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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Automotive Group Doubles Social Community in 4 Months]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Jeffrey-Automotive-Group-Double.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By: Fred Rose, Manager of Social Media Services&nbsp;In recent months, small businesses have found themselves in constant competition for the attention of consumers in social media channels. With the ever increasing Facebook posts, Twitter updates, and Pi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips from the Automotive Industry's CRM Email Experts]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Tips-from-the-Automotive-Indust.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[In 2012, the Automotive CRM division of Dominion Dealer Solutions sent over 100 million pieces of email to our clients customers, with Inbox delivery rates exceeding 99%. Campaign types range from sales-based marketing, to service-based recurring message...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions at DD14]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-at-DD.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Did you miss Digital Dealer 14? No worries! Here is a summary of the DD14 events with Dominion for you....]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Dealer 14 Peer Networking Roundtable Session]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Digital-Dealer-14-Peer-Networki0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During the Peer Networking Roundtable dealers engaged with one another while discussing the greatest challenges they face, their most valuable vendors, share metrics and reports and exchange best practice solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dominion Dealer Solutions ca...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Media: When Tragedy Strikes]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Social-Media-When-Tragedy-Strik.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the tragic events of the Boston Marathon unfolded before me, it was a sharp reminder of the need for Social Media compassion, tact and etiquette.  People are looking for information; contacts from loved ones, where to find aid, or how to take action to...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Extreme Motors Testimonial]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Extreme-Motors-Testimonial.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dan O'Brien of&nbsp;Extreme Nissan, Extreme Kia, and Extreme Hyundai describes how Dominion Dealer Solutions DealActivator helped his dealerships bring more customers to his lot and sell more cars.Before DealActivator, we sent untargeted mailers on a quar...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Spring Cleaning Your Digital Presence]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Spring-Cleaning-Your-Digital-Pr.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Spring is in full bloom and hopefully your business is too.  Below are some tips to help you improve your Online Profile, Digital Image, and Operations.&nbsp;1.Check (and update) the content on your online profiles&nbsp;Our own recent study shows about 9...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Glen Garvin Featured in Auto Remarketing Magazine]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Glen-Garvin-Featured-in-Auto-Re.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[How to Find Scarce Luxury Models for Your CPO Lot&nbsp;Garvin: Turn Painful Experience into a PositiveA customer comes through your service drive and is saddled with a repair estimate that would mean a multi-hundred-dollar hit to his or her wallet.&nbsp...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Dealer 14: Peer Networking Roundtable and Brice Englert Presentation ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Digital-Dealer-14-Peer-Networki.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 14th Annual Digital Dealer Conference starts tomorrow! Dominion Dealer Solutions is sponsoring this years Peer Networking Roundtable and Dominions own Brice Englert will be speaking, presenting Forget the Likes, Get Engaged.&nbsp;The Peer Networki...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[John Reed NADA 2013 Interview]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_John-Reed-NADA-2013-Interview.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[John Reed discusses how Dominion is a one stop shop for dealers today.  Dominion DMS is split into two solutions.  Dominion DMX and Dominion Access which is currently in over 400 dealerships across the nation.Dominion DMX- Dominion Dealer Solutions and Mi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook Graph Search...What Next?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Facebook-Graph-SearchWhat-Next.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ive written in the past about optimizing your Facebook business page for Facebook Graph Search.Graph Search is Facebooks most recent search tool iteration, helping users make connections to existing people and places that were previously difficult to f...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Twitter Ads for Everyone]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Twitter-Ads-for-Everyone.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Article by Fred RoseWhats the voice of your digital brand? Think about how consumers view your business online. Then consider how these potential customers find your brand online through search engines and social media. One great method for getting your ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Beth Stults NADA 2013 Interview]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Beth-Stults-NADA-2013-Interview.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Beth Stults shares her insights on automotive marketing at NADA 2013.&nbsp;Newsletter&nbsp;Our cutting-edge, patent-pending e-Newsletter is a featurepacked digital marketing solution that will help you dominate your SEO footprint and increase customer top...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Sean Stansell's Insight into Adaptive Website Technology]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Sean-Stansells-Insight-into-Ada.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sean Stansell, product manager for Dominion Dealer Solutions, discusses the importance of adaptive website technology for automotive dealers during NADA 2013.&nbsp;Dominion Adaptive Websites provide a responsive and consistent experience, automatically co...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Shane Marcum: Automotive Market Data at NADA 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Shane-Marcum-Automotive-Market-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During an NADA interview Shane Marcum, general manager of Cross-Sell, discusses how Dominion Dealer Solutions improves dealer solutions and increases profitability.&nbsp;Dominion's Cross-Sell Report is the original cross-sell report, and the original is s...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Interview with Lyndsey Rodriguez on CBT News]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Interview-with-Lyndsey-Rodrigue.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lyndsey Rodriguez, in an interview with CBT News, defines data mining and how it can be helpful to dealers in a variety of different ways. Dealers are finding different ways to bring in customers to make the sale and restock their dealership. Finding an...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Inventory Product Director Jen Ryan Interviewed]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Inventory-Product-Dire.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During an NADA interview, Jen Ryan, inventory product director, informs dealers about Dominion's full suite of inventory management products and services.  Your inventory is a critical marketing element that puts you in front of potential prospects and cu...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion DMS President Van Koppersmith interviewed at NADA]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-DMS-President-Van-Kopp.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During a NADA interview, Van Koppersmith, president of Dominion's DMS, informs dealers about the newest Dominion products, Dominion DMX and Dominion Access.  A new era in dealership management systems is here.&nbsp;No one knows your dealership like you do...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Glen Garvin: Driving VDP]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Glen-Garvin-Driving-VDP.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Get them in a test drive! hollered Frank, the new car sales manager from the sales tower.  The salesman scurried across the gleaming tiled showroom floor to present keys to Mr. & Mrs. Jones in an effort to get them into the car.  As all sales managers k...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Robert Berndt: A Focus on Dominion Dealer Solutions' 2013 Innovations]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Robert-Berndt-A-Focus-on-Domini.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During NADA, Robert Berndt, President of Dominion Dealer Solutions, talks about Dominion Dealer Solutions and the great work it has done in the past year.  Dominion's innovative,efficienttechnology allows for easier and more effectivedealership managem...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Pinterest Continues to Interest]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Pinterest-Continues-to-Interest.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pinterest isnt just a fun photo board. It is proving to be business-friendly, with a realistic ROI. Pinterest recently rolled out a new tool to help businesses measure the effectiveness of their activities on the social media site. Search results from Pi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[2013 Dealer Choice Awards]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_2013-Dealer-Choice-Awards.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For the 9th year in a row, Auto Dealer Monthly has recognized the highest rated companies in the automotive industry.  The Dealer Choice Awards are based on votes by dealers and dealership employees.  The companies who place top 3of the group averag...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS: Where did the dates go on Google Reviews? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Where-did-the-dates-go-on-Googl.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dear Google,&nbsp;We, local, online marketers do love you.  You have brought us great innovation in organizing the worlds information.  You have brought many local businesses the opportunity to capture new customers and advertise on a fairly even playing ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Lyndsey Rodriguez Speaks of DealActivator Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Lyndsey-Rodriguez-Speaks-of-Dea.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During an interview at NADA, Lyndsey Rodriguez explains the features and benefits of Dominion Dealer Solutions' DealActivator. &nbsp;With Dominion's DealActivator, equity mining has never been easier or more lucrative.&nbsp;DealActivator goes after custo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Hudson Nissan Sees Significant Results with Dominion's DealActivator]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Hudson-Nissan-Sees-Significant-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Challenge&nbsp;Fresh out of ideas and looking for new customers, Tommy Hudson, General Sales Manager at Hudson Nissan, knew he needed a change. For Hudson it was time to think outside of the box and try something new. After much research Hudson realiz...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Michael Sos: Tips for Better Reputation Management during NADA]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Michael-Sos-Tips-for-Better-Rep.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During an interview at NADA,&nbsp;Michael Sos, product manager for Interactive Media, states&nbsp;user basis content is a growing factor of the internet .  Customers are going online to post about their experience at your dealership while potential custom...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[2013 Top Picks for the Best American Cars]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_2013-Top-Picks-for-the-Best-Ame.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When looking for a new car you want to chose the best car. Curious as to which cars those are?  Consumer Reports can answer that question with their annual tradition, where they present the 2013 American Top Picksthe best choices for the car buyer who wa...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Best 3 Questions To Ask When Hiring for Your Digital Dealership]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Best-3-Questions-To-Ask-When-Hi.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By Eric Miltsch&nbsp;After a recent conversation with George Nenni, Vice President of Operations, Dominion Dealer Solutions, I encouraged him to share more of his successful experiences with the DrivingSales community. Here's one of hopefully many more fr...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Brice Englert: The Google Cliff-Lessons from Online Marketing Partisan Politics]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Brice-Englert-The-Google-CliffL.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Much like our political world, in the world of reputation management, there are two parties constantly battling it out: Businesses and Review Sites.  The rules are far from democratic and the strategy by one party seems to directly conflict with the other...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Armory Dodge Ram Increases Sales with DealActivator]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Armory-Dodge-Ram-Increases-Sale.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ChallengeAs purchasing habits change, it is important to change with it. Joe DiCarmine, General Sales Manager, realized that in order to improve his sales he needed to change the way he looked for customers. Sending out general mailers to all custome...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[ Fred Rose NADA Interview: Social Media Services]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_-Fred-Rose-NADA-Interview-Socia.