Issuu Reviews & Product Details

Issuu connects content with people, making it easy for 1M+ users worldwide to transform and publish digital content that resonates with their audience. With 60M+ publications, Issuu is the world’s largest digital publishing and content marketing platform that empowers people to convert, host, and share meaningful content in a variety of dynamic formats across all digital distribution channels. The Issuu platform turns a single document into a uniquely immersive reading experience by converting it into a range of marketing assets – including flipbooks to embed in websites, mobile-optimized articles, eye-catching posts for social media, and GIFs for email. Each day, more than 300,000 pages of content are uploaded to Issuu, allowing readers worldwide access to discover and engage with more of what they love, from brochures and eBooks to portfolios and catalogs. Enterprise marketers and individual creators alike choose Issuu for its user-friendly platform that puts their message front and center – without requiring a single line of code. Issuu is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with global offices in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Braga. Learn more at issuu.com.

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Issuu

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Languages Supported

English

Solution Type

All-in-One

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Pricing

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Starter

$19.00

Per Month

Unlimited

$188.00

Per Month

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User Insights

Average based on 111 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

1 month

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Blaine M.

Public Information Assistant

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/28/2022

"Better than expected!"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

Issuu's features and user interface are my favorite parts of their service. The interface is simple and intuitive, while its features allow me a wide range of customizations to really express my organization's corporate identity and make my publications stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

The statistics are updated daily, which is fine but I wish I could have hourly updates, this way I can determine if there's a 'best' time during the day to send out publications for the highest engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Issuu:

My experience with Issuu has been better than expected. I expected an online publishing service that could host digital copies of my organization’s monthly publications. I got this and a host of other features! Issuu lets me seamlessly share our work on all social media platforms, provides us with fantastic statistics that allow for tracking of readership (even by reads per page), allows for beautiful customization of the reader experience, including automatic page-turning, embedded videos, and customized desktop backgrounds for their e-reader! As if this wasn’t enough, their team has been super supportive with any issues we’ve had (pun intended) and they’re always rolling out new features to help our team to keep up with the ever-evolving online media landscape. 10/10 would recommend it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Issuu fits seamlessly into our workflow. As the person responsible for digital content design and publication at my office, I needed a solution that allowed our stakeholders easy access to our magazines and periodicals. Issuu, provides us with a visually pleasing library that is easily accessible via a web browser or their app, and with a user experience that has been consistent across mobile and desktop. Currently, our office uses Issuu to host our library and to ensure that our publications remain beautiful, accessible and of course environmentally friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stuart T.

Creative

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/28/2022

"Flexible solution for online documents"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

The Issuu platform has become an essential part of the marketing mix that we offer to our clients. We have published documents for both internal and external use and we continue to find many other uses for digital documents. They have been used in both creative and formal environments, and are finding different uses for them all the time. Being able to include interactive elements such as links, video, buttons and navigation have helped elevate the documents to another level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

There are a few niggles that you get with all technology that could be improved on, which will hopefully get addressed in the future, but there normally seems to be a solution if a problem arises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Issuu:

Easily turn printed collateral or other documents into interactive online publications with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We offer Issuu to our clients to elevate their printed collateral to the next level with interactive features. We have also designed documents to work specifically on the platform. This has helped our clients interact with their customers in ways that they haven't been able to in the past. The ability to access documents on many different devices is extremely useful. It also allows documents to be kept up to date and react far quicker than previously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica B.

Publisher/Owner

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/28/2022

"Great product"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

Issuu makes it easy for me to publish my magazine digitally and offers great analytics so I can see what content is working. It's also priced affordably so it's a no-brainer to work with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

I really don't have any major complaints. On occasion some of the newer services (like creating visual stories) can be a little slow, but as it's a bonus option and not the primary reason I use Issuu it's not a big deal to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Issuu:

If you're looking to digitally publish a magazine this is the place to do it. I used the free plan for years to supplement my printed magazine but after the pandemic moved to a fully digital platform and upgraded to a paid plan so that I could access the detailed analytics. I highly recommend this if you're planning to sell advertising in your publication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I'm learning what content appeals most to my readers so that I can plan future issues better. Being able to see the analytics and which links were clicked and how many times they were clicked is great information to have for advertisers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Frank W.

