12 steps to great white paper project management
A white paper project is a complex undertaking, with many moving parts. Here is a 12-step program, of sorts, for effective white paper project management. We’ve learned all these lessons through painful experiences with white papers that went off the rails. A few were never even completed, despite my best efforts. So consider these best…
Read MoreCrossing the chasm with effective white papers
This is a tale of two white papers, and the companies that planned them. It shows how an effective marketing strategy can help you to create an effective white paper. And it shows how an ineffective marketing strategy can hinder your best efforts to create a good white paper. Along the way, we’ll review a few…
Read MoreHow to get great reviews for your white paper
Every white paper gets reviews, often by numerous people. But these reviews aren’t always helpful. To gain an effective review, a white paper writer or sponsor sometimes needs to take reviewers by the hand and give them a little guidance. This article includes five tips, plus a reviewer’s checklist you can download and circulate to your…
Read MoreRepurposing: Your secret marketing weapon
I’ve worked on white papers, and I have a secret: Less than 1% of those white papers was ever repurposed. Only a tiny handful of my clients, large and small, ever thought about repurposing. And usually only when I mentioned it. A secret weapon for marketing That means repurposing can be a secret weapon for any B2B…
Read More18 must-do’s to promote a white paper
So you wrote a white paper. Now what? Now it’s time to get it in front of your target readers. That means promotions. There are many ways to promote a white paper; in fact, my book White Papers For Dummies includes a list of 40 possible promotions. But not every tactic works for every audience. So here’s…
Read MoreMetadata: the best-kept secret in white paper SEO
Did you know, three simple habits will instantly boost the SEO of your white papers? A client from a huge firm told us their downloads increased 16X after she started doing what I’m about to share with you. Read on to learn some exciting but little-known secrets about SEO and white papers. To start, many people don’t realize…
Read MoreWhy we’re using Pinterest for white papers
You see “Pinterest” and you’re about to leave this page. Don’t do it. Pinterest is not just for recipes, crafts, or home decorating. We think Pinterest is the perfect place to show off B2B white papers. That’s why we started our own Pinterest board here. And this post explains what we’re doing, and why. What is Pinterest?…
Read More10 tips on writing from Alexander Green
Last fall I had the pleasure of attending the AWAI 2016 Bootcamp in southern Florida. What a fantastic event! What’s not to like about a meet-up of 450 writers in an ocean-side town that has October temperatures reaching almost 90 degrees? The opening keynote speaker Alexander Green provided many inspiring tips on writing. If you’ve never heard of him,…
Read MoreThe best of That White Paper Guy in 2016 (for writers)
2016 was a busy and productive year for all of us at That White Paper Guy. We wrote white papers on everything from self-driving cars to post-surgical infections, getting close to a company total of 250. And we continued to shared lots of tips on how to create successful white papers of your own. This website: bigger…
Read MoreThe best of That White Paper Guy in 2016 (for marketers)
2016 was a busy and productive year for all of us at That White Paper Guy. We wrote white papers on everything from self-driving cars to post-surgical infections, getting close to a company total of 250 projects. And we continued to shared lots of tips on how to create successful white papers of your own. This website:…
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