Column Reviews & Product Details

Column is a comprehensive software platform designed to modernize and streamline the public notice process for newspapers, governments, law firms, and businesses. By automating and simplifying the submission, management, and publication of legal notices, obituaries, and classifieds, Column enhances operational efficiency and improves the customer experience. For newspapers, Column offers a self-serve platform that allows clients to submit legal notices directly, reducing the need for manual data entry and minimizing errors. The platform supports various notice types, including legal notices, obituaries, and classifieds, enabling publishers to manage multiple advertising categories in one place. Features such as order tracking, multi-publication management, custom settings, and task automation help streamline operations and reduce costs. Additionally, Column provides tools for offering intuitive and modern self-serve experiences, including order templates, display ads, custom branding, and upfront proofs, which enhance customer satisfaction. Governments and law firms benefit from Column's automated placement services, which facilitate the bulk submission of legal notices across multiple jurisdictions. By integrating with Column's API or utilizing email automation, organizations can submit notices in bulk, with Column handling formatting, placement, and coordination with newspapers. This ensures compliance with publication requirements nationwide and consolidates invoicing, providing a single comprehensive invoice for all notices. Dedicated support is available to manage deadlines, affidavits, and payments, allowing organizations to focus on their core responsibilities. Column also offers an affidavit service that automates the entire affidavit process, from notarization to verification. By employing in-house notaries with remote online notary privileges, Column ensures that affidavits are signed, notarized, and delivered court-ready to clients. The platform is compliant with e-signing and e-notarization regulations across all 50 states, providing a reliable solution for publishers and their clients. For funeral homes, Column provides tools to manage obituaries with care and ease. The platform allows funeral homes to collaborate with families on writing, designing, and publishing obituaries across multiple publications. Features such as tracking dashboards, simplified billing, proof-sharing, and multi-paper posting help funeral homes strengthen relationships with families and streamline their operations. In addition to its core products, Column offers a suite of professional services designed to deliver significant cost savings to organizations. These services include order management, nationwide posting, integrations with existing ad management systems, and pagination services to eliminate manual tasks associated with pagination. Overall, Column's platform is trusted by over 1,600 newspapers and more than 30,000 governments, law firms, and businesses across the United States. By providing a modern solution for public notice, Column helps organizations automate, streamline, and outsource various aspects of the public notice process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

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Column

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Best-of-Breed

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Emmie Atwood

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Public Notice API

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Kristina C.

Ad Production Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/21/2026

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"Fast, Easy-to-Use Tool That Keeps Ads Organized"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

Keeps everything organized and is easy to use. It is fast and easy to use for both the advertiser and publisher. It is worth the money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

not much but I would say when I advertiser has a completed table or layout of their ad, sometimes the integration into text does not work as well. And sometimes the image may not work because the client has too many spaces. So I just go into InDesign and design it myself. But its not that big of deal since I am not doing it often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Column solving and how is that benefiting you?

I no longer have to cut out the newspaper and tape it to an affidavit with a wet signature. Also just dragging the clients file into the form and then getting a price is the best part. Also getting to download the list for the ads at the end of the week before we publish. Before I had to keep everything on an InDesign file myself and make sure I didn't miss an email and price it all myself by counting the lines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Thanks so much for sharing this, Kristina! We’re so glad Column is making the process faster and easier, especially when it comes to affidavits, pricing, and keeping everything organized. We also really appreciate the feedback on tables, layouts, and image formatting; it’s helpful for our team as we keep improving the experience. Thanks for being one of our trusted, amazing Column publishing partners!!

Eileen L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/28/2026

"Smooth Newspaper Submission with Impressive Efficiency"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Column?

I really appreciate how efficient Column is, especially in a time crunch. It made it easy to post and communicate with my local newspaper, allowing me to submit my public notice and pay online without needing to follow up. The process was smooth, from submitting to verifying, and it worked well with other networks and businesses. I love how easy it is to use and that it's available online, even though I didn't know about it until I researched. It's nice that someone promoted it so I didn't have to go to the newspaper in person. Setting up an account was super simple and efficient, saving me time. Plus, it operated smoothly without glitches or crashes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

Have no dislikes at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Thank you so much! We’re really glad Column made it easy to get your notice submitted, paid for, and published on a tight timeline without extra follow-up. It’s great to hear the whole process felt smooth and saved you time!

Aaron C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/20/2026

"Streamlined, Intuitive, and Easy-to-Use"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

I liked how streamlined and intuitive the online process was with Column. It was very easy to get my legal notice created and configured the way I wanted, and I managed to do it in less than five minutes. The platform asked for fields that were directly relevant to my legal posting and guided me through the process step by step in an easy-to-understand manner. Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone looking to post a legal notice in Nevada County, especially for a fictitious business name, because it was very easy to set up and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

When I was on my mobile phone, the preview of my legal notice didn't seem to render. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Column made creating and configuring your legal notice quick and straightforward. We’re sorry the preview didn’t render on your phone, and we appreciate you bringing that to our attention. Thanks for recommending us!

andy S.

LEAD PARALEGAL

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/11/2026

"Intuitive Digital Platform with Highly Competitive."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Column?

What I like best about Column is how remarkably easy it is to use online. The entire platform is completely self-explanatory, especially when compared to the cumbersome processes of the LA Times or other traditional media companies. Navigating legal and public notice publications can often be tedious, but Column streamlines the workflow seamlessly. Additionally, their advertising and publication rates are very competitive, making it an excellent, cost-effective choice for our firm's ongoing publishing needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

The platform performs exactly as needed, and we have encountered no issues or friction with their online system since switching over. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Column solving and how is that benefiting you?

