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Author Message   Bobbuell1961 Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 07:12 pm:        As some of you may know(i don't really advertise about it here) i am a tech at Long Branch Buell/HD, One of our close competition now has a paid goggle ad at the top of our ad if you goggle Long Branch Harley Davidson it redirects to their site. This burns my britches. We are service friendly, Our service department was #1 in our district and #31 in the country last year. I would like your opinions, business as usual or dirty tricks?   Sifo Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 07:20 pm:        I just checked that out. It seems pretty unethical on the part of Google to do that. I doubt there's anything illegal about it, but is certainly isn't ethical and you should let Google know it's not ethical.   Bosh Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 07:32 pm:        I'd say time for some pay-back. Give Google some more money and get an add for Ocean County HD direct it to your shop.   Xb12xmike Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 08:28 pm:        Type "Ronnies Harley Davidson" and a Long Branch HD link is on top but goes to Ocean County HD!!! Crazy. (they are sponsored links) so If someone is seriously looking for a bike in your area they gonna get to you one way or another. (or your service) Bing works. (Message edited by xb12xmike on May 26, 2010)   2008xb12scg Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 08:52 pm:        I would at least try to contact google.   Bobbuell1961 Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 08:56 pm:        Thanks for the support guys! This is not the first attack on us, I couldn't tell you how many times we have had an event and i hear an identical "special"event they broadcast on the radio. Our owner (we have been here since 1972) is old school , he's not in to starting a fight with them. I thing the way they are playing sucks and if any of you badwebers are customers i think you need to come up and give us a try! I have been there for 15+ years our head tech has been there since we opened. I' m not looking to steal their customers but they are ours. Bob   Whatever Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:00 pm:        I am sure the Harley Mo Fo legal department would have something to say... perhaps?   Bobbuell1961 Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:12 pm:        Tom ,i don't know if any one contacted Google,(legal i'm sure) but i do know that their has been contact with our district HD rep, where it goes from there i don't know, Is this where you would like to be doing business? Please tell your HD riding friends too. Thanks, Bob

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