Every time you pause your Google Ads, the leads STOP.
That’s not a marketing strategy — that’s a rental agreement.
We’ve worked with dealerships across the country. And we keep seeing the same thing:
- PPC costs are climbing
- Profit margins are shrinking
- Dealers are stuck in a cycle of spend > pause > panic > repeat
But here’s the truth: the moment you stop paying Google, the traffic disappears because you never owned it in the first place.
And that’s the PROBLEM.
1. PPC is Renting. SEO is Owning.
Running paid ads is like leasing a car.
- You get predictable performance
- You pay every month
- But the second you stop paying, it’s gone
Organic SEO is different.
It’s like owning the vehicle.
There’s a bigger upfront investment, yes. But over time, you build equity. You get freedom. You get compounding returns.
2. What Happens When You Build Traffic You Own?
Here’s six months of real data from A3 Brands dealership clients:
DEALERSHIP 1
- 1,054 total organic leads
- Organic was the #1 traffic source
DEALERSHIP 2
- 1,243 total organic leads
- 1,028 were direct calls from search
We track every click, call, and form fill using ASC conversion tracking, Google Analytics 4, and your CRM.
No guesswork. Just clean data tied to revenue.
3. Why Dealers Are Shifting Now
Three reasons:
- PPC is getting more expensive. Dealers are bidding on the same high-intent keywords.
- Margins are tight. Every dollar needs to return profit — not just clicks.
- Organic leads convert better. Buyers trust organic. They’re further along, better informed, and more ready to buy.
This matters even more if you’re a multi-store group. Running ads for each website adds up fast. But SEO scales across locations without multiplying your spend.
4. What Makes A3 Brands SEO Different?
1. You See Everything
You get monthly reports with:
- Work completed
- Pages optimized
- Keywords tracked
- GA4 and GSC data
- Next month’s plan
No fluff. No black boxes.
2. We Track Leads, Not Just Traffic
Traffic means nothing if it doesn’t convert. We show you:
- Which pages drive leads
- Which leads become sales
- How SEO stacks up against PPC
4. Common Questions from Dealers
1. How long does it take?
You’ll see keyword movement in 8–12 weeks. Steady leads in months 3–4. Predictable flow by months 6–9.
2. Can I stop running PPC?
Yes — just not all at once. We phase your spend down as organic takes over.
3. What if rankings drop?
We track daily. And we always reserve part of your PPC budget as backup.
4. Does this work for groups?
Absolutely. Our framework is built to scale across locations.
5. Who This Is (and Isn’t) For
Good fit if you:
✅ Want to lower your paid ad spend
✅ Plan to grow or hold your store for 3–5 years
✅ Are ready to invest in 6–12 months of organic growth
Not a fit if you:
❌ Need fast, short-term results
❌ Plan to exit in 12 months
❌ Aren’t ready to commit to a long-term strategy
6. Here’s What Happens Next
Step 1: Free 30-Min Strategy Call
We audit your traffic, leads, and goals.
Step 2: Full SEO Audit
Technical issues, content gaps, local rankings, competitor benchmarks.
Step 3: Custom SEO Plan
We build a strategy with a timeline, expected results, and clear costs.
No pressure. Just clarity.
Final Word
The winners in the next 3 years won’t be the ones who outspend everyone.
They’ll be the ones who own their audience, control their costs, and grow with leverage.
That starts by owning your traffic.
Tim Boyle
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