Aug 9, 2018

Locating a Chevrolet dealer near me is a common search phrase entered into Google search. Fortunately Chevrolet corporate has done an excellent job connecting car buyers with the Chevy dealer closest to them when doing a search, but did you know that the WiFi you are using can dramatically affect those search results?

When you log into a WiFi service at a retailer like McDonalds or Starbucks, the connection you have to the web may come from miles away. Often retailers use data centers to host their WiFi and the traffic goes thru those servers which are sometimes cities or even states away. Sometimes the browser you are using does a good job figuring out where you are and what area you are searching for but occasionally you will get results in Texas, Chicago, California or even out of the country.

When searching for a Chevy dealer near me, It may be helpful to add the city where you are located or the zip code you are seeking. Most Chevrolet dealers have notified Google and other search engines what cities, states and zip codes they service. You should make sure that the search results you see are actually organic results. Many dealerships purchase advertisements for zip codes, cities or brands hoping to trick you into visiting their dealership or website to look for your next vehicle. Google ads can be quickly identified by a small box with the word “ad” in it. Also Google ads are place above and below the organic search results. There are 10 organic search results per page and Google has determined which one best represents what you are looking for placing it in position #1.

So next time you search for Chevrolet dealer near me or Chevrolet service near me, take a look at all the advertisements on the search page and how many dealerships are trying to get your attention. Fortunately you can always visit Chevrolet.com and enter your zip code to find the official Chevy dealer near me.