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October 14th, 2009

Ever wondered how simply bragging about how well your tire company is doing could make you even more money? Not only does our software put money in your pocket by streamlining your tire operations, but now you can benefit from telling other tire dealers or wholesalers what keeps you a step ahead of the competition. If you refer another tire dealer to us and they purchase our software or web product, you get $500 to spend on support or a website! Helping out the guy down the street may not appeal to you, but send us your friends in the business you see at trade shows. Or better yet, tell your wholesaler how beneficial our software and web products are and get him on board!

TCS has fast become an industry leader in tire software. Our growth is reflected in the same software features and business relationships that bring you more profit. So helping us grow also betters your tire dealership! Our referral program is just another way to continue the win-win relatio ...[more]

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Is it time to upgrade your Internet Explorer?

October 8th, 2009

While monitoring web statistics within the tire and automotive service industry we are seeing an unusually large percentage of outdated browsers.

What is a browser? A web browser is a software application used to view websites online. i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.

Comparing them to the statistics and trends reports from the W3CSchools.com , http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp, we are seeing that the tire and automotive service industry is falling closer to the 2006/2007 numbers.

As new web technologies come out browsers have to update their capabilities to handle these. When browsing the internet with an older browser you may find that features on many newer sites will not work properly for you.

Consider upgrading today!

Internet Explorer Users:

To determine the version of Internet Explorer, click About Internet Explo ...[more]

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Is it time to upgrade your Internet Explorer?

October 8th, 2009

While monitoring web statistics within the tire and automotive service industry we are seeing an unusually large percentage of outdated browsers.

What is a browser? A web browser is a software application used to view websites online. i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.

Comparing them to the statistics and trends reports from the W3CSchools.com , http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp, we are seeing that the tire and automotive service industry is falling closer to the 2006/2007 numbers.

As new web technologies come out browsers have to update their capabilities to handle these. When browsing the internet with an older browser you may find that features on many newer sites will not work properly for you.

Consider upgrading today!

Internet Explorer Users:

To determine the version of Internet Explorer, click About Internet Explo ...[more]

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Twitter, Facebook, Blogging- Is it right for my tire business?

September 29th, 2009

Online social marketing is the newest tool to not only get more customers but to interact with them. It includes such things as blogging, social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. The list is endless.

Businesses are realizing that social networking is not just a fad but the way to communicate with their customers today and in the future. Many companies in the industry have already recognized the need to be part of this growing network. The time is now to start building your networks and communicating with your customers.

Coming Soon: Free Do It Yourself Guide to Social Media Marketing

Check out these articles from TireBusiness.com 

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Twitter, Facebook, Blogging- Is it right for my tire business?

September 29th, 2009

Online social marketing is the newest tool to not only get more customers but to interact with them. It includes such things as blogging, social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. The list is endless.

Businesses are realizing that social networking is not just a fad but the way to communicate with their customers today and in the future. Many companies in the industry have already recognized the need to be part of this growing network. The time is now to start building your networks and communicating with your customers.

Coming Soon: Free Do It Yourself Guide to Social Media Marketing

Check out these articles from TireBusiness.com 

Posted in: Marketing, TCS News

PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING & WEB ANALYTICS

September 24th, 2009

It is critical to know what keywords work especially when using pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. You must do your homework and remember there are many tools out there for researching keywords and setting up web analytics on your site that are indispensable.

Check out Using Google Analytics To Identify Performing Keywords

Posted in: Marketing, TCS News

PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING & WEB ANALYTICS

September 24th, 2009

It is critical to know what keywords work especially when using pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. You must do your homework and remember there are many tools out there for researching keywords and setting up web analytics on your site that are indispensable.

Check out Using Google Analytics To Identify Performing Keywords

Posted in: Marketing, TCS News

SEMA Webinar on Website Design Basics

September 23rd, 2009

At TCS we make it vitally important that we keep our team and our clients up-to-date on industry news and business management practices. We have a stack 2 feet high of all the industry magazines like Tire Review that I am always resourcing.

This is why I am happy that tomorrow I will be attending one of SEMA’s educational webinars that is dedicated to website design. Being a website expert the information will not be new to me; however, I am looking forward to it so that I can share the information they discuss with our clients.

I will post a recap of what I learn after the webinar, and I encourage any SEMA attendees to sign up to get the information first hand.

Posted in: Marketing, TCS News

SEMA Webinar on Website Design Basics

September 23rd, 2009

At TCS we make it vitally important that we keep our team and our clients up-to-date on industry news and business management practices. We have a stack 2 feet high of all the industry magazines like Tire Review that I am always resourcing.

This is why I am happy that tomorrow I will be attending one of SEMA’s educational webinars that is dedicated to website design. Being a website expert the information will not be new to me; however, I am looking forward to it so that I can share the information they discuss with our clients.

I will post a recap of what I learn after the webinar, and I encourage any SEMA attendees to sign up to get the information first hand.

Posted in: Marketing, TCS News

How To: Add your email account to Outlook

September 18th, 2009

You can setup a POP account in any email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird.  Following are the settings you need to use to do so:

  • Incoming Mail Server: pop.thirstypixel.com
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.thirstypixel.com
  • Username: your email address (e.g. bob@mydomain.com)
  • Password: use the password you setup when creating your account

Authentication is required so on the E-mail Accounts page, click “More Setting” to open the “Internet E-mail Settings” window.  Click on the “Outgoing Server” tab and check the box for “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication”.  Click OK and finish the setup.

Here is a PDF with screenshots of the setup in Outlook.

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TCS, an ARI company, develops and supports an innovative suite of point of sale and business management software, eCommerce websites, digital marketing services and data-as-a-service products designed exclusively for dealers, wholesalers, retreaders and manufacturers within the automotive repair, tire and wheel verticals. TCS is the industry's only complete technology provider, and our platform outperforms the competition through its seamless integration and superior functionality. For more than 20 years, we have provided our customers the best customer support in the industry, giving them the tools to build stronger, more loyal customers and ultimately a strong ROI. 

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