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fred Rose, manager of social media services details how Dominion Dealer Solutions' social media team works with your dealership to grow your social brand reputation. &nbsp; Dominion Dealer Solutions' starts by getting to know the location and who the cus...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Marie Garcia NADA Interview- AutoScheduler and Dealer Mobile App ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Marie-Garcia-AutoScheduler-and-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Product Manager, Marie Garcia focuses on creating the best consumer experience for your dealership. &nbsp;During a NADA interview, Marie describes two of Dominion's products, AutoScheduler and the Dealer Mobile App.AutoScheduler&nbsp;makes bringing in t...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni Speaking at Digital Dealer Workshop]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_George-Nenni-Speaking-at-Digita.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solution's George Nenni is speaking in Seattle Washington today at a Digital Dealer workshop. His topic of discussion?&nbsp;Five ways to jump start your 2013 social and reputation management effortsUnderstand the past, present and future ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Michael Sos: Auto Dealer Monthly "Driving Reviews in the Service Lane"]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Michael-Sos-Driving-Reviews-in-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solution's Michael Sos is featured in the Auto Dealer Monthly cover story "Driving Reviews in the Service Lane". Sos gives great advice to dealers, emphasizing the importance of keeping their social media pages updated with discount offer...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[John Scarbrough Reviews Dominion Dealer Solutions' Product Success at NADA 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_ohn-Scarbrough-Reviews-Dominion.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[John Scarbrough gives a great review for Dominion Dealer Solution's ServiceActivator product.  Watch the video to hear how this product helped his dealership improve! ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni: SEO+Mobile Websites= # Fail ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_SEOMobile-Websites-Fail-George-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.&nbsp;-Albert Einstein&nbsp;With this famous quote, Einstein got it right.If we continue doing the same things weve done in the past, we are likely to fail. Several years ago, thanks to Steve Jobs, ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Automotive Group's Online Reputation Improved with Prime Response]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Jeffrey-Automotive-Groups-Onlin.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ChallengeThere once was a time when Rodger Lau, Executive Vice President of Jeffrey Automotive Group didnt really think about his online reputation. After attending a seminar on the importance of online reviews, Lau decided it may be something to loo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Reputation Management- Defined]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Reputation-Management-Defined.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Reputation Management is a bad word. It has too many connotations (most of them negative) and by virtue of the sell by fear initial marketing messages by the early pioneers of the industry, most local businesses (dealers included) see reputation manage...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Prime Social Launch]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Prime-Social-Launch.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions, industry leader in equity data mining, automotive marketing, CRM, lead generation, inventory and reputation management, today announced that its dealer reputation management program, Prime ResponseTM, is expanding to include a f...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[NADA 2013 Interview: DealActivator Success Story ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_NADA-2013-Interview-DealActivat.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rodger Lau discusses the incredible success his Jeffrey Tamaroff dealerships have had with Dominion Dealer Solutions' DealActivator product while at NADA 2013....]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Can You Guess Our New Product?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Can-You-Guess-Our-New-Product.blog</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Inventory Testimonial from NADA]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Inventory-Testimonial-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During NADA 2013 we interviewed one of our dealers, Harris Ruderman. We asked him what he thought about our great inventory solutions. What a great review!  Check out his interview to see what our inventory solution can do for you! ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Webinar: 3 Steps to Effective Vehicle Storytelling]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Webinar-3-Steps-to-Effective-Ve.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions hosted its January webinar titled 3 Ways to Effective Vehicle Storytelling to Grab Online Shoppers featuring Dominions own, Jennifer Ryan, Director of Inventory Solution. In case you missed it you can download it!Throughout th...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Telling a Unique Story Really Sell Your Vehicles Faster?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Can-Telling-a-Unique-Story-Real.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Often I am asked "Do vehicle descriptions really matter?" In 2010, Cars.com produced a study that proved that including ad copy in a vehicle listing would result in a 50% lift in contracts. In fact, both quality and quantity matter when it comes to driv...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jennifer Ryan]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion DMX Wins PCG 2013 Spotlight Award]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_13d81caa29cf9dd3ca40fd45b78a5c45.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[PCG Consulting announced today that Dominion Dealer Solutions new DMS platform,&nbsp;DominionDMX, was one of&nbsp;six products&nbsp;at the 2013 NADA Convention recognized with a PCG Spotlight Award. &nbsp;The 2013 NADA Convention was the first time deale...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni's Radio Interview: Money for Lunch ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_George-Nennis-Radio-Interview-M.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Listen to internet radio with MoneyForLunch on Blog Talk RadioGeorge Nenni, interviewed on the Money for Lunch radio segment (featured at 17:40), was asked about&nbsp;the changes in customer online shopping and online inventory management. &nbsp;He empha...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Prepare for Facebook Graph Search]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Prepare-for-Facebook-Graph-Sear.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Prepare for Facebook Graph Search-George NenniOn January 15th, Facebook announced a feature launch that dramatically changes the way consumers use the worlds most popular social networking site. &nbsp;Facebook Graph Search (FGS) is a natural-language sea...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[How Many Testers Are Enough?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-Many-Testers-Are-Enough.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.comAs the grey hairs have collected, I have heard a range of arguments over the years about how many testers are enough for user testing, (or even alpha and beta testing). &nbs...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Nothing to Hide- Gain Customer Trust by Displaying Service Prices]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Nothing-to-Hide-Gain-Customer-T.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever bought anything online without knowing how much it cost? Neither have I. In fact, its one of the first things we ask. So why do dealerships still fight the need to display their service price list online? The old fear of encouraging your c...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Google Jelly Bean SERPs- a Treat for Some!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Google-Jelly-Bean-SERPs-a-Treat.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Googles new Jelly Bean SERPsSERPs are the key to consumers finding your dealership online. Its no surprise that Google is the SERP-master when they own 88% of all search traffic. Google SERPs are evolving quickly in the mobile world.Roughly 60% of a d...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni: Dealers, Managers, You Must Immerse]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_George-Nenni-Dealers-Managers-Y.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[George Nenni,&nbsp;Dominion Dealer Solutions&nbsp;Vice President of Operations, is featured in the January 2013 Auto Success Magazine! &nbsp;Nenni discusses the importance of dealers immersing their dealerships into the newest digital marketing technology...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[User Design Makes Sense Part 2]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_User-Design-Makes-Sense-Part-2.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.comIn Part 1 of User Design Makes Sense I compared usability design as it relates to software and automotive dashboards. My point was to show that usability design is critical ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Interop Part 1]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Interop-Part-I.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Rich Garabedian, Dev Lead, @utoRevenue/Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.comApproximately two years ago, I was asked to build security integration between the open-source applications I manage and a large web application written in .NET....]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions' 2012 Year in Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-2012-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[2012 was a very exciting and successful year for Dominion Dealer Solutions. In case you have missed any of our amazing products, events, and press releases, here is Dominion Dealer Solutions' 2012 year in review!&nbsp;&nbsp;January 2012&nbsp;2012 :: The Y...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Palm Auto Mall Increases Profit with Dominion CRM and Marketing Services]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Palm-Auto-Mall-Increases-Profit.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ChallengeAmong the challenges facing Palm Auto Mall, one was employing various vendors for audio and video marketing and working with a separate ad agency altogether. BDC Director, Lori Carara, knew a simpler process needed to be implemented. Carara r...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Did you make your list and check it twice?  Honey-must-do list for 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Did-you-make-your-list-and-chec.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Did you make your list and check it twice? Honey-must-do list for 2013By Jennifer RyanWith the holidays quickly approaching, what is on your dealerships honey-do list that you want to get checked off in 2013? As I wrap up the year by visiting some of D...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jennifer Ryan]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Toyota of Scranton: Success with DealActivator ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Toyota-of-Scranton-Experiences-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ChallengeMike Paczewski, Sales Manager at Toyota of Scranton, wanted to find a more effective method of providing his salespeople with inequity customers as a way to generate more business and drive customer retention. In December 2010, Paczewski deci...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive News Technology Summit Video]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-News-Technology-Summ.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Automotive News Technology Summit was a great success! Dominion Dealer Solutions was a featured sponsor, along with Microsoft, at the Summit in Detroit, attended by over 300 dealership and OEM representatives.Miss our presentation at the Automotive Ne...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[NADA Webinar]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_NADA-Webinar.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lyndsey Rodriguez, Director of Equity Solutions, Dominion Dealer Solutions, will be presenting at the NADA Webinar on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in which she will be discussing the topic of data mining.Data-mining seems to be the newest trend for both im...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Chrome, Chromium, and Open-Source]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Chrome-Chromium-and-OpenSource.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 at 9:23 am.Written by Rich Garabedian, Dev Lead, @utoRevenue/Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.com&nbsp;&nbsp;I was discussing trends in technology with a colleague the other day. We were reminiscing about the ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive Technology Summit and Article Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-Technology-Summit-an.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Automotive News Technology Summit was a great success! Dominion Dealer Solutions was a featured sponsor, along with Microsoft, at the Summit in Detroit yesterday, attended by over 300 dealersh...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Our Vision for DMS]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Our-Vision-for-DMS.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our mission is to provide the software platform that enables the future of vehicle retail.We will achieve this by providing a contemporary platform to retailers and manufacturers, one that provides seamless functionality, usability, and information integr...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Robert  Berndt]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Introducing Dominion DMS]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Introducing-Dominion-DMS.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dealer Management System (DMS) solutions provide the core technology infrastructure for every dealership. As the retail landscape has evolved, DMS products and providers need to evolve as well.To embrace this opportunity, we have acquired Automotive Compu...