Tagged as: writing white papers

May 15

Social Media Marketing: 5 Keys To White Paper Success

Social media marketing has emerged as a highly effective tool for businesses to communicate information about their products and services, with the added benefit of virtual interaction with prospects and customers.

Mar 13

Effective White Paper Titles Critical In A Short-Attention-Span World

Effective white paper titles can make all the difference. By focusing on what is both interesting and important, a good title is able to grab the attention of even casual readers. When properly tied to keywords and content, it also has the power to improve search engine rankings. So what’s the downside? Creating them isn’t…

Nov 21

Don’t Develop Your White Papers In A Vacuum: Tips For Involving Your Best Sources

No one said white papers were easy. They require a tremendous amount of preparation and dedicated project management. They need to clearly define a business need and then proceed to outline how the product can meet that need. They must be well-written, informative and engaging.

Oct 28

When You’re Writing White Papers, Audience Definition Is Critical

When writing white papers, the byword has always been “content is king.” But the most powerful and engaging copy won’t do you much good if you don’t tailor it to the needs and expectations of the intended audience. To borrow from a popular marketing analogy, a car salesman would not try to sell a flashy…

Oct 22

What’s In It For The Reader? Think About Value And Benefits, Not Sales, When Writing White Papers

Crafting interesting and informative white papers is one way to promote sales of your products and services. However, your sales pitch shouldn’t be too obvious. Rather, it’s better to make your presentation relevant and highly informative for your readers, and establish your credibility and position as a market leader.

Aug 18

Define Your White Paper Objectives Before You Start Writing

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”  – Stephen Covey Anyone who has undertaken a home improvement project knows how quickly things can spiral out of control.  What starts as a simple faucet repair ends up as a complete bathroom remodel. It’s tempting to let the scope of a project…

May 13

Start Thinking Like an Interface Designer Write Your White Papers in Layers

As a white paper marketer or writer, you sometimes need to be thinking like a computer interface designer…really!  One mistake that white paper writers make is to give too much information all at once.  I just read a white paper we’ve been running for a customer called “Six White Paper Features for Reaching the Often-Distracted…