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Martech: Management

Soapbox: What if I told you PDF’s biggest moment is yet to come?

Opening PDFs in-browser has become the new norm, offering new ways to target and measure using this format.

Yonatan Snir on March 2, 2020 at 2:45 pm
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This year the PDF celebrates 27 years of digital circulation, making it a digital relic. But looking at the traditional benefits in light of newer innovations, the PDF still offers an edge for content creators.

Let’s start with the basics: PDF is reliable. It will always look the same down to the last design pixel no matter what operating system or device you’re using.

But the core of the file format’s strength lies in the psychology of its user experience. The format mimics a physical file, allowing users to store it in their digital file cabinet. This lends credibility and longevity to the content that a webpage simply cannot offer.

And while many point to SEO as the ultimate reason to ditch this format, PDF optimization is actually an untapped opportunity. Many marketers don’t realize that many of the same indexing rules apply to PDFs as they do to web pages – as long as they are opened in-browser.

Opening PDFs in-browser has become the new norm, offering new ways to target and measure using this format. There are ways to track who is reading, insert links, CTAs and all the other goodness we content marketers have come to know and love.

While it isn’t the right format for every type of content, PDFs are still a top choice for long-form evergreen content such as white papers, case studies and eBooks. We think it’s safe to say, they’ll be around for a while longer. 

Soapbox is a special feature for marketers in our community to share their observations and opinions about our industry. You can submit your own here.


Opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and not necessarily MarTech Today. Staff authors are listed here.



About The Author

Yonatan Snir
Yonatan Snir is the CEO and co-founder of CliClap, a marketing technology for B2B websites that uses AI to optimize content journeys and conversions. Yonatan is a marketing strategist with over 19 years of experience, helping organizations utilize technologies and data to improve business performance.

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