Presented by Google and Hedges & CompanyHedges & Company is holding an exclusive webinar in conjunction with Google. The webinar is designed specifically for OEM or aftermarket parts & accessories…
Guide for Dealers: Fixed Ops SEO Services are Different Than New Car SEO Services in 2020
Marketing ArticlesFixed ops SEO services are significantly different than what dealerships use for front of house SEO. Shoppers search for OEM parts differently than they search for new automobiles. Front of the house marketing uses different search terms.…
Manufacturer-to-Consumer, Direct to Consumer (DTC) eCommerce On The Rise in Automotive Industry
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Articles.Note: this direct to consumer article is updated for 2019. Manufacturer-to-consumer on the rise: The case for direct to consumer (DTC) eCommerce The growth of the Internet has opened the door for manufacturer to consumer, or direct to consumer…
New Google SERP Format: Facts, Fiction and Rumors
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing ArticlesWith the recent changes to the Google search engine results page (SERP) for desktop and tablets, there are a lot of rumors and false information around the Internet, so we wanted to give automotive aftermarket advertisers some facts, informed…
Towing Search Activity Growing: Queries +28%, Mobile Search +48%
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing ArticlesIf you need online shopping growth statistics, specifically for the towing market, look no further. Google has released the latest stats for the towing market and consumers are increasing their online search for towing parts and services. Online…