Owner

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/28/2022

"Issuu has democratised digital publishing allowing me to reach my audience simply and effectively."

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

The simplicity of a PDF upload and then being able to add rich functionality such as embedded video, live links to bookable items and shopping carts links. Plus you get all the stats and insights to back it all up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

Very little actually! I would like a wider variety of link "buttons" such as "call now", "View Now" and a more visible icon for the "Download" button but in terms of functionality its a great platform! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Issuu:

Move beyond the free subscription so that you get the best features of the platform and so your work is always showcased without any third party advertising - it's so much more professional. Also make use and partake in the wide range of online and live online tutorials that will give you a real edge when using the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Problem solved was pivoting from being a paper publisher to a digital one. Issuu has delivered a strong platform that has enabled me to make that change without the cost implications that would come with in-house development. The benefits are huge! Lower cost, richer content, adaptability, up-to-date content, greener product profile and all without paper waste, delivery miles and the climate change issues associated with the entire paper production chain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Music

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/24/2022

"Santa Fe Desert Chorale Review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

We love the ability to embed our publications into our website so interested patrons can read the program books or ticket brochures for our concerts in an aesthetic viewer. We appreciate the ability to embed links as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

Unfortunately, full analytics are only available at a specific higher price tier. I also find the number and type of ads on ISSUU's publication page distracting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rod C.

Executive Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/20/2022

"Amazing and elegance platform for publishing"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

Our charitable nonprofit org abrahamicalliance.org has been using ISSUU for several years. We were looking for a platform to publish our PDF newsletter digitally so people could read it online full screen and flip through the pages in a way that mimics print media. Our journey was over after finding ISSUU. We used the free version for a few years but recently upgraded and have been loving it. ISSUU is truly an amazing technology for digital publications. Having done all the uploads and publications myself, I much appreciate their intuitive interface and simplicity. On rare occasion when I needed support, they were responsive and extremely helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

Can't think of anything I dislike about their platform. It all works extremely well. They often release new features as well to enhance their offerings. Excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lucas D.

Corporate Communications Coordinator

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/21/2022

"We love Issuu"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

We've used Issuu exclusively for over three years now. No one compares to their platform at all. In the pandemic climate, digital media is king. We have found great engagement with our Issuu publications across our website, social media, and email campaigns. Issuu makes it easy to share our work with anyone and everyone. It's allowed us to take our print magazine and offer it digitally for those who prefer the online experience.

The price is just right and they truly deliver on what they offer and promise. Issuu is also looking for new ways to improve their client offerings & also asks Advocis to participate in pre-launches which has been an added bonus!

We publish FORUM magazine quarterly both through print and Issuu for the online version. We love the way it allows for full-screen viewing and simulates page flipping. We simply export our InDesign files as a pdf and upload them to Issuu. It's also a great place to find other financial services magazines for inspiration! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

There's nothing at all to dislike about Issuu. We've been approached by other companies who offer similar products but have always turned them down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rina C.

Designer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/12/2022

"ISSUU Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

Issuu magazine format makes connecting with our Clients more than just an email experience. The magazine has style and is easy for the author and end user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

The free version will publish with adverts, which detracts from the magazine when published. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dennis H.

Director of Leadership

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2022

"Lots of great functionality!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

There are a lot of options and functionality with Issuu. You can create dynamic content using their tools, which is great for websites and social media. It will help us elevate our online presence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

I don't think it's intuitive if you're new to web publishing. You would certainly need an understanding of layouts and using tools outside of Issuu to create your work. Otherwise, you might be a little frustrated starting out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We're planning to create more content with Issuu by developing more human interest posts for social media and creating regular publications to be shared on our website. I think there are so many opportunities for us to grow in the area of web publishing that makes it all exciting. Using Issuu will hopefully increase our presence on social media. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Issuu Help Center of Issuu

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Hi Dennis, thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear that Issuu is enabling you to create dynamic content and dedicated content for social media. Thank you for your valuable input!

Binta W.

Front Office Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/24/2022

"Reviewing for HSU SPF"

5/5

What do you like best about Issuu?

The site is intuitive for publishing content; customer support is sufficient/efficient; & the view is user-friendly for readers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Issuu?

N/A. I don't currently have anything to report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.