Veteran-owned · Decatur, Illinois

You build it.
Fix it. Keep it running.
Let's get you seen.

Social media and digital advertising for the trades. Put your work in front of the people who need it, with a marketing partner who understands your business.

Serving Central Illinois and businesses across the Midwest.

IronForge Media

BUILT FOR THE TRADES. FORGED FOR GROWTH.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE / MISSION FOCUS
YOUR INDUSTRY. OUR FOCUS.AUTOMOTIVEELECTRICALCOMPUTER SERVICESSKILLED TRADES

Practical marketing support

Keep doing good work.
Give more people a reason to call.

A clear message, a consistent presence, and a plan that fits your business. Start with the support you need today and build from there.

01 / SHOW UP

Social media management

Turn the work you do every day into content that helps customers understand what makes your business worth choosing.

  • Content planning and scheduled posts
  • Service highlights and project stories
  • Profile upkeep and performance reporting
02 / REACH CUSTOMERS

Digital advertising

Get your services in front of relevant local audiences with campaigns built around a clear goal and budget.

  • Google and Meta campaign support
  • Ad copy and creative development
  • Tracking, testing, and reporting
03 / MAKE CONTACT EASY

Websites and lead capture

Give potential customers a straightforward place to see your services and take the next step.

  • Simple websites and landing pages
  • Clear contact paths and service messaging
  • Campaign-specific page improvements

The businesses we serve

Real skills deserve a strong presence.

Illustrative scenes of automotive repair, electrical equipment, and a computer repair workspace
Automotive · Electrical · Computer services
AI-generated illustrations of the industries we serve.

The person behind IronForge

Built on service.
Grounded in the trades.

Brandon JohnsonOwner & Founder · Combat Veteran

I'm Brandon, the founder of IronForge Media in Decatur, Illinois. My background includes automotive, electrical, and computers—the fields I know and the businesses I want to help.

IronForge brings that practical understanding to social media and advertising. The goal is simple: help business owners explain their value, stay visible, and make it easier for customers to reach them.

You work directly with me, with clear expectations, agreed budgets, and straightforward communication.

How we get started

A clear plan from the first conversation.

01

Look at where you stand

We review your current online presence, services, customers, and what you want marketing to accomplish.

02

Choose the right work

You receive a proposed scope, service fee, and any separate advertising budget before work begins.

03

Launch and learn

We publish approved content or campaigns, review performance, and use what we learn to guide the next step.

Interested in local AI?

We can explore AI workflows that process selected business information on local equipment. The setup and data handling are agreed before implementation. Social networks, online ads, and published websites still use their respective online platforms.

Let's put your business on the map

Start with a free
marketing review.

Tell Brandon your business name, the services you offer, and where you serve customers. Include your website or social page if you have one.

Email Brandon