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WEBSITE MESSAGING AUDIT

Acme Precision Manufacturing

December 29, 2024·Prepared by Lee Fuhr·acmeprecision.com

What's in this audit

This audit evaluates your website messaging across four key areas. Click any section below to dive deeper.

Top priorities

This isn't a report to file away. Below are the specific changes that will have the most impact on converting visitors into customers. Start with #1 and work down.

02

Add proof at the top of your homepage

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Move your ISO certification badge and one client testimonial to the top of your homepage (before visitors scroll). They need to trust you before they'll read further.

Copy-paste fixes (2 options):

❌ CURRENT

[certifications in footer only]

Homepage - add above fold

✓ SUGGESTED

ISO 13485 certified · 99.7% on-time delivery · Trusted by Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and 47 other device manufacturers

Trust signals are hidden below the fold

❌ CURRENT

[no social proof visible]

Homepage - add testimonial strip

✓ SUGGESTED

"They've machined 2.3M parts for us. Zero recalls." - VP Engineering, Medtronic

Visitors can't quickly verify your claims

Here's a credibility strip structure (a horizontal bar of proof points). Fill in the brackets with your real data:

<div class="trust-bar">
  <span>[Your primary certification, e.g., ISO 13485]</span>
  <span>·</span>
  <span>[Your strongest stat, e.g., XX% on-time delivery]</span>
  <span>·</span>
  <span>[Social proof, e.g., Trusted by XX companies in your industry]</span>
</div>

Plus, add this testimonial

"[Pick your strongest customer quote - one that mentions a specific result or problem you solved. If you don't have one, ask your best customer for a 2-sentence testimonial.]"

- [Title], [Company name]

03

Define your ideal customer explicitly

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'Industrial clients' is too broad. Name the specific type of company, size, and situation where you're the obvious choice.

Copy-paste fixes (2 options):

❌ CURRENT

We serve aerospace, automotive, medical, and more

Homepage

✓ SUGGESTED

Precision machining for FDA-regulated medical devices. 85% of our work is for device manufacturers who need tight tolerances and documented compliance.

Serving everyone means connecting with no one

❌ CURRENT

industrial clients

About page

✓ SUGGESTED

medical device companies at $5M-50M who need ISO 13485 compliance

Vague audience naming

Based on your testimonials and client list, here's a draft ideal customer profile. Refine each field to match your reality:

Company type

[Based on your testimonials: most seem to be medical device manufacturers - is that accurate? What type specifically?]

Size & structure

[What's the typical revenue range and employee count of your best customers?]

Their situation

[What problem or situation triggers them to look for you? What pain brought your best customers to you?]

Why they need you

[Why do they choose YOU over competitors? What do they value most?]

Homepage copy that speaks to this customer

[Once you fill in the above, I can help you write homepage copy that speaks directly to this customer. For now, here's a template:] We [what you do] for [your ideal customer type] who [their situation/pain]. If you're [qualifying criteria], we should talk.

04

Create a 'Why us' section with real differentiators

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Not 'quality' or 'service' - what would make your competitors say 'how the hell do they do that?'

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❌ CURRENT

committed to quality

Homepage

✓ SUGGESTED

Last year: 847,000 parts shipped. 12 rejected. That's a 0.001% defect rate.

Every competitor says this exact phrase

❌ CURRENT

trusted partner

Homepage

✓ SUGGESTED

47 machinists. Average tenure: 12 years. When you need parts right the first time, that experience matters.

Meaningless without proof

❌ CURRENT

excellent customer service

Services page

✓ SUGGESTED

When your prototype needs to ship Friday, call Mike directly. 6am-10pm.

Generic claim with no specifics

We found this on your About page: 'Our average machinist has been with us 12 years.' That's a real differentiator - most shops have high turnover. Here's how to turn hidden proof points like this into a 'Why Us' section:

[X] machinists. [X]-year average tenure.

[Fill in your real numbers. Then explain why it matters to customers.]

We found the tenure stat buried on your About page. Move it to homepage.

[Your response time or accessibility claim]

[How do you handle urgent requests? Name a real person if possible.]

Template: 'When your prototype needs to ship Friday, call [Name] directly.'

[Your quality metric]

[Defect rate, rejection rate, first-pass yield - whatever you track]

Template: 'Last year: [X] parts shipped. [X] rejected. That's [X]% defect rate.'

[Your industry expertise]

[What % of your work is in your core industry? What do you know that generalists don't?]