Self-Explanatory Automation: Column provides a modernized, direct-upload digital dashboard that is completely intuitive and self-explanatory. It eliminates hours of administrative friction compared to legacy publishers. Highly Competitive Rates: Because Column utilizes a streamlined digital setup, they offer highly competitive and predictable pricing structure points. This allows you to manage case budgets cleanly without facing surprise invoice spikes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re really glad Column is making legal and public notice publishing easier, faster, and more predictable for your firm. Hearing that the platform feels intuitive and removes administrative friction is exactly what we hope to deliver.

Jennifer C.

Secretary

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/2/2026

"Fast, Efficient Legal Ad Posting with Immediate Proof and Invoices"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

The editing features, the speed of inputting the ads, the simple, immediate results. I can quickly choose the days for running the ads, receiving the notarized ad proof and invoice right away is very efficient. Also, was able to access both newspapers I need to run ads in from this same site was great timesaver Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

It would be good to have better description of what legal ad fits what we are doing for people who don't know what category it should fall under. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Megan Villanueva of Column

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So great to hear we were able to save you time, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing feedback on including a short description for different public notice types. Some papers can have a long list and an individual who has never placed one before may find it difficult to choose the correct one. Great point!

Mistee R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/11/2026

"Effortless Use, Professional Output"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

I really enjoy how Column is super easy to use, especially since I'm not very tech-savvy. It's user-friendly and gets the job done efficiently. It always makes my notices and agendas look very professional and presentable. I love how fast it is, which is crucial when I'm running out of time but need to get something out quickly. It's also great that Column allows me to choose the dates and adjust the column sizes, making it cost-effective. I appreciate that Column helps me by editing my content and notifying me of any edits through email, which can even reduce my costs. This feature is really cool because it catches things I might miss and enhances my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

I do not have anything that I dislike about Column. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Hi Mistee!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review! We’re so glad Column has made it easy to create professional, accurate notices quickly, especially when you’re working against a deadline.

So happy that you're trusting Column with your notices and agendas :)

Lisa K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/21/2026

"Effortless Ad Placement with Column"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

I was really happy with Column because the site was very easy to follow and user-friendly. It went smoothly when I used it to place an ad in the newspaper. I liked that it had buttons for me to review before moving forward, which gave me confidence to proceed with the payment. The initial setup was very easy, taking no time at all and without a hard process. I would happily use it again and even rated it a 10 out of 10 for recommendation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

There is nothing that I dislike about using Column. This was the first time I used it and I was very pleased. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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We’re delighted your first experience with Column was so smooth. It’s great to hear the easy setup and review steps helped you feel confident placing your ad. Thanks for choosing Column! Reviews like these make such a difference for us, and really bring such joy to our team! We appreciate you taking the time :)

Paul T.

Western Piedmont Foundation Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/15/2026

"Column is Great to Use and Easy to Follow"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

The best things I like about Column are the ease of use and the clear instructions that are provided to fill out what needs to be done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

The one thing I disliked is there wasn't a clear explanation as to what the TITLE referred to after stating whether or not there was an attorney. Perhaps a little info button there would clarify what is meant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Thank you for the thoughtful review. It’s great to know Column’s ease of use and instructions are helpful as you work through your father’s estate. We’ll consider your feedback about clarifying “Title” so the form is easier to understand. Our condolences for your loss; please reach out to us anytime! Our team is here to support in whatever way we can.

Alcides N.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/11/2026

"Effortless Legal Notice Publication with Column"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

I use Column to publish legal notices to creditors. It's easy to use and user-friendly, allowing us to publish notices without any mailing or additional emailing. I like that Column has preset fields, which makes filling in information for ads straightforward. They even share a publication preview for approval before directly publishing, which greatly simplifies our workflow. I appreciate that all user and payment information is saved, making it easy to log in and manage notices. It's convenient and completes the process without any intermediates, making our work and lives much easier. I also find the initial setup was quite easy, with just needing to provide basic business information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

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Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Hi Alcides! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review. We’re so glad Column has made the legal notice publication process easier and more streamlined for your team.

It’s especially great to hear that features like preset fields, publication previews, and saved user and payment information are helping simplify your workflow and cut out unnecessary back-and-forth.

Thanks again for trusting Column with your legal notices and for sharing your experience!

Evalyn L.

Administrative Assistant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/12/2026

"Easy Column Publication User Assistance"

5/5

What do you like best about Column?

As an office that requires frequent publication for clients, the column website has been very user friendly and easy to understand. They provide access to many newspaper outlets from different counties. Each publication submitted can be paid for through email invoices extremely quickly, allowing us to complete publications by the deadline. Besides the typical publication fees, it is a good price for the services require. There is always someone you can call or speak with for clarification. I also like how you are able to see all the past publications completed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Column?

The only thing we dislike is that they don't cover all the counties in Southern California for example Lake perris in Riverside california has to be done through a seperate publication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emmie Atwood of Column

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Hi Evalyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this thoughtful review. We’re glad Column has made it easier to manage frequent legal publications, stay organized around deadlines, and keep past publications centralized in one place.

We also really appreciate the feedback about coverage in Southern California! The good news is that Column can actually help you place notices in any newspaper in the United States, even if that newspaper doesn’t use Column directly to manage its side of the process. You can still use Column to place, manage, and centralize your public notices all in one place rather than coordinating separately with individual publications.

This is available through our automation product; I’ve included a link in case you’d like to learn more!

Thanks again for trusting Column with your publications and for sharing your feedback.

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