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jen Sanford]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Introducing Dominion DMX: The new Dealer Management System that works the way you want]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Introducing-Dominion-DMX-The-ne.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Introducing Dominion DMX: The new Dealer Management System that works the way you want&nbsp;&nbsp;A new era in dealership management systems is here. No one knows your dealership like you do.  We built DominionDMX on a powerful combination of Microsoft te...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does it matter when Dev thinks a feature is ready for release?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Does-it-matter-when-Dev-thinks-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by&nbsp;Matt Becker, Dev Lead, Dominion Inventory,&nbsp;DriveDominion.comDevelopment teams are an interesting bunch. They can get into a mindset where all they have to do is deliver code for a given feature to be complete. This certainly makes sen...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Ford Equity Lead Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Ford-Equity-Lead-Case-Study.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sluggish sales due to slumping customer retention left Craig Hooten, Internet Sales Director at Gwinnett Place Ford (Duluth, GA), displeased with the amount of repeat business they were doing each month.  Both the immediate and long term effects of this c...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dealers energized after 2012 CPO AutoRemarketing conference in Phoenix]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dealers-energized-after-2012-CP.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[If dealers are on the bubble about devoting resources to certified pre-owned programs, the years #usedcarweek definitely gave them something to think about. &nbsp;This week, I joined over 300 of my fellow industry cohorts and dealers in Phoenix to learn ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Martens Cars of Washington Improved with Prime Response]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Martens-Cars-of-Washington-Impr.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Harry Martens III, President of Martens Cars of Washington, knew that customers were looking online to gather information about dealerships before ever stepping foot on their lot. Martens had been monitoring his dealerships reputation through a third-par...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[User Design Makes Sense]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_User-Design-Makes-Sense.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by&nbsp;Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer Solutions,&nbsp;DriveDominion.comIf you take a moment and Google automotive dashboard user design, you will find thousands of sites that discuss the thinking behind past, current and future car ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Driving Sales Executive Summit]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Driving-Sales-Executive-Summit.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 4th Annual Driving Sales Summit was truly impressive. The sold out conference was filled with back to back insightful presentations, with a strong focus on bringing information from outside automotive into the industry.  With keynotes from Billy Beane...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Weber Chevrolet: Dominion CRM and Managed Marketing Services Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Weber-Chevrolet-Dominion-CRM-an.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When Mike Mayer, IT Manager of Weber Chevrolet decided it was time to start planning their Black Friday Special, he decided that this year they would, look at the big picture, not just at selling one or two cars.  Previous Black Friday Specials delivere...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[BMW of Naples-Equity Solutions Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_BMW-of-NaplesEquity-Solutions-C.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Larry Oblinger, General Sales Manager at BMW of Naples (Naples, FL) needed a proven process, which afforded improved communication with customers and would immediately generate more business. &nbsp;Improving upon their existing customer relationships woul...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[October Article Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_October-Article-Recap.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Did you miss our Dominion articles this month? Here's a chance to catch up on what you missed!  We have had two great articles written by our George Nenni.The Goldmine in Your CRM-Auto Success pg30: Facing competitors is a big challenge for most dealers...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Driving Sales Executive Summit]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Driving-Sales-Executive-Summit-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 4th Annual Driving Sales Summit was truly impressive. The sold out conference was filled with back to back insightful presentations, with a strong focus on bringing information from outside automotive into the industry.  With keynotes from Billy Beane...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Halloween at Dominion Dealer!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Halloween-at-Dominion-Dealer.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was a very Happy Halloween here at Dominion Dealer Solutions as everyone got into the holiday spirit! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Development: When Agile isn't really Agile]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Development-When-Agile-isnt-rea.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Greg Polen, Dominion Inventory,DriveDominion.comIm not certain when agile was first used to describe software development, but over the last few years, its become the term of choice for so many in describing their environment and approach (though not a...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago GM eSummit Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Chicago-GM-eSummit-Recap.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chicago was the second spot for the sold out GM eSummit. This event was packed with dealers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and beyond. Dominions own Lyndsey Rodriguez has the fortunate opportunity to speak at all the summits. For this particular summi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Lunde's Peoria VW Inventory Merchandising Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Lundes-Peoria-VW-Inventory-Merc.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When Xavier Brizar came on board as Internet Director at Lundes Peoria Volkswagen earlier this year, he recommended that the owners switch their inventory to Dominions New Inventory Solution. A long-time advocate of Dominion Dealer Specialties inventory...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Invest in Good User Stories]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Invest-in-Good-User-Stories.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Vic Fees PMP, Dev Manager, Dominion Web, DriveDominion.comIn Scrum development, User Stories are the vehicle by which stakeholders identify and prioritize application features and requirements. On the first day of each new Scrum sprint, the Tea...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Orlando GM eSummit Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Orlando-GM-eSummit-Recap.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Orlando GM eSummit was a huge success. It took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek  which  is a beautiful resort with friendly staff, great golf course, and even better pools. Several hundred dealers came out to learn from several industry experts includ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Midway Buick Inventory Manager Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Midway-Buick-Inventory-Manager-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bob Demers, General Manager of MidWay Buick (Somersworth, NJ) wanted to implement a used vehicle analytics program to increase turn rates and produce more gross profit on used vehicle inventory. He was interested in arming his salespeople with tools that ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[GM eSummit Philadelphia ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_GM-eSummit-Philadelphia-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The #GMSummit in Philadelphia was a success!  Lots of dealers looking to #HaveItAll with Dominion!The Google Nexus 7 Dominion-sponsored giveaway made Tim Ralston of Jim Coleman Cadillac very happy! Dominions own Lyndsey Rodriguez is speaking at each of t...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Google's Done It Again!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Googles-Done-It-Again.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Breaking news Google hates numbers.  It turns out the 1, 2, 3, 4 rating system was just a short pit stop to the of-course-not-final method of displaying review information by consumers.  Now Google+ Local (formerly known as Google Places, formerly a 5-st...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Fall Fest Contest ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Fall-Fest-Contest-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer is having a Fall Fest Contest in which 5 lucky winners can win a copy of the new and popular book Unfair Advantage, co authored by our very own Glen Garvin and George Nenni.To Participate: Its very easy!  The contest begins on October 15...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Inventory Solutions Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Inventory-Solutions-Case-Study.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bob Demers, General Manager of MidWay Buick (Somersworth, NJ) wanted to implement a used vehicle analytics program to increase turn rates and produce more gross profit on used vehicle inventory. He was interested in arming his salespeople with tools that ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[What is KanbanCoding.com?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_What-is-KanbanCodingcom.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.comCreating a new app or web site often takes a lot of clear thinking and hard work No doubt about it.  You have to organize your thoughts, write them down, identify work or t...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Location Based Advertising in New Compact Car]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Location-Based-Advertising-in-N.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By: Eric Larson, MashableToyota Tuesday demod its own version of a smart car. The single-user vehicle, called the Smart INSECT (short for Information Network Social Electric City Transporter), uses the companys COMS (super-compact electric vehicle...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Ferrari of Houston Stays Ahead with Dominon's Cross Sell Report Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Ferrari-of-Houston-Stays-Ahead-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ChallengeWhen Don Pierce, General Manager of Ferrari of Houston (Houston, TX), wanted to better track the market trends in his area, he utilized the help of Dominions Cross-Sell Report. Ferrari is not a high volume business, so I need to be able to ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Unfair Advantage]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Unfair-Advantage.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Automotive Experts, Glen Garvin and George Nenni, Hit Amazon Best-Seller ListGlen Garvin, Group General Manager and George Nenni, VP of Operations for Dominion Dealer Solutions, recently hit NINE separate Amazon.com best-seller lists with new book ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[ 10 SEO Myths Debunked]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_-10-SEO-Myths-Debunked.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By: StevePlunkett, Social FreshSEO is dead.Social Media has replaced SEO.Tired of all the confusion?Not sure where to turn for solid advice? Lets try to alleviate the fuzziness and get down to brass tacks.Check out these 10 Social Media and SEO Myths deb...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Onshore vs Off: What is the right Balance?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Onshore-vs-Off-Whats-the-Right-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer SolutionsIve worked with offshore teams for over 6 years both as a contractor (with an offshore team) and as a VP in my current post heading up Product Development for Dominion Dealer Solutions.Managi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Improved Online Reputation Management: Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Improved-Reputation-Management-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[There once was a time when Rodger Lau, Executive Vice President of Jeffrey Automotive Group didnt really think about his online reputation. After attending a seminar on the importance of online reviews, Lau decided it may be something to look into. After...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[September Article Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_September-Article-Recap.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During the busy month of September we have been featured in several magazines. Be sure to stay updated on our Dominion articles!"Outrun the Bear" by George Nenni pg 40 in the AutoSuccess Magazine explains the importance of Online Reputation Management (OR...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Launch of Unfair Advantage: George Nenni]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-Launch-of-Unfair-Advantage-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By: George NenniAs the incredible energy from last week's launch of Unfair Advantage is now behind us, it is impressive to reflect back on the original vision for the book and how it came to be.  Brian Pasch first proposed the idea to me earlier this year...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[You Won't Need a Driver's License by 2040]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_You-Wont-Need-a-Drivers-License.