Best Kept Secret

Hey Manufacturers, Being the “Best Kept Secret” is No Longer an Option 

"We prided ourselves as being the "Best Kept Secret" for decades. However, the internet changed everything. Now what?" Unfortunately, I kept hearing this comment over and over from manufacturers. Especially from custom manufacturers.  Many…

Manufacturing Website Call-to-Action Strategies That Work

Let's talk about your CTA problem. Wait, what is CTA? So glad you asked. CTA = Call to Action. As we continue our series on making that outstanding first Webpression, this post addresses the CTA on your website. This is not a reference to…

Blogging Reduces that “Social Distance” Between You and Your Customers

Randy McNeely, who owns the title "Kindness Champion" and also serves as the executive producer of "The Kindness Hunters" TV Show recently shared this thought, "I prefer not to use the phrase 'social distance'. As social creatures, we are 'physically…
Direct

Options for Selling “Manufacturer Direct”…..to NOT Consider

"Manufacturer Direct"! It certainly has a nice ring to it, right? As a manufacturer looking to diversify, many exciting options exist for you to consider.  Especially when it comes to selling direct to end-users or consumers.  However,…
Manufacturer Direct

“Manufacturer Direct” with eCommerce Delivers Huge Benefits

Another exciting benefit with Manufacturing eCommerce Strategies includes selling directly to the end-user. Yes indeed, "Manufacturer Direct!" So, what crosses your mind when you hear "Manufacturer Direct"?  Huge savings by skipping the middle…

Focus on Your Core Strengths for Your Keyword Strategy

Focusing on your core strengths for your keyword strategy plays a critical role in executing a successful eCommerce strategy.  Especially since targeting your core strengths allows you to better market and brand your business by beating the…

Get on the Offensive to Escalate Your eCommerce Strategy

Today, we are going to discuss: "Get Offensive" to escalate your eCommerce strategy.  Not the same type of offensive as your Uncle Charlie at a cookout.  As well as the drunk co-worker at the annual Christmas office party (hopefully we're…

Converting Your Proprietary Process into an eCommerce Opportunity

"Converting your proprietary process into an eCommerce product line certainly offers game-changing opportunities.  As a custom manufacturer (aka Job Shop), life can be extremely challenging. Though it is an absolute honor and privilege to…
Keyword Strategy

Go Deep with Your Keyword Strategy for Healthy Results

Go Deep with Your Keyword Strategy.  For example, let's pretend that we sold shoes. However, we only sell one type. Pink Nike running shoes with purple shoelaces. If we tried targeting or marketing our company for simply the keyword "shoes",…
quality web designer

11 Best Resources to Find a Quality Web Designer for Your New Website

Looking for a quality web designer?  Awesome!  That is fantastic news that you have decided to upgrade your website.  Possibly even launching your first website.  Now the challenge, finding a quality web designer.  Not sure where to…
Best Kept Secret

Hey Manufacturers, Being the “Best Kept Secret” is No Longer an Option 

"We prided ourselves as being the "Best Kept Secret" for decades. However, the internet changed everything. Now what?" Unfortunately, I kept hearing this comment over and over from manufacturers. Especially from custom manufacturers.  Many…

Manufacturing Website Call-to-Action Strategies That Work

Let's talk about your CTA problem. Wait, what is CTA? So glad you asked. CTA = Call to Action. As we continue our series on making that outstanding first Webpression, this post addresses the CTA on your website. This is not a reference to…

Blogging Reduces that “Social Distance” Between You and Your Customers

Randy McNeely, who owns the title "Kindness Champion" and also serves as the executive producer of "The Kindness Hunters" TV Show recently shared this thought, "I prefer not to use the phrase 'social distance'. As social creatures, we are 'physically…
Direct

Options for Selling “Manufacturer Direct”…..to NOT Consider

"Manufacturer Direct"! It certainly has a nice ring to it, right? As a manufacturer looking to diversify, many exciting options exist for you to consider.  Especially when it comes to selling direct to end-users or consumers.  However,…
Manufacturer Direct

“Manufacturer Direct” with eCommerce Delivers Huge Benefits

Another exciting benefit with Manufacturing eCommerce Strategies includes selling directly to the end-user. Yes indeed, "Manufacturer Direct!" So, what crosses your mind when you hear "Manufacturer Direct"?  Huge savings by skipping the middle…

Focus on Your Core Strengths for Your Keyword Strategy

Focusing on your core strengths for your keyword strategy plays a critical role in executing a successful eCommerce strategy.  Especially since targeting your core strengths allows you to better market and brand your business by beating the…

Get on the Offensive to Escalate Your eCommerce Strategy

Today, we are going to discuss: "Get Offensive" to escalate your eCommerce strategy.  Not the same type of offensive as your Uncle Charlie at a cookout.  As well as the drunk co-worker at the annual Christmas office party (hopefully we're…

Converting Your Proprietary Process into an eCommerce Opportunity

"Converting your proprietary process into an eCommerce product line certainly offers game-changing opportunities.  As a custom manufacturer (aka Job Shop), life can be extremely challenging. Though it is an absolute honor and privilege to…
Keyword Strategy

Go Deep with Your Keyword Strategy for Healthy Results

Go Deep with Your Keyword Strategy.  For example, let's pretend that we sold shoes. However, we only sell one type. Pink Nike running shoes with purple shoelaces. If we tried targeting or marketing our company for simply the keyword "shoes",…
quality web designer

11 Best Resources to Find a Quality Web Designer for Your New Website

Looking for a quality web designer?  Awesome!  That is fantastic news that you have decided to upgrade your website.  Possibly even launching your first website.  Now the challenge, finding a quality web designer.  Not sure where to…