Auto Group Digital Advertising

A regional auto dealership group wanted to lower cost per click while increasing qualified sales and service leads.

This is an illustrative sample case study created to demonstrate our approach and capabilities. Figures shown are realistic, demo values rather than verified historical results.

Google Ads + Local SEO
126 leads/moLeads Generated
Client
Lonestar Auto Group
Location
Texas, United States
Duration
5 Months
Services
Google Ads, Local SEO

Project Overview

A regional auto dealership group wanted to lower cost per click while increasing qualified sales and service leads.

The Challenge

  • Limited number of qualified leads for sales or service bookings
  • Inconsistent online reviews compared to nearby competitors
  • Low visibility in local search for vehicle and service-related queries
  • High cost per click on paid advertising campaigns

Goals

  • Increase qualified leads for sales and service bookings
  • Improve visibility in local search results
  • Reduce cost per click and cost per lead on paid campaigns
  • Improve how inventory and services are presented online

Strategy

Review generation and reputation management
Retargeting campaigns for website visitors who didn't convert
Google Ads campaigns targeting local vehicle and service searches
Local SEO for dealership and service-area keywords
Website updates to better showcase inventory and services

Execution

  • Implemented a review-request process following sales and service visits
  • Launched retargeting campaigns for recent website visitors
  • Restructured Google Ads campaigns with tighter geographic and keyword targeting
  • Optimized local listings and Google Business Profile for service and sales searches
  • Updated key website pages to better present inventory and service offerings

Results Dashboard

126 leads/mo
Leads Generated
-29%
CPC
+95%
Local Search Visibility
+22%
Website Conversions

Before vs. After

MetricBeforeAfter
Monthly Leads30 leads53 leads
Average CPC$71$51
Website Conversion Rate1.9%3.2%

Project Timeline

1
Month 1
Research & Audit

Audited the current setup, researched the competitive landscape, and identified the highest-impact opportunities.

2
Month 2
Optimization

Reviewed early performance data and optimized targeting, creative, and budget allocation.

3
Month 3
Testing & Refinement

Ran structured tests on messaging, creative, and page elements to improve performance.

4
Month 4
Scaling

Scaled budget and content production behind the channels and tactics that were performing best.

5
Month 5
Performance Review

Reviewed results against the original goals and identified next steps.

Visual Snapshots

Lonestar Auto Group — Campaign Dashboard (Illustrative)
Lonestar Auto Group — Analytics Dashboard (Illustrative)
Lonestar Auto Group — Search Performance (Illustrative)
Lonestar Auto Group — Reporting Dashboard (Illustrative)

Tools & Platforms

Google AdsGoogle Business ProfileGoogle Analytics 4Meta Ads Manager

Key Takeaways

  • The primary result, 126 leads/mo leads generated, came from prioritizing: Review generation and reputation management.
  • Increase qualified leads for sales and service bookings remained the guiding priority throughout the engagement.
  • Consistent reporting made it possible to see which parts of the strategy were driving results and adjust the rest.

Sample Client Feedback

Sample feedback

"Cost per click came down noticeably once the campaigns were restructured around the right keywords."

G
General Manager — Automotive Group
Sample Client Feedback

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