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By Doug Newcomb, Wired(Wired) -- The timeline for autonomous cars hitting the road en masse keeps getting closer. GM's Cadillac division expects to produce partially autonomous cars at a large scale by 2015, and the automaker also predicts it will have fu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Quality-Assurance-vs-Quality-Co.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Vic Fees PMP, Dev Manager, Dominion Web, DriveDominion.comQuality is the degree to which the inherent characteristics of a thing (i.e., your product or service) fulfill requirements and meets expectations. The process of producing something of ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Direct Mail to Boost Revenue: Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Direct-Mail-to-Boost-Revenue-Ca.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[John Lambert, President of Lambert Auto Sales in Claremont, New Hampshire, like many dealers, changed the way he operated his business to stay competitive in a tight economy. The majority of Lambert Auto Sales customers were monitoring their spending hab...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Importance of Documentation ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Importance-of-Documentation-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Documentation. Although every developer needs it, most dislike the thought of creating documentation but still complain vocally when its lacking.  Creating proper documentation is also expensive, requiring hours of developer or specialized staff time, an...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Launch of Unfair Advantage:Glen Garvin]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-Launch-of-Unfair-Advantage.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[After the Launch of Unfair AdvantageGlen Garvin When I first heard the idea to have 17 authors co-write a book to the automotive community, the words cynical and skeptical would have been an understatement on how I felt about it. I didnt know how well it...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[One Man Hacked: A Story of Lost Information Part II]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_One-Man-Hacked-A-Story-of-Lost-0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One Man Hacked:  A Story of Information LostPart IINeil BibbinsDominion Dealer SolutionsIn Part I of One Man Hacked:  A Story of Information Lost, the story of a WIRED Magazine article went viral when Senior Writ Mat Honan was epically hacked, was des...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[One Man Hacked: A Story of Lost Information]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_One-Man-Hacked-A-Story-of-Lost-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One Man Hacked:  A Story of Information Lost Part INeil BibbinsDominion Dealer SolutionsEarly last month a WIRED Magazine article went viral when Senior Writ Mat Honan was epically hacked.  The first paragraph of his lengthy article tells the tale:In th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Phone Leads:  4 Tips to Close a Sale]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Phone-Leads-4-Tips-to-Close-a-S.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know studies show that 50% of sales for most dealerships start with a phone conversation? While phone leads could be considered an easy close, many dealerships struggle with them - losing opportunities and money. Here are four tips to help convert...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[East Coast Honda Sustains Incremental Sales After Incoporating DealActivator]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_East-Coast-Honda-Sustains-Incre.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Kirt Cahill, CFO of East Coast Honda (South Myrtle Beach, SC) had long embraced the value of targeting in equity customers to drive incremental sales. Working with yet another vendor, however, presented its own set of challenges. "We saw a great deal of b...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[August Article Recap]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_August-Article-Recap.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[We are posting all of our published articles that you might have missed during our last summer month of August!  Make you sure you're up to date with our Dominion discoveries! Dealer Magazine Article Email Series Part III by Neil Bibbins explaining the im...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Knowing Your Customer's Needs=Successful Product Development]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Knowing-Your-Customers-NeedsSuc.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Written by Adam Dennis, VP, Prod Dev, Dominion Dealer Solutions, DriveDominion.comProviding software products that meet your customers needs usually results in happy customers and good earnings.  If the product is an an easy-to-use app that helps your cu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AutoCon: PCG Consultng Technology Award]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_AutoCon-PCG-Consultng-Technolog.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wow.  Last night was an exciting night for the industry with the emergence of a new, compelling industry event, AutoCon, in Las Vegas.  On the Opening Night, PCG Consulting presented their coveted technology awards.  Over the last few years, Brian Pasch a...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Phoenix Roadshow Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Pheonix-Roadside-Success.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Workshop on Digital Strategies was a success at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass & Spa.  At this workshop location 10 dealerships and 14 dealers were represented.We had a great dealer panel staffed with seasoned professionals:Xavier Brizar from Lu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Did you miss the GM eSummit?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Did-you-miss-the-GM-eSummit.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Last Thursday marked the first stop in the 2012 General Motors' eSummit. We were thrilled to not only sponsor this great event for GM dealers, but to have one of our own Lyndsey Rodriguez, speak as well. The Summit- promoted as an opportunity for dealers ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Marketing: GetAuto Offer Dealers Ways to Convert a Cell Phone to a Sell Phone]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Mobile-Marketing-GetAuto-Offer-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mobile marketing is on the rise, which can mean more leads for dealerships. If a prospect is searching for a vehicle using their mobile device, studies show they want to view the vehicle immediately. GetAuto is committed to helping dealers sell more cars,...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Anyone Remember Google Wave? Anyone?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Anyone-Remember-Google-Wave-Any0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[It's OK. If you blinked you would have missed the product's lifespan following the May 2009 launch that generated lofty adjectives such as spectacular. A common theme was that the product was going revolutionize email and perhaps the Internet as a who...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Bryan Anderson Set to Speak at CRM Convention]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Bryan-Anderson-Set-to-Speak-at-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 2012 CRM Convention is the industry's first show dedicated to CRM. Taking place September 10 &amp; 11, 2012 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel &amp; Casino, the conference will have discussions about the most important tool in your dealership - customer rel...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni and Glen Garvin to Speak at AutoCon 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_George-Nenni-and-Glen-Garvin-to.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Every year, hundreds of dealers, managers, directors and operations officers attend AutoCon 2012. AutoCon is the industrys largest event for the automotive industry with unprecedented quality of speakers, workshops, and exhibition space. This year, the e...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[College Hills Honda Success with Dominion's DealActivator™]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_College-Hills-Honda-Experiences.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsDon Asher, General Sales Manager at College Hills Honda (Wooster, OH) was spending too much time doing things by hand. Don explains, I would get the service appointment list for the next business day, pull old d...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recap of Chicago Roadshow!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Recap-of-Chicago-Roadshow.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[On July 26th Dominion had a great showing at our first stop to our workshop roadshow in Chicago. &nbsp;We covered topics from dealer mobile apps to live video and had an enthusiastic dealer panel sharing their experiences with their peers.Industry expert ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Jerome De Nijs Shares His Interning Experience]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Jerome-De-Nijs-Shares-His-Inter.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Jerome de Nijs is an intern here at Dominion Enterprises. He is a rising Sophomore at Brown University, and is concentrating in Computer Science.&nbsp;We've&nbsp;asked Jerome to tell us a little bit about what hes done here and his thoughts on his experi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Employees Contribute to Several Automotive Magazines]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Employees-Contribute-V.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia &amp; Industry RelationsDominion is proud to employ individuals who are pioneering certain areas of the industry and who offer valuable knowledge about new techniques and programs. Some of these employees have articles they have wri...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[What We Are Pinning: Our Top Picks on Pinterest]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_What-Were-Pinning-Our-Top-Picks.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsWeve talked a lot about the Power of Pinterest and why Pinterest is quickly becoming a dominating power in social media recently. Believe it or not, we havent just been saying all those great things abo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Ferrari of Houston Utilizes Cross-Sell to Gain Competitive Advantage]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Ferrari-of-Houston-Utilizes-Cro.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia &amp; Industry RelationsDon Peirce, General Manager of Ferrari of Houston, needed to keep better track of where Ferraris were being sold in his market in order to stay ahead of the competition. In order to do this, he utilized the h...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Lyndsey Rodriguez to Speak at GM eSummit]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Lyndsey-Rodriguez-to-Speak-at-G.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsLooking to gain a better understanding of why videos are becoming vital to your dealership? Want to learn the many ways videos can be utilized at your dealership and several tools to choose from when le...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto-Response E-mail Guidelines]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_AutoResponse-Email-Guidelines.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsAuto-response emails are something that everyone has received at some point in time. They are usually vague, emotionless, and offer no optional way of contacting the person sending it. However, email comm...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for NADA's Dealer of the Year Award]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Nominations-Are-Now-Being-Accep.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsIn partnership with Ally and in cooperation with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), TIME is proud to present the 44th annual TIME Dealer of the Year award. In addition to exhibiting excepti...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Specialties Roadshow 2012 is Coming to Chicago, Phoenix, and Miami]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Specialties-Roa.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsACTION REQUIRED: Digital Strategies You Need To Be Doing NowDominion Dealer Specialties is going on the road! The first stop of our workshop tour is Chicago, on July 26, 2012.We will have experts from th...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[July Customer Webinar - Making Twitter Work for You]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_July-Customer-Webinar-Making-Tw.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[TITLE:"Unleashing the Power of SocialMedia: Making Twitter Work for You"DATE: July 19, 2012TIME: 2:00 PM 3:00 PM EDTDiscover how powerful Twitter can be to brand your business,create relationships, generate leads and u...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Answer Delivers on Commitment to Customer Service]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Live-Answer-Delivers-on-Commitm.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Phil Barras, VP of Dealer Services for Dominion Dealer Solutions is pleased to announce a more convenient way for our customers to connect with our support staff through Live Answer. With one call, our customers will connect with a Live Answer Specialist ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Solar Light For Africa - Part 3]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Solar-Light-For-Africa-Part-3.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsIn Part 2 of this blog series, I covered our team's work in Jinja and Zziba, installing solar light for both an orphanage and clinic there. While in Jinja, we stayed at the Nile River Camp; a fantastic camp...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Owns Your Passwords?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Who-Owns-Your-Passwords.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recently a client requested a file containing his customers' usernames and passwords for one of our web applications. In most cases passwords are encrypted and unavailable, but it raises an interesting question: Who owns log-in names and passwords? Person...