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By: Liz Presson Brand Evangelist for GOSO, social media advocate, writer, PR, marketing professional. Central Michigan University Alum and food lover-Arlington Restaurant Bars Examiner.

What is a landing page?

A landing page (micro site) is a simple web page designed to be highly relevant and specific. It is dedicated to a distinct product or service. An effective landing page is created to increase search engine optimization and it strongly encourages consumer action.

In terms of GOSO, a landing page is created for each vehicle on the dealer’s lot. Each vehicle is presented on its own page verses solely appearing on the web site, which plays a major role in lead conversion.

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Key Elements:

Landing pages deliver a specific message and the value is easily visible to the user. GOSO landing pages offer a plethora of information from our trusted data partners including CarFax. Each page includes positive CarFax accolades.

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The call to action is an inagural part of any landing page and it should be a dominant feature. For example, GOSO landing pages offer customers the the option to request more information, download an eBrochure, schedule a test drive, make an offer, or get pre-approved.

Permanent landing pages are highly valuable because of their search engine power. Even though the specific product may no longer be available, similar inventory can be displayed and can link to other landing pages.

The Bottom Line:

Landing pages draw in consumers with search engine optimization and they offer calls to action. Therefore, these pages play a key role in the most important part of any campaign, the end result. So, whether you are using GOSO or not, we highly encourage the use of landing pages within your overall online strategy.

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By: Ryan Riley Marketing Strategy Manager for GOSO. Ryan provides analytical data and departmental support for GOSO. Ryan is an experienced writer and blogs for GOSO, BOALT and other sites.

Yesterday, Infiniti unveiled the new 2011 Infiniti M live on Facebook. This is their second virtual reveal of 2009.

The reveal allowed Facebook users to give their real-time feedback. One of the last comments being: “Infiniti your (sic) a joke.” I’m not entirely sure what the comment was referring to but hopefully not the fact that the reveal happened on Facebook.

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Infiniti seems to be ahead of the curve with their “virtual reveals.” The program was 15 minutes long with terrible sound but the picture was just right. The relatively short reveal left enough of the audience wanting more. It was a great tease.

The video was provided through UStream.com which is growing in popularity for live shows and premieres. Rapper 50 Cent premiered his feature film directorial debut on UStream.com with a moderately successful 255,000 viewers, which would be a successful theatrical premiere for any film.

Online video monster YouTube aired a U2 concert that attracted 10 million viewers. Social media sites like Facebook and YouTube are becoming serious competitors in the world of breaking news. Many news channels simulcast news reports on sites like UStream with numbers comparable to traditional TV ratings.

Infiniti is not the only car company to provide virtual reveals. BMW often unveils new products BMW TV.