9 Clouds

9 Clouds describes itself as a digital marketing agency that has helped businesses generate leads with data-driven strategies since 2009. Its site says the team is based in the Midwest and that it offers services to industries including automotive, healthcare, livestock, RV and manufacturing.

9 Clouds: SEO and answer engine optimization (AEO)

The company says it works with clients ranging from a single person needing help to teams that need support, and that it tailors strategy to each client’s needs and budget.

9 Clouds functions
Product or serviceFunction
SEO and answer engine optimization (AEO)Search engine optimization and work aimed at appearing in search and AI-generated answers.
Digital advertisingCampaigns on Meta, Google, Microsoft, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Email marketingEmail campaigns for lead generation and customer communication.
Reporting and ROIReporting on marketing activity and return on investment.
Digital projects and trainingShort-term, one-time help for teams that need it.

Lead Ads need a path into the dealership CRM

9 Clouds' dealership guidance describes moving Meta Lead Ad submissions into the CRM through a connector such as Zapier or LeadsBridge. Its automotive service menu separately lists SEO, online advertising, email and attribution reporting. 9clouds.com

A dealership buying lead generation should therefore identify the ad form, the connector and the receiving CRM record as three parts of the setup. Test a form submission and verify that the salesperson receives the shopper's contact details and vehicle interest before buying a larger campaign. 9clouds.com