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Solar Light For Africa - Part 2]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Solar-Light-For-Africa-Part-2.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsIn the first part of this blog series, I covered the trek to Karamoja and solar light installation in one of the most remote villages of the world. This is what happened after we left Karamoja....After a we...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Solar Light For Africa - Part 1]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_0b1705712f2dda284ad3cb152f5f2064.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsMedia and Industry Relations Manager Peyton Hoffman recently went on a mission trip to Africa. The experience has had a profound effect on her so we asked her to share herexperiencewith us. This is what s...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Websites are Dead]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Mobile-Websites-are-Dead.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wow, now that is a shocking headline to read, eh?  What kind of idiot would say that mobile websites are dead?  We all know that mobile Internet use across the U.S. and the world is growing extremely fast.  In fact, many studies agree that Internet use on...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Happy-Fourth-of-July.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Being headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, Independence Day is especially exciting. Virginia Beach is only about 30 minutes away from the Dominion Dealer Solutions headquarters, so many celebrate the holiday with sun and sand; grilling hamburgers and watc...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions' Favorite Blogs]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Favor.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsAs a company that has our own blog section, we take interest in other automotive blogs on the Internet. We are constantly searching the web, looking for the best blogs in order to keep updated on all aspect...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[George Nenni to Speak at Internet Battle Plan X]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_George-Nenni-to-Speak-at-Intern.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Internet Battle Plan is back! Starting July 17th and ending the 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada, this wildly successful seminar for automotive dealers will see Jim Ziegler, the seminars creator, and a hand-picked group of speakers demonstrate numerous techniqu...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[A Swiss Army App for Auto Dealers]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_A-Swiss-Army-App-For-Auto-Deale.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Swiss Army knife. This little beauty comes complete with two blades, tweezers, toothpick, corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener, flat-and phillips-head screwdrivers, nail file, scissors, saw, file, hook, magnifying glass, pen, fish scaler, hex wrench, ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Steve Lausch]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions Shares in Thrifty Car Rental Conference]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Share.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mark Stringfellow recently represented Dominion Dealer Solutions at the Thrifty Car Rental Conference. We asked Mark to share his experience with us."The Thrifty experience was a great one! As you may already know, Thrifty is well known and successful in ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Meet The Interns of Dominion Dealer Solutions ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Meet-The-Interns-of-Dominion-De.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Common knowledge maintains that one of the great ways to stay in touch with what is "happening" in the marketplace is to ask a student. We try to make this a regular practice here at Dominion by inviting a constant flow of college interns into our Marketi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jen Sanford]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Toyota of Scranton Shares Equity Mining Success ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Toyota-of-Scranton-Shares-Equit.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsHere at Dominion Dealer Solutions, we share in the success of all dealerships, especially those that we are honored topartner with. Today we would like to share a story from Toyota of Scranton, describing ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions' Group General Manager Joins CARFAX Webinar Series]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Group.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsDominion Dealer Solutions' Glen Garvin is joining the CARFAX PowerUp webinar series by contributing his insight in their presentation of Mobile Protocol Friday, June 22nd. This particular webinar will explo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions Employee Recounts Experience as Translator During OpSail 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Emplo0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsLast weekend, OpSail 2012 took place in Norfolk, Virginia. The event brought many sailboats from around the world to our port.  Our very own Andrea Buhyoff volunteered as a translator for the Brazilian Navy...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Father/Son Look-A-Like Sweepstakes Winner Announced! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_FatherSon-LookALike-Sweepstakes.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsDominion Dealer Solutions would like to thank everyone for participating in the Father/Son Look-A-Like Sweepstakes. We had a great time looking at all the amazing photos and reading the wonderful storie...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions Employee Recounts Experience with the Cincinnati Reds]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Emplo.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsLast week, Victoria Bowman, Inventory Marketing Consultant for Dominion Dealer Solutions, was chosen to sing the national anthem at a Cincinnati Reds home game. We asked Victoria to fill us in on this once ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Tuesday Tune-Up with A.J. Maida ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Tuesday-TuneUp-with-AJ-Maida-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry Relations1. In your opinion, what is the most important thing a person ready to purchase a vehicle should look for in a dealership?I realize this is information for the dealer but the best way for me to present thi...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion's New Adaptive Technology ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominions-New-Adaptive-Technolo.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsDominion Dealer Solutions launched it's new website platform, Dominion Adaptive Websites, today. This platform is unique, in that it is built using Adaptive Design Technology. This technology provides enhan...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Google Recommends Smartphone Web Design ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Google-Recommends-Smartphone-We.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Google announced their recommendations for building smartphone-optimized websites, and we're very excited that their recommendation lines up perfectly with how our new Adaptive Websites work. Specifically, they say:"Sites that use responsive ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Sean Stansell]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Father/Son Look-A-Like Facebook Sweepstakes! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_FatherSon-LookALike-Facebook-Sw.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Father's Day is just around the corner and here at Dominion Dealer Solutions, we want to celebrate Dads and all that they do for us! Fathers and Sons tend to resemble one another, whether in physical appearance or personality, and we want to see how you r...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[2012 Automotive Boot Camp Conference Recap ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_2012-Automotive-Boot-Camp-Confe.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA["Just thirty more seconds! You can do anything for thirty seconds!" Shouted Rick Ivone, fitness expert/drill sergeant at the opening of the 3rd Annual Automotive Boot Camp in LasVegas in May, as he ran through a myriad of exercise routines. At this poin...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jen Sanford]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Responding to More Change on Google Places Pages ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Responding-to-More-Change-on-Go.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Google rolled out the latest of their near-weekly changes to Google Places. The latest change is identified on Google's blog and a tidy video can be found on YouTube. We had a nice, proactive contact by our Account Executive which also gave us a PDF (wh...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brice Englert]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[We're Taking Your Favorite Childhood Books to Africa ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Were-Taking-Your-Favorite-Child.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[What's your favorite childhood book and Why?As some of you know, I will be leaving for vacation in Uganda in a little less than three weeks. While the main goal of this trip is to install solar light in clinics, schools and homes throughout the country, o...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Tuesday Tune-Up with Chris Costner ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_9f25a1c37a5ddc90ca31781c4120e453.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[1. In your opinion, what is the most important thing a person ready to purchase a vehicle should look for in a dealership?I believe both transparency and a genuine motivation to be of service should be top priority for anyone looking to do business with a...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Joins Automotive Industry Leaders at AN Marketing Event]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Joins-Automotive-Indus.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsLast week, I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 2012 Automotive News Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles, CA. This was my first Automotive News- hosted event and I have to say, it was First Class....]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions Massachusetts Office Presented with The Presidents Award from Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Massa.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsDominion Dealer Solutions was presented with The Presidents Award from Downtown Pittsfield today. The award was given for making a substantial investment in downtown Pittsfield by moving its business, with...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion VP Embarks on the 2013 Nissan Altima Experience]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-2013-Nissan-Altima-Experien.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[My Nissan Altima ExperienceFor those of you who havent been following along on Twitter or Pinterest, I won the 2013 Nissan Altima Experience, based on a promotion done by PinPuff.com (a Klout-type website based on Pinterest influence).  Despite poor ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions Sponsors Automotive Marketing Boot Camp]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dominion-Dealer-Solutions-Spons.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[May 15-17 at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas, NVDominion Dealer Solutions is pleased to sponsor the 2012 Automotive Boot Camp May 15-17 at the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.Stayed tuned for some great pres...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA['Pin It If She Loves It' Contest]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Pin-It-If-She-Loves-It-Contest.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsContinuing with our Mothers Day celebration, were excited to present to you a opportunity to WIN utilizing the social media site Pinterest. To enter you simply need to create a pin board on the site that ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[We have a Winner! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_We-have-a-Winner-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Donna Hougnon with Kelleher Motor Company for winning the "Can you Spot the Difference" contest. Donna will receive a $100 VISA gift card, courtesy of Dominion Dealer Solutions. Thank you to everyone who participated and again, Congratu...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Spot the Differences and Win a $100 VISA gift card!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Spot-the-Differences-and-Win-a-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Below are two photos, one is the original (top) and one has been altered (bottom). There are 10 things that have been changed in the bottom photo. Can you spot all of them?List all 10 differences correctly and you will be entered to win a $100 VISA gift...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Which Auto OEM Sites Are Getting Pinned on Pinterest?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Which-Auto-OEM-Sites-Are-Gettin.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[I remain very curious of Pinterest, and its increased activity from the automotive perspective.&nbsp; Ive followed a few car dealers, more than a few OEMs, and have been carefully watching the pinning activity thats been going on related to vehicles, ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Group General Manager of Dominion Dealer Solutions Teaches How to Unlock Potential Inventory Treasures from your CRM at the 12th Digital Dealer]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_79919a93cf899dcaf89bd833a01417e9.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Glen Garvin, Group General Manager of Dominion Dealer Solutions, will be sharing his knowledge with dealers at Digital Dealers 12th conference, on practical ways they can improve their sourcing for used vehicles using both traditional and progressive tech...