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National Performance Survey Results give High Marks to 50 Below™

June 24, 2009 – 50 Below, the leading provider of Web site design and online stores, earned top marks in five leading categories of a national survey of 150 dealers conducted by Irwin Broh & Associates of Des Plaines, Ill. The results of the survey were published in the May 25, 2009 issue of Powersports Business magazine.

Dealers who stated they had 50 Below Web sites report increased online sales in 2008, outpacing all other dealers surveyed by nearly 15%. In lead generation from Web sites, 50 Below was out front in a comparison of 2008 to 2007. The company beat the national average of 'leads in an average month’ by over 47%. Dave Hogge, 50 Below Executive Vice President, said, “The [Web site] advancements and tools that [dealers] have been given make a big difference. We’re happy with the numbers, but not satisfied. We’re always looking to improve our toolsets, service and results.”

National survey results show:50 Below DealersAll Other Dealers Surveyed

Increased online sales in 2008(compared to 2007)56.5%41.6%
Percent of sales from parts & accessories34.9%29.2%
Increase in leads from Web site (compared to one year ago)43.0%33.6%
Web site leads that result in new unit sales26.6%20.5%
Leads from Web site (in avg. month)31 leads21 leads
(50 Below beats the national average by over 47%)

In 2009, 50 Below launched the award-winning ‘EZ-Shop with Fitment’ which followed the introduction of the award-winning ‘Professional Web site Merchandising’. With new products such as the ‘Factory Promotion Selector’ and exclusive partnerships such as ADP Lightspeed, Ready2Ride, and Auction 123.

Experience the difference of 50 Below. Contact a representative at 866-479-2693 and visit www.50Below.info to learn more on how to make dealer Web sites and online stores more profitable.

About 50 Below™
Founded in 1997, 50 Below™ is located in Duluth, Minn., 50 Below is the leading provider of Web site design, online stores, and marketing solutions for powersports dealers in addition to award-winning products such as EZ-Shop with Fitment and Professional Web site Merchandising. For more info: www.50Below.info or call 866-479-2693.

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