[ Shorthand Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews) [ Shorthand Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews) # Shorthand Features ##### ## Content (14) Content Authoring Drafting and publishing content is intuitive and non-technical. Rich Text Editor Formatting content is straight-forward and painless. Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps Available gadgets and modules suit the needs of your site and are easily incorperated onto the page. Approval Process Can easily institute an approval routing process between authors and editors. Asset Management System allows the storage and management of rich media files. Internal Search Able to search your content based on keyword, metadata, tags, etc. Content Repository Content--both published and yet-to-be published--can be intuitively managed, edited, tagged, approved, and stored. SEO Management Optimize and manage the search engine optimization efforts for a website or digital content eCommerce Management Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products Forms Management Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location Campaign Management Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results Media Management Planning, organizing, and controlling the distribution of information or videos, images, audio, and other content Drag & Drop Editor Editing tool that allows users to drag and drop images, icons, widgets, or other components Audio Editor Visual GUI that allows users to manage audio tracks, instruments, filters, etc. Show More ##### ## Design (10) Breadth of Pre-Built Templates The software provides a wide breadth of free or purchasable site templates that are attractive and suited to your webpages' needs. Mobile Effective mobile templates are available and easily customizable. Branding/Themes Consistent design elements across sites (including personalized brand components) unites webpages into a coherent online presence. Customization The visual appearance of webpages can be easily customized to fit your site’s needs. Templates Ability for users to choose from prebuilt templates for various design formats (E.g. flyer, presentation, invitation, etc.) to edit and customize. Layout editor Allows users to build layouts by dragging UI elements into a visual design editor. Publishing formats Ability for created designs to be easily exported in multiple formats. Designs can also be optimized for printing. Print optimization takes size into account to ensure the designs retain their quality during the printing process. Saved preferences Provides the ability to save specific preferences, such as the color palette and font library. This lets the designer create efficiently without starting from scratch. Infographics Offers templates and data visualization capabilities for the creation of infographics. Asset Library Provides a built-in library of assets, including images, elements and shapes, to aid users in design creation. Users can also upload personal assets to be used in designs. Show More ##### ## Platform (7) User Community The system has a large and interactive community of users. Flexible Navigation Structures Able to build out different and multiple taxonomies to store and index content. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Enterprise Scalability Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations or an expansive web presence. Internationalization Enables users to view and interact with the same content in multiple languages. Dashboards and Reports Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Show More ##### ## Content Creation (1) Content Management Ability to centralize, organize, and store content in a holistic way for easy and timely retrieval throughout the consumer's journey. Show More ##### ## Optimization (1) ROI Reporting Ability to measure the revenue influence and ROI of every piece of content. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (1) File Storage Allows for free and/or paid storage of created design files. Show More ##### ## Publishing (1) Execute Content Publication Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party. Show More ##### ## Social Media (1) Social Media Integration Create and publication of content for social media platforms. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (4) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text-to-Image Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Platform - Owned Media (3) Analytics Provides analytics tools that reveal important readership, deliverabilty, content open rate/conversion metrics and track progress of campaigns. Integrations Includes integration capabilites and funtionality, like linking a CRM, etc. Distribution Includes the ability to either create or distribute marketing materials in the form of content through multiple channels. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Web Content Management (3) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Social Media Integration Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Content Creation (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Owned Media (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (20) AI/Machine Learning Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Image Editing Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing Website Publishing Options Options for publishing a website/landing page online, whether through a publishing site plugin, the user's site, or a subdomain Chatbot AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods Content Publishing Options Facilitates online authoring and publishing of the content Text Editing Edit text as needed Access Control Regulate who can view information within the system Website Accessibility Tools Tools that fix/remediate issues or optimize site elements to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities or unique needs Content Delivery Distributing content through various platforms or channels Content Personalization Personalize delivered content based on characteristics, preferences, behavior or other data across the network Configurable Workflow Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Video Editing Create professional looking videos by manipulating video footage with filters, special effects, trimming, filters and transitions AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Performance Testing Allows developers to check if their applications/web browsers are running as expected. 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