Your Questions, Answered.
The Definitive Hub for
UK Manufacturing Excellence
What is the cost of membership?
Visit our Become a Member page for a quote tailored to your business size and needs.
How long is the subscription?
Membership is annual, providing 12 months of continuous exposure.
How do I pay?
Upon joining or renewing, you will receive an invoice via email. Payment should be made via bank transfer using the details provided on the invoice.
How do I renew?
Your annual subscription auto-renews. At the time of renewal, you will receive an invoice for the year ahead.
How do I cancel membership?
You can cancel at any time by sending your request via email. Your profile will remain active until your current 12-month period expires to ensure you receive the full benefit of your annual placement; please note that we do not offer pro-rata refunds for any unused months. If you have received an invoice for the year ahead but wish to cancel, please contact us within 30 days to advise that your membership is no longer required and the invoice will be cancelled.
Where can I use the MMG Member Mark?
On your website, email signatures, and physical marketing materials.
How do I provide my company details and advise sectors, capabilities and so forth?
Once your membership is confirmed, we make the setup process as simple as possible. You will receive a tailored onboarding form where you can quickly tick your relevant business sectors and capabilities. Or, if you prefer, you can provide your details via email.
What content can I include in my profile?
To ensure your profile remains professional and easy for buyers to navigate, we recommend a business overview of up to 2,000 characters. You can showcase your expertise with 8 high-resolution images and one featured video (via a link from YouTube or Vimeo). This balance provides the right amount of detail to secure interest without overwhelming the reader.
How do I supply text and pictures?
Text may be emailed. Send your pics via DropBox or WeTransfer. Please do not send your images or video by email (these files are too large for email). We handle the formatting. If you need help with images, we can assist. If you prefer, with your permission, we can use text and images from your website.
How do I send my video?
Provide a YouTube or Vimeo link. If you do not have a link, request guidance via email.
Can I update my listing later?
Yes, just send us the changes and we will update your profile.
Is my data secure?
We use industry-standard encryption to protect all member and lead information, including Email addresses.
Can I list multiple locations?
Yes, up to 3 locations as standard, and we offer multi-site packages for larger organisations.
Does this help my Google ranking?
Absolutely; our DA helps push your site higher in search results.
Who sees my listing?
Procurement officers, designers, and engineers specifically searching for your expertise.
How does this platform improve our organic SERP visibility compared to our own site?
We use “Barnacle SEO.” By joining an established, high-authority domain, your brand “attaches” to our ranking power. We often rank for high-intent keywords that individual mid-sized manufacturing sites struggle to compete for, giving you a stronger presence.
Can we track our Return on Investment (ROI)?
Yes. Your memberships includes a Visits and Clicks Report which is provided when requested. You can track not just page views, but specific “Quick Actions”—such as clicks on your website link, Email or phone number. This allows you to measure the exact Cost Per Lead (CPL) generated by the platform.
How does this help us with AI-driven search (like Google’s AI Overviews)?
AI crawlers prioritise structured, verified data. Our listing infrastructure uses Schema Markup (JSON-LD), which “translates” your business capabilities into a language AI bots understand. This increases the likelihood of your business being cited in AI-generated answers for specific queries.
Why should we invest here instead of increasing our LinkedIn Ads budget?
LinkedIn Ads are “Interruptive Marketing”—you pay for impressions. Our platform is “Intent-Based Marketing.” Buyers come here specifically to source suppliers. Furthermore, while a LinkedIn click can cost £5–£10+, a directory listing provides a permanent, compounding SEO asset (a dofollow backlink) that continues to drive organic traffic long after your initial setup.
How does the platform handle Google Indexing for new capabilities?
Because the Index has a high Crawl Frequency, Google’s bots visit our site daily. When you update your certifications or add a new service to your profile, our automated XML sitemaps “ping” Google, often resulting in your new data being indexed and searchable within 48–72 hours.
Does this provide a “Domain Authority” (DA) boost to our main website?
Yes. Every listing includes a direct link to your primary website. In SEO terms, this is a high-relevancy backlink from a niche-specific authority. For Marketing Managers, this is a critical metric for “Off-Page SEO,” as it signals to Google that your site is a trusted partner in the industry.
How do you ensure high-intent leads?
We don’t just “show” your business; we qualify the visitor. Our advanced search filters including Business Type, Sectors, Capabilities, Locations and Certifications, act as a funnel. A visitor actively selects your specific technical niche to find you, meaning by the time they click your “Contact” button, they have already passed through multiple stages of lead qualification.
How do you protect our brand’s “Digital Footprint” and reputation?
Only the images and branded content that you supply will be used on your profile. You can request edits and updates to keep pace with your growing business.
Can we use this platform for “Account-Based Marketing” (ABM)?
Absolutely. You can use your profile as a dedicated, high-speed landing page for specific campaigns. Because the page is already optimised for mobile and speed, it often outperforms standard “About Us” pages when you are trying to convince a high-value prospect of your technical legitimacy.