Marketing for Manufacturing
Connect with distributors and buyers through B2B manufacturing marketing that speaks to engineers and procurement alike.
Common challenges we solve
The eight things we hear most often from manufacturers before they work with us.
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Complex products that are hard to explain online
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Long sales cycles with several stakeholders
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Difficulty demonstrating value before a meeting
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A digital presence that lags behind modern buyers
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Heavy reliance on trade shows and relationships
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Global competition pressuring margins
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Finding qualified buyers among general enquiries
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Translating technical specifications into business value
They do not understand B2B technical buying.
Consumer-focused agencies build flashy websites that do not serve engineers and procurement teams. Manufacturing marketing has to provide detailed technical information, support complex evaluations and build relationships over long sales cycles.
How we help manufacturers
Six things we build, in the order they usually pay back.
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Technical SEO pages
Product and capability pages optimised for technical searches.
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Case study development
Detailed project stories that demonstrate capability and results.
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RFQ funnel optimisation
A simpler request-for-quote process that qualifies leads.
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Authority content
Technical content that builds credibility with engineers.
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Trade show integration
Digital campaigns that support your trade show presence.
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Account-based campaigns
Marketing aimed at the accounts you want most.
The typical manufacturing customer journey
Six steps between a requirement and a supplier contract. Our work sits at every one of them.
Requirement definition
A buyer identifies a manufacturing need.
Supplier research
They search for capable suppliers.
Technical evaluation
They review capabilities, specifications and certifications.
RFQ process
They request quotes from qualified suppliers.
Evaluation and negotiation
They compare proposals and negotiate.
Supplier selection
They award the contract to the chosen supplier.
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A precision manufacturer, before and after
Before
6 RFQs per month, primarily from existing relationships.
After
22 RFQs per month, 65% of them from new prospects.
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Created detailed capability pages for each service
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Built a comprehensive case study library
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Implemented an RFQ form with qualification questions
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Developed technical content for the key industries served
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Launched LinkedIn advertising to target accounts
Industry statistics
How industrial buyers research today.
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89%
of B2B buyers research online before contacting a supplier
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47%
view three to five pieces of content before reaching out
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67%
of the buyer journey happens digitally
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71%
start their research with a generic search
Services for manufacturing
Marketing services built for your industry, each one a page of its own.
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Manufacturing SEO
Technical and capability-focused optimisation.
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Industrial websites
Technical, B2B-focused website design.
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Case study development
Detailed project documentation.
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Technical content
White papers, guides and specifications.
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Lead generation
RFQ funnels and account-based campaigns.
Trade show marketing
Digital support for events.
Frequently asked questions
Does digital marketing work for manufacturing?
Yes, because your buyers already research online. Around nine in ten B2B buyers search before contacting a supplier. Marketing that works for manufacturing serves engineers and procurement with technical detail, case studies and a clear way to request a quote.
How do manufacturers generate leads online?
Capability pages that rank for technical searches, case studies that prove you have done similar work, and a request-for-quote form that qualifies. Add targeted outreach to named accounts, and the pipeline stops depending on trade shows alone.
What should a manufacturing website include?
Detailed capability pages with specifications, certifications, equipment and capacity, case studies by industry served, technical resources such as data sheets and guides, and an RFQ process that asks the right questions. Design matters less than completeness.
How can manufacturers stand out online?
By being useful to a technical buyer. Most manufacturer websites are thin. Specifications, documented projects, honest lead times and fast responses to enquiries separate you from competitors who only list their services.
Let's talk about your manufacturing marketing
Book a free strategy call to talk through where your next enquiries will come from.
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Actionable audit
SEO, paid media and funnel analysis
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Custom growth plan
A strategy built for your targets
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Transparent pricing
Our fee vs. your projected ROI