Content Marketing for IT Companies: Bottom of Funnel First

Bottom‑of‑funnel content checklist for IT companies

Content marketing for IT companies should start where revenue starts: bottom‑of‑funnel. Publish the assets that help buyers say “yes” in the next call—then work backward. That means pricing clarity, specific proof, real comparisons, and short answers to common objections. Wire those into conversion‑ready pages and a simple distribution plan. Only after bottom‑of‑funnel is live do you scale top‑of‑funnel. This order of operations mirrors how we move clients from Triage to the Growth Engine.

Why bottom‑of‑funnel first beats “blog and pray”

Gen‑X owner‑operators don’t binge ebooks. They search, skim a few revenue pages, check reviews, and decide whether to talk. If your site can’t answer “how you’re different,” “what it costs,” “what happens next,” and “who else you’ve helped,” traffic won’t turn into meetings. Bottom‑of‑funnel assets fix that conversion gap fast—and make every channel more efficient.

The seven bottom‑of‑funnel assets every MSP needs

  1. Pricing or “How pricing works.” Not a rate card—ranges, factors, and what changes the investment. Tie to service tiers.
  2. Case vignettes with numbers. One‑screen stories: client type, situation, what changed, quantified outcome.
  3. Comparisons and alternatives. “Co‑managed vs fully managed,” “In‑house vs MSP,” and “Vendor A vs B” pages that state who each option is best for.
  4. Onboarding and SLA clarity. Timeline, roles, day‑1 access, response windows in plain English.
  5. Industries served. Short pages that show you know healthcare, legal, manufacturing, etc., with one proof each.
  6. Short FAQs near CTAs. Keep answers under ~120 words; make them quotable for answer boxes and AI.
  7. Reusable proof blocks. Logos, snippets, review counts, and a recent quantified result.

This inventory is exactly what our Diagnose checklists look for—and what we ship first in Stabilize.

Map bottom‑of‑funnel to the right pages (Local vs National)

Pick one search scope for the next 90 days. Local scope means unique service + city pages with localized proof and a Google Business Profile that points to the best‑match page. National scope means category, comparison, and pricing explainer pages with genuine depth. Either way, your bottom‑of‑funnel assets live on those revenue pages, not buried in old blogs. Then interlink to supporting articles and your proof library. For patterns, see these pillars: Local or National SEO, Website Design & Optimization, Content Marketing & Thought Leadership, Zero Click Influence, and Reporting & Analytics.

Above the fold: pass the 10‑second skim

On every money page, hit three beats before the first scroll:

  • Value in plain English (what you do and for whom).
  • Specific proof (a metric, a client type, or a named outcome).
  • One primary CTA (call, schedule, or request a consultation; repeat at the bottom).

Mobile is the referee. If a cold buyer can’t see the CTA and a concrete reason to trust you in one glance, fix the layout before adding more content. This is the same standard we use in Stabilize when we measure speed, stability, and conversion readiness.

Distribution that actually helps sales

You don’t need fifteen channels. You need three done well:

  • Search. Make bottom‑of‑funnel pages indexable, internally linked, and aligned to your chosen scope. Add FAQs and valid schema where appropriate to win answer units and AI surfaces.
  • LinkedIn. Ship native, linkless posts from the company page and one leader profile. Use a proof line, a 20–40‑second clip, or a one‑screen teardown that stands on its own; add a sensible next step.
  • Email. Send short, value‑first notes that point to one bottom‑of‑funnel page or case vignette—no newsletter bloat.

This mix is designed to win “zero‑click” moments (AI answers, snippets, Map results) while still sending qualified evaluators to the right page. Zero Click Influence explains the playbook.

Make bottom‑of‑funnel findable from the places buyers already check

Treat your Google Business Profile like a bottom‑of‑funnel distribution channel. Keep photos and owner Q&A current, reply to reviews with specifics, and—most important—point “Website” and “Appointment” to the best‑match page with UTMs. On‑site, add small proof blocks (logo + one result) near every primary CTA and on your About, Industries, and Contact pages. Expect more actions per 1,000 views and better page conversion.

The 30/60/90 bottom‑of‑funnel rollout

Days 1–30 — Ship the anchors.

  • Choose Local or National.
  • Publish “How pricing works,” two case vignettes, and one comparison page.
  • Repair the top two revenue pages: first‑scroll clarity, proof, single primary CTA.
  • Point GBP to the best‑match page; wire UTMs; verify call, form, chat, and scheduler events.

Days 31–60 — Expand coverage.

  • Add two industry pages and an onboarding/SLA explainer.
  • Layer short FAQs on every revenue page.
  • Start a simple proof cadence on LinkedIn (2×/week) and a short monthly email.

Days 61–90 — Scale what converts.

  • Add two more case vignettes and the next comparison.
  • Split‑test one headline + proof variant on your highest‑traffic page.
  • Turn winning assets into retargeting creative.

This rhythm mirrors our Triage → Growth Engine handoff: quick wins, harden measurement, then compound.

Measurement that isn’t just traffic

Judge bottom‑of‑funnel by how it changes conversations:

  • Revenue‑page conversion rate (by source, mobile/desktop).
  • Actions per 1,000 GBP views (calls, site clicks, messages).
  • Median speed‑to‑lead for forms, chat, and scheduler.
  • Meeting rate by source (Organic, GBP, Paid, Direct/Brand).
  • % of conversions with valid UTMs + landing page in the CRM.

Track these on a one‑page weekly view, the same way your Stabilize & Strategize report is structured—then make one decision per week: keep, fix, or scale.

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

  • Publishing top‑of‑funnel first. It hides the revenue leak. Finish the bottom‑of‑funnel anchors before another “top 10” post.
  • Generic proof. “Great service” isn’t proof. Use numbers, industries, and outcomes.
  • Boilerplate city pages. If you chose Local, add local substance or don’t publish yet.
  • Brand cannibalizing Non‑brand. If you run ads, protect budget for Non‑brand queries that land on bottom‑of‑funnel pages.
  • Counting micro‑events as conversions. Don’t train platforms on scrolls or time‑on‑page; import Qualified and Closed‑Won so bidding learns from revenue.

What this looks like on your site next week

  • A “How pricing works” explainer linked in the top nav.
  • Two case vignettes visible on Home and your core service page.
  • A comparison page (e.g., “co‑managed vs fully managed”) used by sales.
  • Short FAQs under the primary CTA on every revenue page.
  • GBP “Website/Appointment” pointing to the best‑match page with UTMs.

Next step

Run a 30‑day bottom‑of‑funnel triage: publish the anchors, fix the first‑scroll experience, wire clean signals, and prove lift in meetings. Then move into your monthly Growth Engine cadence to scale what works.


Related pillars: Content Marketing & Thought LeadershipWebsiteZero‑Click InfluenceSocial & ReputationReporting & Analytics.

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FAQs

Do we really need a pricing page?

Yes—publish a “how pricing works” explainer with ranges and factors. It qualifies buyers, reduces back‑and‑forth, and shortens sales cycles without locking you into a rate card.

How many case vignettes should we start with?

Ship two this month. Keep them short: client type, situation, what changed, and the measured outcome. Expand to four to six over 90 days and reuse them on key pages.

Where should FAQs live—blog or service pages?

Place short FAQs near the primary CTA on revenue pages, then add a hub post if needed. This helps answer units/AI and reduces friction at the decision point.

How do we measure success beyond pageviews?

Track revenue‑page conversion rate, actions per 1,000 GBP views, median speed‑to‑lead, and meeting rate by source. Review weekly and adjust the next 30‑day plan.