Stop Emailing Files: A Better Way to Share Your Company Profile
Tired of sending company profiles as file attachments and wondering if they're ever opened? Discover how link-based sharing provides tracking, updates, and a better viewing experience.
Many teams pour significant effort into creating a compelling company profile, only to attach it to an email and hit 'send.' You've done your part, but a crucial question remains: what happens next? The traditional method of sharing documents as files leaves you in the dark, undermining the very purpose of your carefully crafted materials.
The Hidden Problems with File Attachments
Sending your company profile as a PDF or PowerPoint file is a decades-old habit, but it's fraught with friction. The problem isn't the document itself, but what happens after you share it.
- No Visibility: You can't know if your recipient opened the file, when they looked at it, or which parts they found interesting. You're left guessing.
- Version Control Chaos: If you update the company profile, you have to find everyone you sent it to and resend the new version. It’s easy for outdated information to remain in circulation.
- Poor Mobile Experience: Large files are clumsy to download and view on a mobile device, often requiring specific apps and creating a frustrating experience for busy decision-makers.
- Lack of Control: Once the file is sent, it's out of your hands. It can be downloaded, altered, and shared without your knowledge.
The Solution: Share as a Link, Not a File
The most effective way to solve these problems is to change the delivery method. Instead of attaching a static file, you can share your document through a secure web link. This approach keeps the document centralized, giving you complete control and visibility even after it's been sent. The key is to share it as a link, not a file. This simple shift in workflow transforms your document from a passive file into an active, trackable asset.
How Featpaper Modernizes Document Sharing
Featpaper is a service designed to implement this modern, link-based sharing method. Instead of attaching your company profile, you upload it to Featpaper and share a single, intelligent link. The experience for both you and your recipient changes dramatically.
- For You: Receive instant notifications when your document is viewed. Access detailed analytics to see who viewed it, which pages they focused on, and for how long. Update the document at any time without ever changing the link.
- For Your Recipient: They simply click the link and can view the document instantly in their browser on any device—no downloads required. The viewing experience is clean, fast, and professional.
Change how you send documents. With Featpaper, you can transform your static company profile into an interactive, trackable web asset. Learn more
A Realistic Usage Scenario
Imagine a sales lead, Sarah, wants to learn more about your company. The Old Way (File Attachment): You email her your company profile as a PDF. You wait a few days and follow up, but your message is generic because you have no idea if she even read it, let alone what she's interested in. The New Way (Featpaper Link): You send Sarah a Featpaper link to your company profile. You receive a notification the moment she opens it. The analytics show she spent two minutes on your 'Integrations' page and 30 seconds on 'Pricing.' Armed with this insight, you can send a targeted follow-up email: "Hi Sarah, I'm glad you had a chance to look at our profile. I saw you were looking at our integrations—do you have any specific platforms you're hoping to connect with?" This level of insight makes your follow-up timely, relevant, and far more likely to convert. ▶ Start Sharing Smarter