junkie-alert style=”white”]By: Davd Zeb Cr.Last Updated: April 08, 2024.[/junkie-alert]
Word and PDF files are often the go-to formats for files in the modern age. You can easily edit and print in Word, and if you want to stop someone from altering the content, PDF stops them before they get started.
However, when it comes to publishing your content an HTML document is typically your best option. This also applies when you want to view formats.
If you’re still not convinced it’s easier to convert and edit any type of HTML document, here are a few more benefits to consider.
Easily Compatible with Mobile Devices
If your content isn’t compatible with mobile devices, you’re missing out on potentially thousands of views. Think about the last time you tried to view a Word doc or PDF file on your phone or tablet. Chances are, you spent a lot of time zooming in and turning the device to read the text.
Converting the files to HTML documents effectively resolves these problems. You get a responsive design that works great on large and small screens.
Speed Up Load Times
You’re probably not seeing any problems with load times for small documents whether they’re in Word or PDF format. However, this quickly changes when you’re trying to load a large document. Even if images aren’t present, trying to load several pages of text can be time-consuming and frustrating.
Since most online users don’t have the time or patience, your large documents may go mostly unread. In fact, close to half of all online users aren’t going to wait more than a couple of seconds for a website to load. Converting your files to HTML documents takes care of this problem.
Make Your Website More Interactive
Okay, you already know most online users are impatient. They can also become easily bored. You may have great content, but if your site isn’t interactive, readers may not get to the end of the page.
When you’re using HTML documents, you can easily embed video and audio content. Visitors can stay entertained since the content is playing on your page. HTML is also compatible with JavaScript. Now, you can even insert surveys and other forms into the content.
Improve the Status of Attachments in Emails
Are you sending out a lot of emails with links? Maybe your emails are intended to keep customers updated about your latest goods or services.
Your emails may also be work-related. You know, keeping team members and bosses updated on project status. Whatever the reason for your link-filled emails, sending them as a Word or PDF file is a pain for the recipient. They get a bloated email that’s often a pain to deal with.
Yes, you can also send the URL outside of the email but now you’re adding another step. A faster and more streamlined way is to convert the file to an HTML document. Now, your recipients are receiving emails that aren’t a pain to deal with regardless of the number of embedded links. These are only a few of the benefits you get when you start converting your files to HTML documents.