Client
Critical Manufacturing, a global leader in MES solutions for high-tech industries, partnered with Vitamina to enhance its visibility in key markets’ search engines through technical SEO and content optimization.
The SEO project for Critical Manufacturing identified several areas for improvement to enable a significant boost in visibility and organic traffic.
The primary goal was to strengthen the brand’s positioning in its target market—the United States – and lay the groundwork for greater relevance in AI tools, which are increasingly vital in potential clients’ search processes.
Based in Portugal, with subsidiaries in key global markets, Critical Manufacturing stands at the forefront of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for high-tech industries. It enables manufacturers to digitize their operations and swiftly adjust to evolving demands, opportunities, and challenges around the globe.
Target sectors include:
Overall, the project combined a detailed technical approach with content-based optimizations, divided into two main areas.
We began with a detailed diagnosis of the website’s current state, focusing on monthly organic visits, which were analyzed between January 2023 and February 2024.
Domain authority was assessed using tools like Ubersuggest and Semrush. We also analyzed the primary traffic sources, with a focus on Google Organic, direct traffic, and Google CPC.
At the same time, we conducted a benchmarking analysis of direct competitors, considering metrics such as organic traffic, domain authority, Trust Flow, Citation Flow, and Spam Score. This analysis was essential for identifying competitive opportunities.
We conducted a comprehensive SEO audit, covering both technical and content aspects. Every element of the site was analyzed, from UX and response codes to indexing and Core Web Vitals.
The audit identified issues such as JavaScript code hindering content rendering, duplicate or missing meta descriptions, and internal links pointing to redirected pages. For each issue, we provided detailed recommendations with clear priorities and specific resolution strategies.
Using tools like Google Search Console, Semrush, and Ubersuggest, we created a keyword database focused on the U.S. market.
This work involved selecting 15 primary keywords, prioritizing terms with high search volume, commercial relevance, and ranking feasibility.
We developed a detailed roadmap, prioritizing each action based on expected impact and required effort. This plan included clear deadlines and regular status updates, ensuring full transparency and organization.
Through a rigorous technical approach, we implemented improvements such as:
The digital evolution of Critical Manufacturing is underway, and the changes made are a key step in ensuring its leadership in the global market it operates in.
By combining technical insights with strategic content and structural improvements, we’ve built a solid base for sustainable growth.
A website rich in visual triggers to bring the brand experience to life.
A platform that adapts to each persona making the experience easy.
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