People type real questions into Google before they ever call an agency. Some of the ones below led them straight to Vive. We pulled the most common searches and answered them here, in one place, instead of leaving…
You get the proposal. You look at the monthly retainer. And almost immediately, your brain starts doing the math. Could we just hire someone? What about that freelancer we used last year? Our sales manager is pretty good…
What makes a manufacturer stand out when buyers are comparing suppliers with similar equipment, capabilities, certifications, and experience? For many manufacturing companies, the answer starts with branding. Manufacturer branding often gets reduced to a logo, color palette, or…
What usually stops a legacy manufacturer that’s never done serious digital marketing from hiring a marketing agency? Most of the time, it isn’t because they’re against marketing—it’s because the decision feels risky. A manufacturer may have decades of…
How can manufacturers attract qualified leads when buyers research suppliers before contacting sales? Content marketing for manufacturing companies provides a way to show up during that research process. Strong content answers buyer questions, explains technical capabilities, supports SEO…
What’s one way manufacturers can stand out among competitors that offer similar capabilities, certifications, and equipment? Show real proof. Manufacturing buyers want to understand how a potential supplier solves problems, supports customers, and moves projects forward. Case studies…
Many sales conversations in manufacturing begin before a salesperson ever gets involved. A prospective buyer hears a company name, runs a search, scans the website, reads a few pages, and decides whether the supplier is worth contacting, which…
Most manufacturers fall behind on manufacturing digital marketing trends, not because they don’t care about it, but rather, because something else keeps taking priority. Sometimes, production issues come up. Other times, quotes need to go out, customer deadlines…
Manufacturing companies face a different set of marketing challenges than most other businesses. Sales cycles are longer, buying decisions involve multiple stakeholders, and the products or services themselves are often highly technical. A strong digital presence can help…
Manufacturers are expanding beyond traditional trade shows, print ads, and word-of-mouth by investing in digital platforms that reach buyers earlier in the decision-making process. Selecting the right advertising formats is an important part of that shift. Each option…
