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Case Study: Inbound Marketing for a Historic Metal Manufacturer


Who: McHone Industries

What: A full-service metal manufacturer offering tubing, fabrication, and design services for OEM and commercial customers

Where: Salamanca, N.Y.

When: Founded in 1974

Why: To turn a stagnant website into a lead-generating machine and modernize their digital sales funnel

Challenge: An outdated, low-traffic website and overreliance on traditional cold-calling without SEO or content strategy

The Challenge: No ROI from Digital Marketing


McHone Industries came to protocol 80 frustrated by a website that simply wasn’t performing. Despite offering high-quality manufacturing services, their online presence failed to attract meaningful traffic or generate qualified leads. Their site had minimal pages, no SEO structure, and only a basic contact form — all of which left them invisible to search engines and prospects alike.

Relying solely on traditional sales methods and underwhelming marketing efforts, McHone struggled to build brand awareness and sales pipeline momentum. They needed a true digital strategy – not just a prettier website, but also a powerful, lead-focused ecosystem.

The Solution: A Comprehensive Inbound Marketing Strategy

 

McHone Industries partnered with protocol 80 to revitalize its underperforming digital presence. The goal was to generate qualified B2B leads, improve visibility in search engines, and drive long-term growth through a strategic inbound approach. This full-scale transformation included:

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Implementing SEO best practices

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Developing and executing a content marketing strategy

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Redesigning and expanding the website

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Creating and managing email marketing campaigns

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Activating and managing social media

The Results: Increased B2B Leads, Web Traffic, & Engagement


Page Visits: Increased by 1,415%
Monthly Leads: Grew by 12,700%
Ranking Keywords: Significantly expanded through SEO and blog strategy

Over the course of 2 years, McHone Industries transformed its marketing ROI. Monthly traffic surged by over 1,400%, with new traffic up 1,730%. More importantly, lead generation exploded – with monthly leads up 12,700% and sales-qualified leads up 13,200%.

Their once-silent website is now a top-performing asset, delivering a consistent stream of high-quality leads for the sales team. With a solid digital foundation in place, McHone is positioned for long-term success. The company now picks and chooses who it wants to work with because so many leads are coming in each month.

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