Our sales take months to close. Can PPC still be measured?
Yes. Leads are imported from your CRM as they move through qualified, quoted and won, and reporting follows them through. It takes longer to read than e-commerce, so we agree the stages and the time frame with you in writing first.
Which CRM do you need?
Any CRM that records where a lead came from and what happened to it. The ad click ID is captured with each form or call, and stages are sent back to Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, either automatically or through a regular upload.
Is LinkedIn worth it for manufacturers?
Sometimes. LinkedIn is rarely the cheapest click, but it can reach buyers and specifiers by job title and industry before they search. We test it on qualified leads against Google and Microsoft, and keep it only if it brings deals.
Can you run Google Shopping for a trade catalogue?
Yes, where prices can be shown publicly. A clean feed with part numbers and specifications can bring trade orders through Shopping. Google expects UK Shopping prices to include VAT, so trade sites that only show ex VAT prices need checking first.
We also sell through distributors. Does that change the plan?
It shapes it. If distributors bid on your name or products, your own brand campaign keeps your site in front, and the ads can send each buyer to the right route: direct orders, a trade account or a distributor near them.