• I Claimed My Google Business Profile, Now What?

    You don’t have to be a marketing guru to manage your shop’s online presence and keep it current with fresh, high-quality content. Mitchell 1 has recently released a new feature called Google Campaigns that makes it easy for shops to manage their Google Business Profile and Facebook page with just few clicks.

  • Do you know what SEO is? Should you know? Why yes you should!

    Search Engine Optimization – commonly referred to as “SEO” – is the foundation for driving online traffic to your website. The use of strong keywords, well written editorials, and a great looking website all contribute to increasing your shop’s SEO ranking in search engines. Learn some great tips from one of our marketing experts here at Mitchell 1 on how you can get SEO on your side to help your business grow in this blog!

  • Leveraging the Power of Verified Customer Reviews with SureCritic

    If you manage an auto repair shop, you may be questioning whether or not you should encourage online customer reviews.  But the right question you should ask is where should your customers’ feedback be seen?  Answer: On all search engines for optimal visibility! Learn from our Marketing Experts in this blog on why customer reviews with SureCritic are a true game changer for any business!

  • Responding to Reviews — Why it Matters

    Do you know how most consumers go about finding a new automotive repair shop? The latest SureCritic survey asks consumers about the influence of consumer reviews on that process. What if we told you 90% of consumers rely on consumer reviews when deciding where to service their vehicle – would that matter to your business success? You better believe it! This three-part blog post will explore what your online review reputation may be saying to your potential customers and how to take control of the message.

  • What Are Verified Reviews and Why Are They Better?

    Do you know how most consumers go about finding a new automotive repair shop? The latest SureCritic survey asks consumers about the influence of consumer reviews on that process. What if we told you 90% of consumers rely on consumer reviews when deciding where to service their vehicle – would that matter to your business success? You better believe it! This three-part blog post will explore what your online review reputation may be saying to your potential customers and how to take control of the message.

  • Making Reviews Work for Your Auto Repair Shop

    auto shop marketing - surecritic reviewsOne of the best tools in marketing is word-of-mouth. However, with the heavy adoption of social media, the old-fashioned face-to-face method is now being replaced by “device-to-device.”

  • 5 Things to Love about SureCritic Consumer Reviews

    We received the following email from a former SocialCRM customer telling us exactly what he missed about our service. The business owner complimented us on our consumer review system and our review partner SureCritic.