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AutoRevo — DealerRefresh Vendor Library
AutoRevo is a Texas-based, independently owned platform providing custom dealer websites, inventory management, lead management, SEO, and digital…
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AutoRevo is a Texas-based, independently owned platform providing custom dealer websites, inventory management, lead management, SEO, and digital advertising tools for automotive dealerships.
What you do with it
build and maintain an SEO-optimized website without relying on their provider for every change, so they can generate more organic traffic and qualified leads independently
When a dealer needs to attract in-market shoppers through search engines
upload, organize, and distribute inventory with photos and data feeds, so they can keep listings current and visible across platforms with minimal manual effort
When a dealer needs to list and manage vehicle inventory across online channels
access website, inventory, and lead management tools without enterprise-level spend, so they can compete online against larger dealers without overextending the marketing budget
When a dealer is managing costs and needs a capable digital presence on a limited budget
Community evidence → Stable
The DealerRefresh community positions AutoRevo primarily as a budget-accessible option for dealer websites, inventory management, and SEO, with Greg Gifford's recognized expertise in local SEO lending credibility to that pillar of the offering. However, more recent voices raise serious concerns about service reliability, citing photo upload failure rates as high as 40% on Android and sluggish recovery from platform issues, suggesting execution has not kept pace with earlier promise. Prospective users note gaps such as the inability to accept feeds from platforms like Dealer.com and limited support for non-standard inventory like powersports, which narrows its fit. Overall, community sentiment is mixed — AutoRevo appears to have earned goodwill as a scrappy independent alternative, but operational deterioration has eroded confidence among active users.
SEO capability and thought leadership3 mentions
Budget-friendly / value positioning3 mentions
Platform reliability and uptime issues2 mentions
Mobile app and photo upload functionality2 mentions
Customer support responsiveness2 mentions
Third-party feed and integration limitations1 mention
Self-service website customization1 mention
11 mentions · 3 positive · 2 negative · Scored from 20+ years of candid DealerRefresh discussion. Scores shift as new conversations happen.
POSITIVE
"AutoRevo, the premier provider of auto dealer websites and on-demand software for automotive dealerships marketing and selling cars online, today announced the release of AutoRevo Mobile, an application that allows dealers to manage their inventory on their iPhone."
AutoRevo - iPhone Application Helps Dealers Sell Cars Faster →
POSITIVE
"A DealerRefresh user shares a BrightLocal webinar featuring Greg Gifford of AutoRevo discussing advanced Local SEO optimization techniques in the post-Pigeon/Panda algorithm era, with specific insights applied to the automotive industry."
Advanced GMB Optimization Tips Video (Automotive included) →
POSITIVE
"Community members recommend several budget-friendly providers including Carbase, Dealer.com (under $1k base sites), AutoFusion, AutoRevo, eBizAutos, and NabThat"
CHEAP Website Options →
NEGATIVE
"I've been using AutoRevo but they are still not back up to speed..."
Craigslist change... Have you been affected →
NEGATIVE
"significant deterioration in AutoRevo's service quality and mobile app functionality over the past year, including high photo upload failure rates (40% on Android) and poor customer support responsiveness"
AutoRevo opinions/feedback →
MIXED
"I have not been able to find a ton of info on the websites that Auto Revo provides. Has anyone used them before? I am aiming for improved SEO (it is very poor right now) and the ability to customize the website myself without having to contact the website provider. Would Auto Revo be a good option with those two things in mind?"
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MIXED
"I've talked to AutoRevo and they have some interesting and promising features, however, they can not take a feed from Dealer.com and are not really set up to handle bikes though it can be done and our sister dealer in Austin uses them to sell their non Harley trade-ins via eBay."
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NEUTRAL
"One of my guys called in sick and left a voice mail. It made me laugh so I put it on the blog [url=http://blog.autorevo.com/2009/09/best-sick-call-ever/]Best Sick Call Ever - AutoRevo - Car Dealer Websites & Sick Employees[/url]"
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NEUTRAL
"I like [URL='http://www.autorevo.com/search-engine-optimization/search-engine-optimization-seo-details/']AutoRevo[/URL]"
Companies for SEO Overhaul on Website →
NEUTRAL
"a mix of industry-specific tools (DealerOn, vAuto, Autorevo) alongside personal interests"
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