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Nowadays, Internet users have access to a huge amount of information on the Internet. For companies, this means it’s increasingly difficult to get the attention of their target audience. That’s where white papers come in. White papers are detailed documents that provide quality information on a particular topic. In this article, we will explain why white papers can be an effective marketing tool for your business and how you can create one easily with Calaméo.

Why you should create a white paper?

White papers are a great way to establish your company as an authority in your field. By providing valuable, quality information to your target audience, you can gain their trust and loyalty. White papers can also help you reach potential new customers by enticing them with topics that interest them and showing them that you are an expert in the field. Finally, white papers can be a great lead generation tool. In exchange for their email address or contact information, you can offer your readers a free download of your white paper, allowing you to add them to your mailing list.

How do you create a white paper?

To create an effective white paper, there are several steps to follow:

Step 1: Choose a relevant topic

The first key to creating an effective white paper is to choose a topic that is relevant to your target audience. Think about what your target audience is interested in and what they would like to learn. Topics that lend themselves well to white papers are usually topics that are complex or difficult for the uninitiated to understand.

Step 2: Research thoroughly

Once you’ve chosen your topic, it’s important to do thorough research to gather all the necessary information. Use reliable sources to obtain accurate data and statistics that will lend credibility to your white paper.

Step 3: Write your white paper

Once you have collected all the necessary information, you can start writing your white paper. Be sure to write the white paper in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Use graphics, images and examples to help clarify important points.

Step 4: Design your white paper

Once you’ve written your white paper, it’s time to design it. Use a professional layout that will make your white paper attractive and easy to read. Be sure to include images and graphics to help illustrate key points.

Step 5: Publish and enrich your white paper on Calameo

Now it’s time to publish your document on Calameo. Enrich it with our Editor tool that allows you to add: internal and external links, videos, images, sounds, and much more. Don’t forget to include a call to action that links to your website or allows the reader to contact you directly.

Step 6: Share your white paper with Calameo

Once your white paper is published, it’s time to promote it. With Calameo, it’s easy to share your documents on social networks, and you can embed your white paper directly on your website to promote it to your target audience. Be sure to clearly explain the benefits readers will get by downloading your white paper.

Conclusion

White papers can be an effective marketing tool for your brand. By providing valuable information to your target audience, you can establish your company as an authority in your field, reach new potential customers and generate leads. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create an effective white paper that will be useful and appreciated by your target audience.

At the end of 2023, whether on Facebook, Linkedin or Instagram, many brands (and influencers) have noticed a drop in reach and engagement on their social media. A consequence of channels saturated by the amount of content published every minute. So what kind of content should be created in 2024 to keep communicating effectively? Follow the 5 key trends we’ll be presenting in this article to help you overcome the decline in your social media metrics.

1. Dark social

In 2024, it’s important to offer content that can be shared privately. To do this, your content needs to be so well matched to your target audience, that they’ll share it with their acquaintances in a private message.

You can also offer private experiences between your brand and its customers, such as exclusive groups or private discussion channels.

💡Read more on dark social and Calaméo.

2. Video

Video is still king. But by 2024, vertical videos are expected to be longer, lasting several minutes. Note, however, that even longer videos need to be well-paced. Internet users must have no time to get bored.

💡TIP: Use these formats preferably in 2024: stories, vertical videos and live broadcasts.

3. Useful content

Whether to inspire or to inform, content must be of real use to the viewer. Empty or narcissistic content is no longer interesting. You need to offer content with high added value if you want Internet users to be interested in your brand. Don’t talk about yourself, talk about your audience: their needs, their expectations, and offer them content that inspires or educates them.

💡 TIP: To create content that’s useful to your audience, you first need to clearly define your target.

4. Entertaining content

The other type of content you can offer your audience to improve your reach is entertaining content. Choosing the angle of entertainment and humor is an excellent idea in 2024 since “making people laugh” or “entertaining people” means creating an emotional bond with your audience, who will be able to remember this when choosing between you and your competitors.

💡 TIP: Be careful, not all types of humor and entertainment will suit your brand, or your target, it’s up to you to find the one that fits.

5. User-generated content (UGC)

This latest type of trendy content underlines the need for authenticity. With UGC, the consumer speaks directly to the audience. And what better way to convince a consumer than with the opinion of another consumer? Content of this type allows you to play on your audience’s identification with the creator of the UGC.

💡 TIP: There are now many freelancers specializing in UGC creation.

Conclusion

It seems clear that the basis of content trends for 2024 is the same: it’s all about knowing your target audience. With a clear idea of your target, it will be very easy for your brand to create useful, entertaining and shareable content to boost your social networks.

💡Re-read 2023’s key content trends.