But the primary reason I like text: It allows me to save time by skimming the content for information of interest. Contrast this with waiting for a media file to download, the player to open, then having to view or listen to all or most of the file before I can determine if it contains anything relevant. Although it is easy and inexpensive to create an audio transcript, that may not be your best choice for a written document to accompany the media file. And by giving your visitors content choices, you will likely find that both text and audio/video forms are well received. MORE >>

It's easy to overload technology white papers with content that is irrelevant and poorly structured for the reader's interest. According to an Eccolo Media survey of IT buyers, ". The ideas below will help you avoid this problem by trimming the "fat"--unnecessary or excessive content--from your technical white papers. This content may seem like necessary stage-setting or a way to ease into the main text. Segment lengthy content. Are you trying to cram too much content into one white paper? Avoid throat-clearing text. Narrative text. MORE >>

For these companies, the freelance marketplace sites can be a good way to find writers for less-demanding content projects. expert) and Chicago Manual of Style-freak who dabbles in social media, works in. availability of the material or a concurrent social media push? A note from Janice: I know that not every technology company has the budget to hire a freelance technical copywriter with my depth of subject knowledge, writing skill, and marketing savvy. But using these sites can be overwhelming and nonproductive if not approached carefully. The current. effectiveness. MORE >>

And perhaps the greatest benefits of a LTR: Cost-effective projects, faster schedules, and easier reviews as the writer needs to spend less time in developing your content and can apply knowledge across multiple documents and media. One thing that makes me the most proud about my business as a freelance technology writer is the long-term relationships or LTRs I have developed with many clients. Month after month, year after year, they come back to me with new assignments. And over time, they have come to trust me with the most highly visible and sensitive marketing communications. MORE >>

Content Marketing. Social Media. " Especially if the comments are vague and directed more to the text's presentation than content, ask the reviewer, "Is this actually an error or your preference?" All content on this blog is Copyright (c) 2007-current year by Janice King/WriteSpark, except as noted. WriteSpark Tech Marcom Insights. Ideas and Resources for Technology Marketing Communications and Public Relations from Janice King, freelance high tech copywriter and author, Copywriting That Sells High Tech. Case Studies. Sales Materials. White Papers. MORE >>