Free checklist for US manufacturers
The 8-point website check engineers and buyers make.
Before a buyer sends an RFQ, they check your website. Use this list to look at yours the way an engineer, a sourcing manager and a quality lead would. It takes about 15 minutes. Tap each item your site passes.
01
Capabilities by process
Each process has its own page, with part size range, typical tolerances and materials.
Quick test: can an engineer tell in 10 seconds whether you can make their part?
02
Equipment list
Machines listed by make, model, axis count and work envelope, not “state-of-the-art equipment.”
Quick test: could a buyer match their part size to one of your machines?
03
Tolerances and materials
Real numbers for typical and best tolerances, plus the alloys, plastics and finishes you run.
Quick test: do you show numbers, or just say “tight tolerances”?
04
Certifications
ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 or ITAR registration, with scope, where buyers see them first.
Quick test: can a quality manager find your certs on the homepage and the quote page?
05
Real parts, real photos
Photos of parts you actually make, grouped by industry, instead of stock images.
Quick test: are most images on your site your own work?
06
Quality system
CMM, first article inspection, material certs and traceability, shown plainly.
Quick test: is your inspection capability on its own page, with equipment named?
07
A real RFQ path
A quote form that takes drawings (STEP, PDF), quantities, due dates and an NDA option, and says when you’ll reply.
Quick test: from any page, can a buyer send you a drawing in two clicks?
08
Speed and findability
Loads fast on a phone, shows up for your processes and materials, and is readable by AI search tools.
Quick test: search “[your process] + [your state]”. Are you on page one?
7–8 pass
Your site is doing its job. Keep it current as you add machines and certifications.
4–6 pass
Buyers can find you, but some move on before they send an RFQ. Start with 07 and 01.
0–3 pass
Your website is likely costing you quotes, including from referrals who check it first.
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