Managing Partner at Ballantine Digital. We help B2B manufacturing and industrial companies grow their online visibility and generate more leads. Est. 1966
Organic Google traffic down? AI answers is grabbing clicks. Meet buyers there...here's how: add a short summary of details and a 3 question FAQ (plus schema code) to your top pages. #industrialmarketing#b2b#seo
Quick UX win for industrial sites: test a sticky header on industrial product pages with what buyers need mid evaluation. i.e. product finder, request a quote, specs, etc. #IndustrialMarketing#UX#Manufacturing
Ten minute marketing/sales habit for manufacturers. Each morning comment on five buyer LinkedIn posts with one concrete, relevant note...then request to connect referencing your comment.
#ManufacturingMarketing#MFG#LinkedInTips
Trade show leads fade in days. Run a 3 touch follow up:
24h: thank you note plus brochure
72h: send a case study
Day 7: ask for a quick call
#IndustrialMarketing#TradeShows
The DOJ vs Google trial shows why SEO has changed:
๐ PageRank matters less
๐ User engagement matters more
๐ Strong content = visibility
For manufacturers, the message is clear: help your buyers and Google will reward you.
๐๏ธ New podcast episode! I sat down with Makenzie Morrill, Marketing Manager at @spartronics.
Key takeaways:
โข Built a ticketing system as a solo marketer
โข AI = assistant, not shortcut
โข "Look for the duct tape" in customer needs
Listen here ๐ https://t.co/iT5f2kq1Ax
20% of Americans are now heavy AI users (10+ times/month). 95% still use search monthly.
AI isnโt replacing Google...itโs making people search more.
(Source: @sparktoro )
โLeadership is about solving problems, supporting your people, and preparing the next generation to succeed.โ โ Dennis Earley from @PremierMagINC
๐ง Listen to the full conversation here: https://t.co/nbUkEzfwW0
Trade shows are not for collecting scans. They are for closing. Create a clear offer, a place to sit, and a fast path to yes. Credit to Mike Womack at @NJMEP for the lesson.