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Trade Commission and Auto Dealership Advertising]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Federal-Trade-Commission-and-Au.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[by Peyton HoffmanMedia & Industry RelationsIf dealerships were a meal, advertising & marketing would be the dessert. It is the cherry-on-top, and usually receives that level of attention. However, recently here in the automotive industry, sometimes...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Strategies for Reputation Management Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_5-Strategies-for-Reputation-Man.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[George Nenni, Vice President of Operations for Dominion Dealer Solutions, discusses the importance of successful Reputation Management strategies in a recent DealerRefresh blog post. George writes specifically about how automotive dealerships should handl...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[How Auto Dealers Ensure Getting Reviews on Yelp!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-to-Ensure-Youre-Getting-Rev.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anytime I go somewhere new, you better believe I utilize my Yelp app on my iPhone. Its my go-to for restaurants, shopping, and as of lately, car dealerships. Yelp is the best place to read online reviews for basically anything. This means that its neces...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[The Oscars Bring Everyone Together, Even Hyundai & Wes Anderson]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_e80915ab2241c32551e8535190998475.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[This past week kicked off with Hollywoods biggest night, the Academy Awards. It is a night to celebrate great films and the minds behind them. Billy Crystal hosted the event with tremendous winners that included the likes of Christopher Plummer (Beginner...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Peyton Hoffman]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Nissan Recalls 250,000 Vehicles for Safety Issues]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Nissan-Recalls-25000-vehicles-f.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Do you own a Nissan Juke, Infiniti M or Infiniti QZ56? Then pay attention! Nissan is recalling almost 250,000 of these vehicles. The direct-injection engine can become loose- causing potential leaks. Hearing the word recall, can be terrifying and potent...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Should Dealers Have an Interest in Pinterest?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Should-Dealers-Have-an-Interest.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[During a recent management retreat, a colleague introduced the group to the Internets fastest growing Social Networking site, Pinterest.com. Pinterest (pronounced pin-terest, not pin-interest) has burst onto the Internet with growth rates we havent see...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Nenni]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Find it at NADA 2012 Booth 964]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_d83ede7cbc9a799adc5587a7688d6ce0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Going to NADA 2012? Dominion Dealer Solutions (DDS) is a proud participant at this year's National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention and exposition, February 3-6. DDS will be setting up shop for the course of the event in NADA Booth 964, w...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[2012 :: The Year of Dominion]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_2012-The-Year-of-Dominion.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[By Robert Berndt, president of Dominion Dealer SolutionsThis is an exciting year for those of us in the Dominion family. For the last few years, our business managers have been listening to our customers' needs and working towards product and organizatio...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Steve Lausch]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Use mobile marketing to drive traffic to your showroom]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Use-mobile-marketing-to-drive-t.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mobile marketing is the use of cell phones and other mobile devices to market a brand or message, and it plays a powerful role in an integrated marketing strategy. Mobile marketing is commonly used in order to increase brand awareness, generate customer o...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your digital strategy when it comes to vehicle photos?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_What-is-your-digital-strategy-w.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The experts state that pictures are worth a 100,000 words.  Posting vehicle photos of your new and used inventory is critical to conveying a complete story to your shoppers and potential customers.  Vehicles without photos are essentially not telling a co...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Listening?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Are-You-Listening.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Every one of your customers is talking about you. Some are just quick verbal exchanges with friends and family. But in increasing numbers, your customers are beginning to share their opinions with anyone who takes the time to listen. And its all happenin...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Google up to now?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_What-is-Google-up-to-now.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Now that you have all claimed your Google Places page and begun incorporating reviews into your overall reputation management strategy, you may be wondering exactly what Google is doing with this new Places initiative. Since your Places page is absolutely...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Do Industry Awards Really Matter for a Dealership?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Do-Industry-Awards-Really-Matte.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The answer is yes, awards can make a difference. Its human nature to want to win and to be around winners. The benefits of winning something will impact, in a positive way, both your staff and customers.As the marketing director, I am proud to say ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Dealers use the top Auto CRM to hire (and keep) top automotive salespeople ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dealers-use-the-top-Auto-CRM-to.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[We interact with numerous auto dealers on a daily basis. We keep our eye out for what auto dealers are doing for their dealership advertising and will often catch their employment listings. We love it when we see Autobase listed as a benefit in a deal...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting more done, faster with Auto CRM in your car dealership ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Getting-more-done-faster-with-A.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[We all look for ways to get though our day-to-day tasks quickly.  Between all the clients that are coming into the showroom and adding and/or updating customer records in the dealership CRM, its easy to feel that all the pointing and clicking is draggi...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Prime To Google Change]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Prime-To-Google-Change.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[You may have heard that Google recently made substantial changes to their Google Places functionality and with that, the rating system that represents your dealership. For those not fully up to speed on these changes, or the impact to your dealership, we ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[The Power of Influence]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-Power-of-Influence.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last few months we have been discussing the different components of Prime Response, the all-new reputation management solution from Autobase.&nbsp; The first component, PROFILE enables your dealership to distribute professionally created content...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Don't Turn A Blind Eye To Your Online Reputation]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dont-Turn-A-Blind-Eye-To-Your-O.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[We have already discussed the first component of reputation management, known as PROFILE, and how it enables your dealership to distribute professionally created content across the web. &nbsp;&nbsp;Once your dealership's profile shows up professionally on...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Fighting Back With Reputation Management]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Fighting-Back-With-Reputation-M.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Google and the new Internet, online reputation management has quickly become a vital component of any successful branding strategy.  This is as true for the auto dealer as it is for his favorite restaurant across the street.  In fact, 25% of ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Soar by mining the data in your Auto CRM System ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Soar-by-mining-the-data-in-your.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Am I a lemming or an eagle?  Not sure? Unfortunately, most auto dealers, either consciously or unconsciously seem to opt for the lemming answer.  Here's what I mean ...When most auto dealers consider advertising and look at their marketing budgets th...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[CRM, ILM, and BDC dealership software drives process on the road-to-the-sale ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_CRM-ILM-and-BDC-dealership-soft.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Everything we do in life has a process whether we realize it or not.&nbsp; Once you think about it, you can start to see that even the smallest act require certain steps.&nbsp; Perfect example: when you brush your teeth, you arent going to start without ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Power of Search in Auto Dealer CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-Power-of-Searchin-Auto-Deal.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Were I still in retail and fortunate enough to use Autobase as our dealership CRM system, I would have had a Search button in every screen and logbook. Talk about saving me some time back then!Man, talk about "Knowledge is Power!" With one push of a but...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Four Keys to a Winning Video Strategy]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Four-Keys-to-a-Winning-Video-St.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Featured in the March 2011 AutoSuccess Magazine http://bit.ly/eUx194Written by Bryan AndersonTodays customers are more mobile than ever. They are also more distracted by apps, games, and constant communication via social networking. Because of th...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Automotive CRM To Drive Fixed Ops Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Using-Automotive-CRM-To-Drive-F.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[In a previous blog we discussed the "Serviced, Not Sold" customers (servicing with your dealership but never purchasing). But what of the reverse? Customers who buy from the dealership but never come back for service. Are you taking advantage of the po...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Automotive CRM to drive sales appointments]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Using-Automotive-CRM-to-drive-s.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need the help of automotive CRM to bring customers into your auto dealership? For automotive salespeople, the Business Planner in Autobase CRM provides a great starting place. Additionally, the following are a few, simple suggestions that you sho...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Profile by Prime Response Reputation Management ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Prime-Response-Reputation-Manag.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Reputation Management :: the process of tracking customer actions and their opinions about a specific brand or company; reporting on those actions and opinions; and reacting to that report creating a feedback loop.1With massive changes by Google last Octo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto dealer Equity Lead Management made easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Auto-Dealer-Equity-Lead-Managem.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[What is easier than shooting fish in a barrel?Well you can find out by visiting the February issue of AutoSuccess Magazine, page 39 to be exact. Here is a quick glimpse.Selling customers that are in an equity position is nothing new; but where this used...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reputation Management simplified]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Reputation-Management-simplifie.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Reputation Management has been the buzz of the year from the Digital Dealer Conference to NADA, most recently. So why is auto dealer reputation management gaining so much steam in the automotive industry? Why right now?It is all about a tale of lost traf...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Decision making Deal Breakers when choosing Auto Dealer CRM software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Decision-making-Deal-Breakers-w.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're an auto dealer looking for an automotive CRM system, chances are you begin your research with certain features in mind -- CRM software features that you can use every day to sell more cars at lower costs. With over 20 years of auto CRM experien...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Autobase and @utoRevenue Will Release ALL NEW Reputation Management Solution at NADA]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Autobase-and-utoRevenue-Will-Re.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The word is out:&nbsp; Autobase and @utoRevenue are due to release our ALL-NEW reputation management solution at NADA!The Internet is changing before our eyes. Many stores are seeing as much as half their web traffic being diverted away from their dealer ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Planning Tips for Automotive Professionals at NADA 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Planning-Tips-for-Automotive-Pr.