Template: '[X]% of our work is for [industry]. We know [specific insider knowledge].'

05

Develop 2 case studies with specific results

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Include the problem, your approach, and measurable outcomes. 'Reduced defect rate from 2.3% to 0.1%' beats 'delivered quality parts.'

Copy-paste fixes (1 option):

❌ CURRENT

[no case studies present]

New case study page

✓ SUGGESTED

How Boston Scientific reduced part defects by 73% after switching to us

Missing the most effective B2B trust builder

Here's a case study template. Fill in the bracketed sections with actual data from one of your medical device customers:

Title

How [Client Name] reduced defects by [X]% with precision machining

The challenge

[Client Name] was struggling with [specific problem: parts failing inspection / supplier missing deadlines / compliance documentation gaps]. Their previous vendor [specific failure]. With [stakes: FDA audit coming / product launch at risk / patient safety concerns], they needed a partner who could [specific need].

Our approach

We started by [specific first step]. Our team [key differentiating action]. Within [timeframe], we [milestone achieved].

Results

  • [X]% reduction in defect rate (from [old] to [new])
  • [X] parts delivered over [timeframe]
  • [X]% on-time delivery rate
  • [Specific outcome: passed FDA audit / hit launch date / etc.]

"[Client quote about specific result or experience]" - [Name], [Title], [Company]

06

Rewrite your buttons with specific next steps

🟢easy↓ See copy you can use

Change 'Contact Us' to 'Get a quote in 24 hours' or 'Request sample parts.' Tell them exactly what happens when they click.

Copy-paste fixes (2 options):

❌ CURRENT

Contact Us

All pages - primary button

✓ SUGGESTED

Get a quote in 24 hours →

Vague CTA with no expectation set

❌ CURRENT

Contact Us

Services pages

✓ SUGGESTED

Request sample parts → (low commitment alternative)

Only high-commitment option available

Replace your 'Contact Us' buttons with these specific, action-oriented alternatives:

PRIMARY BUTTONS (high commitment)

Get a quote in 24 hours →

Sets clear expectation, removes uncertainty

Request sample parts →

Low-commitment, lets them evaluate your work

See if we're a fit →

Conversational, acknowledges they're evaluating options

SECONDARY BUTTONS (low commitment)

See how we've helped companies like yours →

Leads to case studies, builds trust first

Download our capabilities overview →

Low-commitment, captures email for follow-up

Take a virtual facility tour →

Shows transparency, builds trust

07

Add industry-specific landing pages

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Create dedicated pages for aerospace, medical, and automotive with tailored messaging for each vertical.

Copy-paste fixes (1 option):

❌ CURRENT

[single generic services page]

New page needed

✓ SUGGESTED

Dedicated /medical-devices page with FDA language, compliance focus, and medical-specific case studies

Can't speak directly to specific industry pain points

08

Surface your best project photos on homepage

🟢easy↓ See copy you can use

Your project pages have specific machinery shots. Move 3-4 of the most impressive to your homepage hero or a 'Recent work' section.

Copy-paste fixes (1 option):

❌ CURRENT

[stock imagery on homepage]

Homepage hero section

✓ SUGGESTED

Use the precision part photos from your Projects page in a homepage gallery

Generic photos don't build trust

09

Add a 'How we work' process section

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Walk prospects through your process from quote to delivery. Reduces anxiety about what happens after they click 'Contact.'

Copy-paste fixes (1 option):

❌ CURRENT

[no process explanation]

Homepage - add section

✓ SUGGESTED

Step 1: Send your specs → Step 2: Quote in 24 hours → Step 3: Approval → Step 4: Production → Step 5: Delivery with documentation

Visitors don't know what to expect

10

Create a pricing guidance page

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You don't need to list prices. Just explain how pricing works, what affects cost, and what to expect. This filters tire-kickers and builds trust.

Copy-paste fixes (1 option):

❌ CURRENT

[no pricing information]

New pricing page

✓ SUGGESTED

Pricing depends on: material, tolerances, quantity, lead time. Typical projects range from $X-$Y. Get a quote in 24 hours.

Prospects wonder if they can afford you, leave without asking

Where you stand

A note on scoring: A perfect 10 is nearly theoretical - it would mean flawless messaging with zero room for improvement. That's not the goal. These scores are a prioritization rubric to show where changes will have the most impact. Focus on the lowest scores first.

Click any card to see exactly how the score was calculated, what we found on your site, and specific copy you can use.

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