The complex, ever-changing technology of the construction industry can make it hard for your potential clients to decide which company is right for them. Ebooks help solve that problem by letting you demonstrate your expertise in a way that guides your readers toward choosing your company.
- Build credibility – Because the typical ebook focuses on a single, narrow topic, it gives you a chance to include facts, data, and your own personal insight to show your potential clients you know what you’re talking about. You’ll also have space to highlight client success stories. If you specialize in renovating retail spaces, you might write an ebook that helps first-time specialty store owners understand ADA accessibility guidelines and the options your company can offer for meeting them.
- Reach a wider audience – Offering your ebook in exchange for an email address is a good way to bring in new leads, but it’s not the only way. If your ebook solves a common problem or covers a current hot topic, chances are your prospects will pass it on to their friends and colleagues. You’ll reach potential clients who might never have known about you otherwise. To get even more eyes on your ebook, email complementary blogs and let them know you have something that could benefit their audience.
- Educate your prospects – When a would-be client isn’t sure exactly what they need, they’re liable to pass your company by even if you’re a perfect fit. They might know they need a new pediatrics center, but have no idea how to start working with a construction firm to plan one. With an ebook that helps potential clients in the early stages of planning, you set the foundation for a trusting relationship that will be hard for your competitors to match. Beyond just guiding prospects in the basics, your ebook can also show them how your company’s services are different and why that matters. If your pediatrics centers feature unusual, child-friendly architecture, your prospects should know.