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[This time of year is quite busy for most in the automotive industry and with the fast approach of NADA 2011, things wont be slowing down anytime soon.  Preparing, planning, organizing, and prioritizing for the annual visit is vitally important to a succe...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Set More Appointments Using Automotive CRM]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Set-more-appointments-using-Aut.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Look around your auto dealership right now. What do you see? Do you have a constant flow of showroom traffic? Are all sales professionals busy? Each member of dealership management helping to work a deal? More often than not, most of these questions ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Auto Dealer CRM Software to market Serviced, Not Sold customers ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Using-Auto-Dealer-CRM-Software-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Are you marketing your dealership sales staff to your service customers?&nbsp; Using your service drive to identify potential sales?&nbsp; Everyone in the automotive industry knows that now, more than ever, your service drive is driving profits.&nbsp; So ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Newest Automotive Market? Teens Text More Than 3,705 Monthly!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Newest-Automotive-Market-Teens-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm Maddie Anderson, and I am currently interning at Autobase. I traveled around to most of the departments while spending time here this week which gave me an exclusive look at each of the integral parts and people that make up Autobase. While spending...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Equity Lead Generation – Putting the Power Back in Your Hands]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Equity-Lead-Generation-Putting-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[In one month we sold 68 vehicles with an average gross of nearly $2,400 per unit from Equity Alerts.&nbsp; My managers all agree: This is the best lead generation tool they have ever seen.  Illinois Toyota/Lexus DealerThe recon work collected from Dea...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Increase Campaign Related Sales by 358%]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Increase-Campaign-Related-Sales.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Going Digital!&nbsp; It isn't a want to anymore, it is a must do.&nbsp; Check out a glimpse from the full story, Going Digital How David Withnell Increased Campaign Related Sales by 358%, which was featured in AutoSuccess Magazine. Making it happen is exa...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto CRM Software helps you find the used car inventory you need ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Auto-CRM-Software-helps-you-fin.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[I overheard a conversation the other day at an auto dealership between a sales person and a sales manager that went something like this ...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Where did your customer go?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They left.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why did they leav...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Discover new value in your Automotive CRM system]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Discover-new-value-in-your-Auto.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[As I visit auto dealerships, it is fairly common for me to hear the complaint that there just isnt anybody walking in to the showroom to buy cars anymore.&nbsp; New approaches by consumers to car buying and the economic turn have changed the industry.&nb...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making December Your Top Sales Month]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Making-December-The-Top-Sales-M.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Making the most of the holiday season can be a huge task, considering that things typically slow down for auto dealers this time of year.&nbsp; Below are a few ways to keep the phones ringing, doors swinging, and leads dinging.1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Partici...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Need a tune-up for your Auto CRM?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Need-a-tuneup-for-your-Auto-CRM.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ultimately, your CRM solution is in place for a single reason -- to help your store make more money, today and in the long term. If that is not happening, there are times when a relaunch of the automotive CRM effort is exactly what an auto dealership n...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[What makes work with Auto Dealer CRM Software so exciting?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_What-makes-work-with-Auto-Deale.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[What excites you to go to work every day?&nbsp; If you're an auto dealer, part of dealership sales management, or an automotive salesperson, you are in the business of putting people in vehicles.&nbsp; But is that what drives you?&nbsp; Is there anything ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winterizing Fixed Ops - Preventing Cold Weather Slumps]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Winterizing-Fixed-Ops-Preventin.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Winter is quickly approaching which means things can slow down in auto dealerships because of bad weather and cold temperatures.&nbsp; To avoid a lull in business, specifically that surrounding fixed operations; here are some simple marketing suggestions ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Sky's the Limit with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_The-Skys-the-Limit-with-Automot.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Six years ago, I boarded a plane and headed to New York. I was visiting my first automotive dealership for CRM training. I didnt really know what to expect when I walked through the doors. Sure I had been to auto dealerships before, but only as a cust...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving from Autobase!!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Happy-Thanksgiving-from-Autobas.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving is a great time of year. Not that we should need occasion to stop and count our blessings, but it does provide unique opportunity to think about the things for which we are truly thankful.Here at Autobase, we are thankful for the last 20 yea...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using the Auto CRM Service Logbook to amplify sales]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Using-the-Auto-CRM-Service-Logb.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[OK, confession: Ive never serviced my car at the dealership where I bought my car. In fact, I dont recall going on a service walk with my salesman or receiving follow-up to schedule my first service visit. Maybe I'm the exception? I wish that were ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Dealer CRM and the value of accurate customer data ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Auto-Dealer-CRM-and-the-value-o.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Auto dealers face the perpetual task of investing in their own places of business. In doing so, dealership management must embrace the immutable laws of business. For one, there is no lack of progress in the retail automotive world: if it isnt happenin...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sweet Tweets For Your Holiday Season]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Sweet-Tweets-For-Your-Holiday-S.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Holidays are near and with that comes frantic gift buying, hectic family get-togethers, insane traffic, overdone holiday music in stores, and the chance to win a web ad -- on us! And it all happens on Twitter!During the month of November, followers o...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Dominion Dealer Solutions]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[How Auto CRM can help with dealership orphans]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-Auto-CRM-can-help-with-deal.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When a salesperson leaves your auto dealership (for whatever reason), what do you do with their customers? Perhaps you have an "orphan account" in your auto CRM system where you hold these customers records. Dealers often miss out on potential revenue b...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Put Automotive CRM to work for your auto dealership! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Put-Automotive-CRM-to-work-for-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most basic functions of any Auto Dealer CRM software worth its salt is to send letters, emails and schedule follow up calls to customers. When you break down the owner lifecycle you have 3 general timeframes:1. After delivery follow up- than...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM and the golden rule for auto dealer salespeople ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-and-the-golden-r.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[I visited an auto dealership in New Jersey about two years ago and met Bob, the salesman. Bob was able to play 9 holes of golf in the morning, come in to the dealership around 1 or 2 in the afternoon, and sell 2 cars daily ... once again (for effect) D...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prevent "Garbage in, Garbage out" with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Prevent-Garbage-in-Garbage-out-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[So weve all heard the old adage garbage in, garbage out. If incomplete, altered, and incorrect data is allowed to enter your CRM system you have just that, garbage in. And after years of garbage in going unchecked a database can become a mine fie...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Special Treatment ....Amazing Results]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Special-Treatment-Amazing-Resul.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The other week, I saw something unique at one of the auto dealerships using Autobase CRM. It is a high volume import store with an automotive BDC (business development center), and in an effort to increase their appointment, show, and sold rates, they ha...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tough economy means better Automotive CRM software data for auto dealers]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Tough-economy-means-better-Auto.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One thing that is crystal clear since the economy has been on the rocks is that auto dealerships are more aware of the quality of the data that is in their automotive CRM.When times are good and Floor Traffic is bountiful, the number of email addresses th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is the CPR in your Auto Dealer Software MIA? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Is-the-CPR-in-your-Auto-Dealer-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes even those of us at Autobase take for granted the functionality within our own Automotive CRM software. I started with Autobase as a trainer back in 2002 and I can still remember when we released the CPR (Customer Problem Resolution) module. D...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM Software featured at the 9th Digital Dealer Conference]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-Software-feature.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The 9th Digital Dealer Conference started today in Las Vegas at The Mirage and continues through Thursday. The exposition focuses on the advances and newcomers in digital technologies in the automotive world. Based on the turnout at DD8, over 1,000 deal...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who's driving Auto CRM at your auto dealership?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Whos-driving-Auto-CRM-at-your-a.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Any customer relationship management system (it wouldn't have to be an auto dealer CRM for the automotive industry) doesnt run its self. Someone has to be at the wheel driving, to avoid crashes. So who is driving your vehicle?Having and involved Dealer...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No such thing as a forgotten customer with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_No-such-thing-as-a-forgotten-cu.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[What if you were given a list of hot leads every month, leads for the sales people in your auto dealership to contact? You would jump on the opportunity for such a list of prospective buyers, right? Unfortunately, without a true automotive CRM system, t...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When the light goes on with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_When-the-light-goes-on-with-Aut.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just like the fictional A Team, I love it when a plan comes together! It's great to see an auto dealer realize some functionality that he held in his Autobase CRM, but didnt know about. Just the other day, I had a dealer comment to me that he had tak...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM Software: A one-stop shop for customer information?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-Software-A-onest.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[More auto dealers scratch their heads and wring their hands, genuinely wanting to market to ALL of their customers. Of course only a handful the people who interacted with the dealer are in their Internet Lead Management solution (ILM); and frankly, only...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From coffee and donuts to True Auto CRM ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_From-coffee-and-donuts-to-True-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the more successful dealership sales people I knew in my days of auto retail gave credence to "the early bird gets the worm" theory and also clearly demonstrated the ability to farm every opportunity he could find. Now, you have to recall that thi...