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JD Rucker

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  • Through the water glass

    07 October 2012

    http://instagr.am/p/QfnQPFRrm_/

  • No Flying Cars, But Cool Things Coming in Automotive

    07 January 2013 ( #cars, #infographic, #automotive, #tech )

    This infographic should blow your mind. It blew mine. With all of the amazing technologies coming out this year (it's CES month so expect them to be heavy right about now), the automotive industry is still up there as an arena where the best of the world...

  • This is not photoshopped. Montana man Casey...

    15 October 2012

    This is not photoshopped. Montana man Casey Anderson raised his "bro" (not to be confused with a pet) Brutus the grizzly bear since he was a tiny cub the size of a puppy. I don't care how domesticated a grizzly bear is - there's always a chance that instinct...

  • I totally respect the amazing jump that Felix...

    15 October 2012

    I totally respect the amazing jump that Felix Baumgartner pulled off, but I have to admit that 52 years ago there was a more impressive jump. Just look at this image. It's of Joseph Kittinger jumping from 102,800 feet in August 1960. Compared to Baumgartner's...

  • I remember in high school telling girls that I...

    17 October 2012

    I remember in high school telling girls that I drove a Mustang. When they saw my 1979 Mustang with mismatched wheels and ducktape where there used to be a sunroof, their interest level faded a bit. Luckily I found a girl who liked who I was instead of...

  • I think this is a fair punishment to help...

    14 November 2012

    I think this is a fair punishment to help... ...stop an idiot from driving on the sidewalk to get around a school bus with kids getting off. ...stop an idiot from driving on the sidewalk to get around a school bus. ...stop an idiot from driving on the...

  • Time to get down to business - getting psyched and...

    26 October 2012

    Time to get down to business - getting psyched and prepped for the Internet Battle Plan in Atlantic City next month. Jim Ziegler, the Alpha Dawg, is putting on the show of a lifetime for dealers. Can't wait to be on stage with heavy hitters like Brian...

  • Tyranny is upon us. As a world, we are being...

    20 October 2012

    Tyranny is upon us. As a world, we are being overrun by evil ways. As a country, we choose all too often to be followers with our eyes closed and our hands out. As a society, we follow the Lohans more closely than we follow state of the economy. As individuals,...

  • Kudos to CBS for Handling Ware Injury with Dignity

    01 April 2013

    When Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware broke his leg on the court while battling Duke for a Final Four spot in the NCAA tournament, the site was reported to be extremely gruesome. I didn't watch it. I had already heard that the injury was much like...

  • Jump ahead to 3:06 to hear Mark Hamill talk about...

    03 November 2012 ( #StarWars )

    Jump ahead to 3:06 to hear Mark Hamill talk about the 3 Star Wars trilogies. Is this a hint about Episode 7? 1983- Maria Shriver inerviews Mark Hammil about Return of The Jedi and the future of Star Wars.

  • Abandoned Cars Becoming One with Nature

    12 June 2012

    These cars exemplify sad yet beautiful decadence, These cars exemplify sad yet beautiful decadence,

  • Tumblr Basics for Car Dealers

    13 November 2011

    Tumblr is one of the largest social media sites that nobody in the automotive industry pays attention to. Both from a search engine optimization perspective as well as pure social goodness, Tumblr has high potential to be a player in 2012. Are you using...

  • Automotive Search and Social: Dealers Must Get on Google Plus Today

    19 May 2012

    In this segment of one of our weekly webinars, KPA's Matthew Funk discusses the emerging importance of Google+ as part of a car dealer's marketing strategy. Watch the complete webinar at vimeo.com or sign up for our free webinars at www.tkcarsites.com In...

  • 6 Best Practices of Modern SEO for Car Dealers

    09 November 2011

    Automotive SEO for car dealers is a hot topic - it has been for a couple of years and will continue to be for years to come. Much of what is being taught in the industry is wrong. This analysis of an article by mashable.com talks about what's real in...

  • How Car Dealers can Stay Clever on Twitter - Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2011

    There's nothing worse than being boring, especially on social media. This video has JD Rucker discussing how car dealers can stay fresh and clever on Twitter. There's nothing worse than being boring, especially on social media. This video has JD Rucker...

  • Using Twitter Hashtags for Car Dealers - Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2011

    The most under-utilized tool on Twitter is the Hashtag. In this video, JD Rucker discusses how to use hashtags properly as a car dealer focused on having the strongest automotive social media presence around. The most under-utilized tool on Twitter is...

  • Twitter 101 for Car Dealers - Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2011

    You have to start somewhere, and here JD Rucker discusses Twitter and how car dealers can use the basics. From size to hashtags, clients to link shorteners, JD covers the 101 that car dealers need to succeed in automotive social media. You have to start...

  • Twitter Advanced Search for Car Dealers - Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2011

    Here, JD Rucker from TK Carsites discusses using Twitter's Advanced Search feature to find local customers talking about vehicles. Learn more about automotive social media on www.tkcarsites.com Here, JD Rucker from TK Carsites discusses using Twitter's...

  • Automotive Twitter Tip 1: Building Klout Locally

    08 February 2011

    As Twitter emerges as both a social component as well as an SEO tool, its marketing potential for car dealers is huge. JD Rucker with TK Carsites discusses some of the keys to taking Twitter and making it a strong local tool to engage and enhance one's...

  • Automotive Facebook Tip 1: Pages vs News Feeds

    07 February 2011

    JD Rucker and TK Carsites offer another tip to car dealers using Facebook. Learn more at www.automotivesocialmedia.com as we discuss what we learned at NADA 2011 and the Digital Marketing Strategies Conference in Napa by Brian Pasch and his team. JD Rucker...

  • The Future of Lebanon Ford Lincoln Mercury

    23 March 2010

    http://www.lebanon-ford.com/ Our Social Media Director, Jeff Cryder speaks about listening, engagement, social media, and what you can expect from Lebanon Ford Lincoln Mercury in the near future. http://www.lebanon-ford.com/ Our Social Media Director,...

  • TK Power Social Facebook Tip 4: Profiles and Tagging | Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2010

    One of the most controversial yet important actions that car dealers using Facebook can take is using a business Facebook profile for them as individuals to promote their business. Tagging photos is an extremely useful technique that can generate conversation...

  • Twitter Management Tools for Car Dealers - Automotive Social Media

    31 October 2011

    Using Twitter can be time-consuming, but there are tools available that can help car dealers make the most of their time while spending less of it. Here, JD Rucker discusses some of the best tools for managing Twitter that can save time and improve effectiveness. Using...

  • Listening to Mumford & Sons for some post-debate...

    11 October 2012

    Listening to Mumford & Sons for some post-debate relaxation. Mumford & Sons performing "Hopeless Wanderer" Live from Bonnaroo 2011.

  • Holmes Honda Testimonial

    10 March 2010

    A testimonial delivered by the General Manager, Mark Johnson from Holmes Honda in Louisiana! 5 years strong with TK Carsites, we thank you for your loyalty and business! A testimonial delivered by the General Manager, Mark Johnson from Holmes Honda in...