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Automotive · Web Design + Dev

Dealer sites that convert.
Not OEM templates pretending to.

Most dealer websites are leased templates from an OEM-mandated vendor. They look like every other dealer, they convert like every other dealer, and you can't change the parts that matter. We build custom WordPress sites with real inventory integration, accessibility built in, and Core Web Vitals greens at launch. Owned by you. Indexed by Google. Migrated without losing rank.

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100% WCAG 2.1 AA at launch · every project
dealer.com / 2024-ram-1500-limited
2024 · RAM1500 Limited Crew Cab
LCP
1.4sGood
CLS
0.02Good
FID
12msGood
WCAG
AAPass
332%
Avg lift in form completions post-launch
4.3×
Faster page load (LCP) on average
100%
WCAG 2.1 AA at launch on every site
20+
Dealer rooftops migrated off OEM platforms
Why this exists

Dealer websites are stuck.
OEM templates, locked platforms, frozen forms.

Most dealers don't own their website. They rent it from a platform vendor who owns the templates, the inventory integration, and the forms. The platform is fast to launch and cheap to maintain. It is also slow to change, expensive to extend, and impossible to truly optimize.

We build the alternative: custom WordPress sites that you own and that your marketing team can actually edit.

01
"Our dealer site looks exactly like 200 other dealer sites because it is the same template."
GM, single rooftop franchise
02
"We can't edit our hero. We can't change the form. Our 'platform' is a black box we rent."
Marketing Director, dealer group
03
"Our inventory loads in an iframe. Google has been confused about our pages for years."
Internet Director, multi-rooftop group
04
"We got sued under the ADA. Our platform vendor said it 'wasn't their responsibility.'"
Owner, independent used dealer
What's built in

Every site ships with the things
dealer platforms quietly leave out.

Core Web Vitals at launch

LCP under 2.5s, CLS under 0.1, INP under 200ms — measured against real dealer traffic, not lab tests.

  • Hand-built theme, no page builder bloat
  • Image pipeline + responsive srcset
  • Edge caching + critical CSS
  • CWV monitoring with weekly alerts

Real inventory integration

Every VDP is a native indexable page, not an iframe. Pulled from your DMS hourly, enriched, and 301'd when sold.

  • Homenet, vAuto, DealerSocket, Reynolds, CDK
  • VIN-decode enrichment for thin VDPs
  • Auto 301 on sold-out vehicles
  • Google Vehicle Listings feed included

WCAG 2.1 AA at launch

Audited automatically (Axe, WAVE) and manually (screen reader pass). No overlays — they fail in court.

  • VPAT delivered at launch
  • Quarterly re-audit included
  • Screen-reader regression tests
  • If a suit lands, we're on the call

Schema deployed sitewide

AutoDealer at the org, Vehicle on every VDP, FAQ on model pages, Review pulled from your GBP.

  • AutoDealer org markup
  • Vehicle schema with offers + VIN
  • FAQPage on model + comparison pages
  • Review + AggregateRating from GBP

Editable by your team

WordPress block editor + ACF. Your marketing team can change hero copy, swap photos, and publish specials without us.

  • Block editor, no page-builder mush
  • Custom blocks tuned to your brand
  • Video training library included
  • Documented workflows for every template

Conversion built in

Forms, CTAs, and lead paths tested before launch. Quarterly CRO program after.

  • CRO-tested form library
  • Server-side tagging for GA4
  • Lead routing to your CRM
  • Quarterly experiments after launch
Migration · done right

We migrate off OEM platforms.
You don't lose rank.

We've moved 20+ dealer rooftops off Dealer.com, DealerOn, DealerInspire, Sincro, fusionZONE and others with zero net rank loss in the 60 days post-launch. The work is boring and repeatable. The result isn't.

The promise
Zero net rank loss in the 60 days post-launch — or we keep working until it's back.
01Map
URL map
Every legacy URL paired with its new destination — no orphans.
02301s
Redirects scripted
Server-level 301s deployed at launch, validated by crawler.
03Schema
Schema continuity
AutoDealer, Vehicle, and Review entities preserved end-to-end.
04Index
Sitemaps + GSC
New sitemaps submitted; Search Console swapped same day.
05Watch
Rank monitoring
60-day rank monitoring with weekly check-ins post-launch.
The stack

Real WordPress. Real integrations.
No proprietary lock-in.

CMS + build
  • WordPress · custom theme
  • Advanced Custom Fields Pro
  • Block editor + custom blocks
  • Git versioned · CI/CD
Inventory
  • Homenet · vAuto · DealerSocket
  • Reynolds · CDK · DealerCenter
  • Custom DMS connectors
  • Hourly enrichment pipeline
Perf + infra
  • WP Engine · Pantheon · Cloudflare
  • Edge caching + image pipeline
  • Server-side GTM
  • Uptime + CWV monitoring
Tracking
  • GA4 · Search Console · GTM
  • GA4 Consent Mode v2
  • Server-side tagging
  • CRM lead routing
Real dealer sites

The work, the load times,
and the conversion rates.

Specialty

Tactical Fleet

Specialty · multi-rooftop · exotic

Rebuilt from a leased platform onto a custom WordPress site with native inventory and a model-year content engine. Sold-unit attribution wired into CRM weekly.

