Interactive Content for Manufacturers

A computer monitor on a desk displays 3D CAD software with a technical model of a mechanical component, showcasing interactive content for manufacturers in a modern, dimly lit engineering office with technical equipment in the background.

Manufacturers invest heavily in engineering, precision, and design, but too often that work is hidden behind static spec sheets and PDF catalogs. Interactive tools—like CAD model libraries, configurators, and calculators—give that information life. They help engineers, buyers, and plant managers test ideas, compare performance, and find the right fit before they ever make a purchase.…

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Generic AI Chatbots vs. Custom-Trained Chatbots

Illustration showing a dull robot labeled Generic AI Chatbots on the left, and a vibrant robot labeled Custom-Trained Chatbots on the right, surrounded by icons representing documents, databases, and CAD files to highlight customization.

Why Industrial Buyers Need Clarity, Not Just Conversation AI chatbots have become a staple across websites in every industry. For many companies, adding a generic chatbot feels like an easy upgrade: it answers simple questions, looks modern, and takes very little time to configure. But for industrial and B2B manufacturers, the difference between a generic…

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Winning with Helpful Content: A Guide to Staying Competitive in Google Search

A computer screen displays a graph labeled Organic traffic rising sharply. Overlaid text boxes read Thin content, Site-wide signal, and Googles helpful content, referencing the Google Helpful Content System.

Google’s Helpful Content System (HCS) represents a fundamental shift in how online content is evaluated. By prioritizing ‘people-first’ content over material created primarily to rank in search results, Google aims to reward authentic expertise and discourage formulaic, low-value pages. This whitepaper explains how the system works, how it affects digital visibility, and what businesses can…

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Why Industrial Websites Struggle to Convert Leads

A laptop on a table displays website analytics and a funnel chart. Next to it, bold text reads: “Why industrial websites struggle to convert leads and sales.” The background is out of focus.

Download Printer-Friendly Version Industrial companies often view their website as a necessary marketing tool, but many are disappointed when it fails to produce qualified leads. Unlike consumer sites, industrial websites cater to a specific audience — engineers, purchasing managers, and technical decision-makers who arrive with well-defined objectives. They aren’t casually browsing; they’re searching for detailed…

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Protecting Privacy in Group Emails: Why Using BCC Matters

Why using BCC in emails matters—image of a person holding a phone with an envelope and exclamation icon highlighting email privacy risks.”

Download Printer-Friendly Version In the world of digital communication, the small details matter. Something as simple as how you address a group email can make the difference between protecting your recipients’ privacy and exposing them to unnecessary risk. At FMG, we’ve seen firsthand how these mistakes can erode trust and credibility, and we believe organizations…

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