WORKFLOW

How CARVID Works

From demo call to automated multi-platform posting in 7 simple steps

The CARVID workflow is simple: After your demo call, we connect to your DMS, set up your mobile app account, guide you through onboarding, configure your desktop software, connect your social media platforms with official APIs, auto-generate SEO-optimized VDP pages for your inventory, and deploy an AI chatbot that answers customer questions across all channels — all while auto-posting your inventory to 9 platforms daily.

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STEP 1

Demo Call & DMS Integration

After your demo call, if you decide to move forward with CARVID services, we immediately get in touch with your DMS provider (HomeNet, vAuto, DealerCenter, Frazer, AutoManager, Wayne Reaves, or any of our 15+ supported systems) and import your full inventory.

What happens in this step:

  • We request API access or feed credentials from your DMS
  • We sync your complete inventory (all vehicles, photos, pricing, specs)
  • We verify data accuracy and completeness
  • Your inventory is ready for automated posting
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STEP 2

Mobile App Account Setup

Once the DMS integration is complete, we set up your dealership account in the CARVID mobile app. The app is like "TikTok meets Cars.com" — a vertical video feed where your inventory is featured, and you can publish store news, promotions, and walkaround videos to all social media platforms with one click.

CARVID Mobile App Features:

  • TikTok-style feed: Swipe through your inventory vertically
  • One-click publishing: Post any vehicle to all 9 platforms instantly
  • Create walkaround videos: Record and send directly to customers or auto-post to social media
  • Store news & promos: Announce sales events, new arrivals, and special financing
  • Live inventory updates: Automatically syncs with your DMS in real-time
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STEP 3

Onboarding Call & Desktop Software Configuration

We schedule an onboarding call where we help you download the CARVID desktop software and walk your team through configuration. This is where you customize how CARVID posts for your dealership.

Background Removal

Configure AI-powered background removal for vehicle photos. Clean, professional backgrounds improve click-through rates on Facebook Marketplace and Instagram.

Auto-Update Listings

Set rules for when older listings are automatically updated. When new inventory arrives, older posts are refreshed to stay at the top of platform feeds.

Multi-City Targeting

Expand your Facebook Marketplace reach from 25 miles to 150 miles. Each sales rep can post from their own city to target their local community while staying compliant with Facebook's rules.

Sales Rep Posting Preferences

Configure which sales reps post to which platforms. One rep can handle dealer address posts, while others post from nearby cities to maximize geographic coverage.

🎯 Pro Strategy: Geographic Radius Expansion

By configuring multiple sales reps to post from different nearby cities, you increase Facebook Marketplace's targeting radius from the default 25 miles to 150+ miles. This results in more reach, more leads, and more sales without violating platform policies.

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STEP 4

One-Click Social Media Platform Connection

CARVID uses official APIs for every platform, which means secure, compliant, and reliable connections. With one click, dealerships can connect all 9 social media platforms. Once connected, CARVID starts auto-posting your inventory daily with platform-specific content optimization.

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Facebook Marketplace

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Instagram Reels

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TikTok

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YouTube Shorts

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Google Business Profile

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LinkedIn

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Pinterest

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X (Twitter)

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Platform-Specific Content Optimization

Every platform has unique requirements. CARVID automatically generates:

  • Platform-specific hashtags: Trending automotive hashtags for TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn
  • SEO-optimized captions: Captions optimized for Google SEO and AI search visibility, ranking high in search results
  • Video format conversion: Converts inventory photos into vertical videos for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok
  • Character limits: Automatically truncates descriptions for platforms with character limits (Twitter/X)
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STEP 5

AI-Optimized VDP Pages & Google Rankings

CARVID automatically generates lightning-fast, highly-optimized vehicle detail pages (VDPs) for every vehicle in your inventory. These pages are built for speed (100 PageSpeed scores) and AI search optimization, ranking high in Google search results and Google AI Overviews.

VDP Page Features:

  • Lightning-fast load times: 100 PageSpeed scores on mobile and desktop
  • SEO-optimized: Structured schema markup, rich snippets, and 70+ keyword variations
  • AI search visibility: Optimized to appear in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity citations
  • Mobile-first design: Optimized for mobile car shoppers (76% of dealer searches are mobile)
  • Automatic updates: Pricing, availability, and photos sync from your DMS in real-time

🚀 Real Results: VDP Rankings

Dealers using CARVID VDP pages see vehicles ranking on Google page 1 within 3-5 days and appearing in Google AI Overviews for searches like "2024 F-150 near [city]" or "best used SUVs under $30k."

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STEP 6

Create & Send Walkaround Videos

The CARVID mobile app makes it easy to create professional walkaround videos right from your phone. You can send these videos directly to customers when they ask for more details, or auto-post them to all social media platforms instantly.

Send to Customers

When a customer asks for more photos or videos via text, email, or Facebook Messenger, record a quick walkaround and send it directly from the CARVID app. Faster response times = more sales.

Auto-Post to Social Media

One tap publishes your walkaround video to all 9 platforms simultaneously. CARVID's multi-platform automation creates 9 separate ranking opportunities in Google search.

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STEP 7

AI Chatbot Handles All Customer Inquiries

CARVID's AI chatbot is the most advanced in the automotive industry because it's directly connected to our clean data infrastructure with real-time access to:

  • Your full inventory (live updates from DMS)
  • All vehicle photos and walkaround videos
  • Pricing, financing options, and trade-in estimates
  • Dealership hours, location, and contact info

Where the AI Chatbot Works:

  • Facebook Marketplace: Responds to inquiries about specific vehicles
  • Dealer VDP pages: Answers questions like "Is this car still available?" or "What's the out-the-door price?"
  • Social media DMs: Handles Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Messenger questions
  • Voice calls: Answers phone calls on a virtual number and routes qualified leads to BDC in your CRM

🤖 Why CARVID's AI Chatbot is More Advanced

Most dealer chatbots are "dumb" — they can't see your inventory or videos. CARVID's AI chatbot has direct access to your live inventory feed, walkaround videos, and clean data infrastructure, so it can answer specific questions like "Show me all red trucks under $40k" or "Send me a video of the 2023 Accord."

Ready to See CARVID in Action?

Book a demo call and we'll walk you through the entire workflow. Most dealerships go live within 7 days.

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