Topic II · Website, SEO & Leads

Digital Marketing

Marketing as a supplier to sales: website, SEO, LinkedIn, and lead generation, measurable from click to close.

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What it’s about

99 articles · Guide, Analysis, Comparison, Article

Marketing delivers conversations to sales, or it just costs money. We explain the mechanics behind it so you can judge proposals, set priorities, and demand results.

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  • The website as a sales tool

    How to tell whether your site brings in inquiries or just visitors.

  • Lead generation and SEO

    Getting found for what you offer and turning that into conversations.

  • LinkedIn and social selling

    How owners build contacts and start conversations without coming across as pushy.

  • Handoff and measurability

    From click to close: where leads get lost and how you measure it.

  • Choosing an agency

    Comparing proposals, reviewing contracts, demanding results.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior marketing knowledge?

No. Every guide starts with the business question and ends with a checklist you can hand to your team or your vendor.

Do you recommend providers for the hands-on work?

On our Recommendations page you will find offerings we know, each with our reasons. It also notes that affiliations with individual offerings may exist.

How current are the SEO articles?

Every article carries a review date. When the fundamentals change, we revise the article instead of putting a new one next to it.

Is LinkedIn worth it for small businesses?

For many B2B businesses, yes, if the decision-makers are active there. What matters is consistency: a few well-chosen posts and conversations achieve more than occasional campaigns.

How can I tell whether my website brings in inquiries?

By being able to trace inquiries to their source. Count how many inquiries come through the website, and ask in the first conversation how the contact came about.

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