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leads That Do All of The Work For You with Auto CRM]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Leads-That-Do-All-of-The-Work-F.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you havent already heard Autobase now offers Equity Alerts. This offering is truly nothing short of amazing! For our dealers that are taking advantage the pay offs are huge. Equity Alerts has been a huge success at our dealership. The information...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Got Tylenol? Multiple headaches from mulitple CRM Systems ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Got-Tylenol-Multiple-headaches-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[The mere thought of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is enough to raise the blood pressure of some auto dealers. While this response is due much in part to souring experiences with some CRM providers, many are frustrated from confusion over the c...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Autobase at GM eSummit 3.0]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Autobase-at-GM-eSummit-30.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[General Motors has hosted "eSummits" for their Internet and Service personnel for the past 3 years and they kicked off this year's group of meetings a few weeks ago in Orlando. Our Sales and Strategic Relations team at Autobase has been invited to partici...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA["Don't ever give up!"...and automotive CRM software can help!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dont-ever-give-upand-automotive.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Jim Valvano, the basketball coach at North Carolina State University, with his body racked by cancer that would ultimately take him from us at far too young an age, once stood before an assembly, and said ... Cancer may take my life, but it can never tak...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do the Math: Automotive CRM by the Numbers ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Do-the-Math-Automotive-CRM-by-t.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[As with some auto dealers, you may not be all that crazy about math. We like to add up all our profits, and dont mind subtracting costs of doing business. We multiply successful locations and franchises; but as dealers, we are divided when it comes to ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Internet lead vs. Phone lead in Auto Dealer CRM ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Internet-lead-vs-Phone-lead-in-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you analyze the data in your CRM system are 90% of your leads from the internet and not the phone? In the Autobase CRM, Internet Leads and Phone Leads are treated equally and the goal for each CRM entry type is the same ... GET THEM IN THE STORE!Have ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM at the core of Auto Dealership Marketing ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-at-the-core-of-A.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recently I was asked, "How can dealers best integrate their CRM system with their marketing efforts?" Because a solid Auto Dealer CRM is the central nervous system of the dealership's customer interactions, the software should also be at the very core of...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recession-proofing your business with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Recessionproofing-your-business.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[CRM isn't the cure-all for every ill in today's automotive market, but auto dealers can certainly use their auto dealer CRM systems to help weather the current recession. There are a number of ways this can happen, but here are just a few...Every deal co...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hot Selling with Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_d396a5be9b817720d3875a115ad6eb16.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[OK, so it is REALLY hot! The summer is in full swing with no reprieve in sight. As someone who enjoys the wonderful invention that is air conditioning, I dont particularly enjoy spending a lot of time on hot asphalt. I doubt you or your customers do a...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking Full Advantage of your Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Taking-Full-Advantage-of-your-A.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[CRM is a real investment, but significant, positive results await the store that takes full advantage of this software.So, how can auto dealerships best take advantage of their automotive CRM system? A couple thoughts. Assuming the CRM software is easy-...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Every car you see was sold!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Every-car-you-see-was-sold.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[As every oak came from an acorn, every car, truck, and SUV on the road traces back to a sale ... somewhere. That point is especially driven home as I look out of my sixth story office window and down over the I-465 beltway surrounding Indianapolis. That...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Has Auto Dealer CRM technology reached maturity?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Has-Auto-Dealer-CRM-technology-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 by Steve Lausch In preparation for an upcoming article in a leading trade publication for the automotive industry, I was asked the following question by the Editor-in-Chief: "Has Auto Dealer CRM technology reached maturity?"...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Auto CRM "best practices" for emailing dealership customers]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_More-Auto-CRM-best-practices-fo.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by Steve Lausch The benefits of your dealership using permission-based email marketing that is fully integrated with your Auto Dealer CRM software are numerous. A strong permission-based solution will help to:Ensure a highe...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[True Auto CRM provides strong desking for Auto Dealers]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_True-Auto-CRM-provides-strong-d.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Steve Lausch When it comes to desking deals, many auto dealerships are finding that the 4-Square process, introduced in the 60s, is no longer working. In the same way that menu selling has had a dramatic impact on F&I r...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unable to Finance?  Don't mark that deal 'DEAD' just yet!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Unable-to-Finance-Dont-mark-tha.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Steve Lausch There are a lot of reasons why sales people using Automotive CRM mark a deal 'DEAD.' Unfortunately, in the current economy, many potential buyers dealing with a job loss or low credit score are marked 'DEA...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM Best Practice: When to engage renewal customers]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-Best-Practice-Wh.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Steve Lausch Everyone's looking for best practices when it comes to Auto CRM in the dealership. Here's a great tip for taking that first step with your renewal opportunities.The best way to get off on the right foot with ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Don't work Internet leads at the expense of renewal business]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Dont-work-Internet-leads-at-the.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Steve Lausch Anymore these days, nearly EVERY prospect is an Internet customer -- that is, they begin their search for their next car or truck on the Web. And so, the focus (perhaps even the rage) of auto dealerships is a...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[90-67-33: Three numbers Automotive CRM users love ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_198e41b139d7cd2c69a55d3f79bc6197.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Steve Lausch 90Ninety percent of people who leave a dealership without buying are never contacted again. Think about that. Only 1 of out 10 people receive some sort of follow-up from the sales person or store? No matte...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Accept a narrow definition of a "dead deal"]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_87818632d3d5f8797d923fbfc06d2ec9.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Steve Lausch In the average auto dealership, you'll hear the term "dead deal" thrown around quite a bit. Frankly, it's as old as the business, but often times it is used to describe too many types of closed opportunities....]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The unquestionable benefits of True Auto CRM ]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_ee9df45dcf14ad13874b841e1b8e0e49.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Posted Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Steve Lausch True CRM providers have built their overall services around CRM. This means that the showroom control, the Internet Lead Management (ILM), the permission-based marketing solutions, the inventory components,...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No such thing as a Sold Custom in Automotive CRM Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_No-such-thing-as-a-SOLD-custome.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the key points separating the average dealership software (in terms of a CRM system) from the best-of-breed, auto dealer CRM is the grouping of customers. And one of the hurdles we in the auto retail industry need to clear (whether our auto CRM he...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to turn down floor traffic and make a good living at it!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-to-turn-down-floor-traffice.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Monday, June 28, 2010 by Steve Lausch In my last posting, we saw that 1,000 customers (or 500 households) will produce an average of 27 opportunities for renewal business each month -- month after month after month. Sales people don't have to rely on dea...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Would you hire this person for your automotive dealership?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Would-you-hire-this-person-for-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thursday, June 24, 2010 by Steve Lausch Turnover in the average auto dealership is nothing new, but with so many out of work, you might get the chance to interview some good people these days. Here's a scenario for you...Imagine interviewing your next pr...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Salespeople actually WANT Automotive CRM - Accountability]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Why-Salespeople-actually-WANT-A1.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Steve Lausch Wait a minute! The last thing sales people in automotive retail want is "Big Brother" watching over their shoulder, so why in the world would they want a CRM solution at their desk? It's for one, BIG (green) reason...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Salespeople actually WANT Automotive CRM - Retention]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Why-Salespeople-actually-WANT-A0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Friday, June 18, 2010 by Steve Lausch In the absence of true automotive CRM, the average dealership sales person is lucky to contact more than five previous customers per month who may be in the market for their next vehicle. In its presence, the average...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Salespeople actually WANT Automotive CRM - Communication]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Why-Salespeople-actually-WANT-A.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thursday, June 17, 20010 by Steve Lausch Whenever we begin working with auto dealers who have yet to step into the ring with customer relationship management for their dealership, we are almost always faced with the same concern: "Are my guys really going...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Dealers Looking for CRM Greatness]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Auto-Dealers-Looking-for-CRM-Gr.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Steve Lausch While there is still a good bit of confusion around automotive CRM in the marketplace today, there are far more auto dealers who have bought into the concept of technology-based customer relationship management than ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How can I get my CRM up quickly and begin making money ASAP!]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-can-I-get-my-CRM-up-quickly.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Monday, June 14, 2010 by Steve Lausch Good question. A little background to our take on the answer...In 2004, Autobase had noticed a growing interest (and confusion) by auto dealers in customer relationship management, or CRM. Having been the first to c...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automotive CRM as an add-on doesn't add up]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Automotive-CRM-as-an-addon-does.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Steve Lausch Back on March 9th, I posted a blog entry titled, "Will the TRUE CRM please stand up?" Inherent in the question is the simple fact that a host of companies in the marketplace are claiming to offer customer relations...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will the TRUE CRM please stand up?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_Will-the-TRUE-CRM-please-stand-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by Steve Lausch In my last post, I asked the question, "How many CRMs does an Auto Dealer need?" We determined that one, capable customer database only makes the most sense logically. But pragmatically, using six different products...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Many CRMs does a dealer need?]]></title>
<link>http://www.drivedominion.com/Dominion-Blog_How-Many-CRMs-does-a-dealer-nee.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Monday, June 7, 2010 by Steve Lausch "How many engines does a car need?" Obviously, one. It drives everything the vehicle does. Two engines (or six) would complicate a process that can (and should) be handled by one, capable engine.It's the same with A...]]></description>
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