614%
Increase in qualified inquiries
11×
Faster page load (CWV)
1,851%
ROAS on organic + paid
Custom WebsiteInventory pipelineSchemaContent engine
Luxury

Bentley Denver

Luxury franchise · single rooftop

Migrated Bentley Denver off the OEM platform onto a custom build with model-level VDP design. CWV greens at launch, brand-approved by Bentley HQ.

384%
Lift in qualified VDP views
588%
Increase in organic leads
$32
Cost per qualified test drive
Custom WebsiteLocal SEOGBPSchema
Independent

Century Motors

Independent used · single rooftop

Replaced an off-the-shelf indie-dealer template with a custom WordPress site. Forms rebuilt for CRO; lead capture jumped immediately.

332%
Lift in form completions
4.3×
Faster page load (LCP)
$1,200
Saved monthly vs. legacy platform
Custom WebsiteCROFormsHosting
How we work

The 16-week dealer site build.
Predictable. Documented. On time.

  1. Step 01Weeks 1-2

    Discovery and architecture.

    We meet with sales, F&I, service, parts. We map your real customer journey, not the one on the OEM playbook. We design your information architecture, not a template selection.

    Deliverables
    • Stakeholder interviews (6-10 sessions)
    • Information architecture
    • Inventory integration spec
    • Brand audit + creative direction
  2. Step 02Weeks 3-6

    Design.

    Custom design across every primary template: home, model, SRP, VDP, location, service, finance, contact. Mobile-first, accessibility-first, conversion-first.

    Deliverables
    • Hi-fi designs in Figma · all templates
    • Component library (atoms, molecules, organisms)
    • CRO-tested form designs
    • Accessibility annotations per screen
  3. Step 03Weeks 7-14

    Build.

    Hand-built WordPress theme, integrated with your DMS or inventory provider. Schema deployed sitewide. CWV greens before staging review. Internal launch checklist with 120 items.

    Deliverables
    • Custom WordPress theme · production-ready
    • Inventory integration live in staging
    • Schema deployed sitewide
    • Accessibility + CWV audits passed
  4. Step 04Weeks 15-16

    Migrate + launch.

    URL mapping, 301s scripted, schema continuity, sitemap submission, GBP NAP confirmation, GA4 carry-over, organic rank monitoring. We launch on a Tuesday morning. We do not lose rank.

    Deliverables
    • URL map + 301 script
    • GA4 + Search Console + GTM migrated
    • Sitemaps submitted + indexed
    • Post-launch rank monitoring 60 days
  5. Step 05Month 5+

    Optimize · CRO program.

    Launch is the beginning. We run a quarterly CRO program on top of the new site: form labs, hero variants, navigation tests, and template iteration based on what users actually do.

    Deliverables
    • Quarterly CRO program
    • 5-7 active experiments per quarter
    • User research playback every quarter
    • Template iteration as needed
Compliance · built in

ADA. CARS. OEM. Privacy.
Handled at launch — not as an afterthought.

WCAG 2.1 AA at launch

Every site is audited automatically and manually before launch. We document conformance and provide a VPAT for your legal team to keep on file.

FTC CARS rule built in

Pricing and disclosure components account for FTC CARS language. Required disclosures appear next to price, lease, and finance copy as required.

OEM brand guidelines

Brand colors, logos, photography, and copy reviewed against your OEM's brand guidelines. Required compliance modules are built in for franchise stores.

Privacy & consent (GA4)

Cookie banner, IAB TCF where required, GA4 Consent Mode v2, server-side tagging. Attribution survives the privacy stack.

Investment

Two ways to build your dealer site.
Fixed starting price. No surprises.

Launch site

Launch

Starts at
$5,000one-time

Single rooftop that needs a fast, custom-quality dealer site live in about 30 days. The quickest path to a site you actually own.

  • Headless Launch build
  • Inventory feed integration · 1 provider
  • Real indexable VDPs + Vehicle schema
  • WCAG 2.1 AA at launch
  • Migration plan + 301s
  • Typically launches within 30 days
Start a project
Most chosen
Custom build

Custom WordPress

Starts at
$15,000one-time

Single rooftop or a dealer group that wants a fully custom WordPress build. Starts on a 3-month timeline and scales with scope and rooftop count.

  • Full custom WordPress build
  • Custom design system + component library
  • Multi-provider inventory integration
  • Server-side tagging architecture
  • Multi-rooftop / group architecture ready
  • 3-month timeline · scales with scope
Start a project

One-time build pricing covers design, development, integration, launch, and post-launch support. Hosting has multiple options and is provided during the project. Ongoing maintenance retainers start at $199/month. Migration off an existing OEM platform is included in all tiers.

FAQ · Web

The website questions
every dealer GM asks.

Real answers to the questions GMs and marketing directors ask on the first call. Anything we miss, get on the phone with us.

Book a strategy call
Launch sites typically go live within 30 days. A Custom WordPress build starts on a 3-month timeline and grows from there with scope and rooftop count. We don't promise faster because the work that comes after a fast launch costs more than the work that prevents it.
Free Dealer Site Audit

Want a real audit of your dealer site?
Free. Three business days. Yours to keep.

A senior strategist and a developer audit your site for inventory integration, schema, Core Web Vitals, ADA conformance, conversion path friction, and migration readiness. You get a PDF with prioritized fixes and a quoted scope if a rebuild makes sense. No call required.

  • Delivered in 3 business days
  • Senior strategist + dev (not a tool)
  • Migration plan included if applicable
  • Yours to keep · no sales pressure
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