What are the benefits of selecting a Certified Website Provider?
Porsche Dealer Digital is about offering our dealer partners more.
Are dealers required to select a Certified Website Provider?
Yes. All dealers are required to select one of the Certified Porsche Dealer Digital Website providers.
How do I enroll in a Certified Website provider?
Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
Am I able to switch Website Providers?
All contracts on the Porsche Dealer Digital Certified Program are month-to-month allowing you to switch providers if you choose to do so. Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
How does a dealer find out more information on each of the Website providers?
All Porsche Certified Website providers include information about their services and product offerings via the “Learn More” pages on the enrollment site. The Porsche Dedicated Website Support reps (PDWS reps) can offer unbiased program information or connect you with providers to learn more.
When will the new dealer websites be live?
Once you enroll in a Certified Website Provider, the build out process begins. We estimate that the entire process will take between 20 to 45 days.
Are costs for the website of a la carte products within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend?
Yes, certified websites and a la carte products are eligible costs for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend. These costs will be automatically submitted on a dealer's behalf each month. There are some exceptions to eligible products. Please reach out to your PDWS for more information.
Are dealers required to select a Certified Digital Advertising Provider?
No. Dealers are not required to select one of the Certified Digital Advertising providers, however dealers who do enroll can take advantage of the program benefits, including but not limited to reporting, increased support and alignment with Tier I and Google, automated marketing spend submissions, and weekly quality assurance.
How do I enroll in a Certified Digital Advertising provider?
Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
Am I able to switch Digital Advertising Providers?
All contracts on the Porsche Dealer Digital Certified Program are month-to-month allowing you to switch providers if you choose to do so. Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
How does a dealer find out more information on each of the Digital Advertising providers?
All Porsche Certified Digital Advertising providers include information about their services and product offerings via the “Learn More” pages on the enrollment site. The Porsche Dedicated Website Support reps (PDWS reps) can offer unbiased program information or connect you with providers to learn more.
When will digital advertising campaigns go live?
If dealers enroll with one of the Certified Digital Advertising providers, the campaigns can go live within 14 days.
Are costs for digital advertising within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend ?
Yes, all digital advertising run with a Certified provider within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program is eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend. These costs will be automatically submitted on a dealer's behalf each month.
Are costs for digital advertising within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program eligible for Targeted Co-op reimbursement?
Yes, dealers are eligible to be reimbursed up to 50% of digital advertising costs, including management fees, run with a Certified provider within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program up to the maximum monthly reimbursement assigned as part of a dealer's Targeted Co-op fund. Targeted Co-op reimbursements will be issued on a monthly basis.
Are dealers required to select a Certified Chat Provider?
Porsche Certified Chat converts interested digital shoppers into qualified showroom traffic, however dealers are not required to use chat as part of the Porsche Dealer Digital Program. Should they choose to have a chat tool on the website, they must choose one of the certified providers.
How do I enroll in a Certified Chat provider?
Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
Can a dealer select multiple chat providers?
No. Dealers may only use one Porsche Certified Chat provider at a time.
How does a dealer find out more information on each of the Chat providers?
All Porsche Certified Chat providers include information about their services and product offerings via the “Learn More” pages on the enrollment site. The Porsche Dedicated Website Support reps (PDWS reps) can offer unbiased program information or connect you with providers to learn more.
Do all Porsche Certified Chat providers work across all Porsche Certified Website platforms?
Yes. All Porsche Certified Chat providers are fully integrated with each of the Porsche Certified Website provider platforms allowing for a seamless enrollment and integration experience.
When will a dealer’s chat tool go live?
The launch timelines for Porsche Certified Chat tools vary but generally occurs within 2-4 weeks once website integrations, lead routing, and training is completed.
Does a dealer have to manage their own chats, or will the providers handle that?
Each Porsche Certified Chat provider offers a variety of packages that allow you to chat as much, or as little, as you want. Self-managed packages are available for dealers who wish to answer all chats coming off their dealer website. Fully managed packages route all chats to a trained online receptionist who answers chats on a dealer’s behalf. Hybrid packages are also available, where the providers supply backup receptionist services that answer chats when the Porsche Center is unavailable.
If a Certified Chat provider answers some or all my chats/texts, how will they be trained?
Dealers are responsible for all Certified Chat provider training for dealer specific or brand-specific direction. The Porsche Dealer Digital Program provides CI Brand Guidelines, but recommends dealers review other specific direction they wish to give providers.
Are Certified Chat costs within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend?
Yes, Certified Chat costs are eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend. These costs will be automatically submitted on a dealer's behalf each month.
Are dealers required to select a Certified Video Retail provider?
Dealers are not required to use video retail as part of the Porsche Dealer Digital Program.
How do I enroll in a Certified Video Retail provider?
Please go to porschedealerdigitalprogram.com/Enroll or contact your PDWS to enroll.
Can a dealer select multiple Video Retail providers?
Yes. Dealers may work with multiple Video Retail providers as long as the enrollment is in a different product vertical.
How does a dealer find out more information on each of the Video Retail providers?
All Porsche Certified Video Retail providers include information about their services and product offerings via the “Learn More” pages on the enrollment site. The Porsche Dedicated Website Support reps (PDWS reps) can offer unbiased program information or connect you with providers to learn more.
Do all Porsche Certified Video Retail providers work across all Porsche Certified Website platforms?
Yes. All Porsche Certified Video Retail providers are fully integrated with each of the Porsche Certified Website provider platforms allowing for a seamless enrollment and integration experience.
Are Video Retail costs within the Porsche Dealer Digital Program eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend?
Yes, Video Retail products are eligible for submission towards Eligible Marketing Spend. These costs will be automatically submitted on a dealer's behalf each month.
How long is the contract period for products on the Porsche Dealer Digital Program?
There are no long-term contracts in the Porsche Dealer Digital Program. The contract period for all programs and services is month-to-month.
How will Porsche Dealer Digital Certified programs be billed?
All Porsche Dealer Digital programs have no long-term contracts and will be billed on their monthly invoice from Shift Digital. Timelines can vary.