Ziflow

Internal and External Proofing

Comentarios: We've been able to solve the following:
- Accountability on updates (client or employee issues)
- Better attention to details (senior staff overseeing junior staff work before sending to client)
- Time saved on emailing proofs and tracking what was/wasn't done.
- Getting clients on board with the same proofing process. Previously some clients printed, then marked up proofs, then scanned and sent back. Others just sent a list of updates through email. Others marked up in Adobe Acrobat. Great to have everyone on the same page using the same tool!

Puntos a favor:

We needed a proofing tool to streamline our approval process internally and externally. I like that we can do internal reviews before sending proofs to clients. This helps me train my Senior staff to pay more attention to details and make sure they're catching any issues with proofs before sending to the client. Clients love the ability to see previous versions. The software also allows for accountability on updates. We're able to track if updates were made for clients and if clients missed updates.

Contras:

Overall the product is very intuitive, but with so many options in the proofing proces, onboarding can be difficult at first and training clients can take some time. But once everyone is on the same page on how the process works, it's a great tool and worth the effort.

Alternativas consideradas: Cage, ReviewStudio, PageProof, Conceptboard, Hightail, GoProof, Notism y Filestage

Razones para elegir Ziflow: GoVisually was a great and simple tool, but it didn't have enough features to accomplish the proofing process we wanted. If Ziflow can't do what you need, you're likely not to find a proofing tool that can do what you need. Ziflow is very robust and feature-rich.

Software anterior: GoVisually

Razones para cambiar a Ziflow: Nothing was as feature rich/robust enough to do what we needed. Ziflow got us the exact proofing process we needed.

Great for reviewing packaging and label design

Comentarios: My overall experience with Ziflow is a great one! I love the features on this app.

Puntos a favor:

I like being able to comment on specific areas of the artwork, it streamlines the design process and makes my life easier.

Contras:

Sometimes the UX design can be confusing in the wording or icons.

Ziflow

Comentarios: It’s ok.... can probably have someone build this for me for $500 overseas with the same functions. Most customers do not use the tools to show changes. Mostly everything is emailed or commented.

Puntos a favor:

Editing and communication area for the customer.

Contras:

Backend search is not the greatest. Having a google type of search on top for everything that is available in our account is needed. Very hard to search for certain proofs.

What Our Agency Needed

Puntos a favor:

I enjoyed having a streamlined tool accessible to everyone in the project team to work collaboratively. It helped streamline the process and version control when there are multiple rounds for a marketing piece.

Contras:

In the beginning, it was difficult to navigate with all the functions. But thankfully Ziflow provided timely customer support and training to onboard and learn everything so it was great.

Changing the paradigm with Ziflow

Comentarios: It has been a game changer for our corporation. Especially in the CYA department.

Puntos a favor:

The ability to teach changes, approvals and document ownership is critical and Ziflow handles all of these issues and more with ease.

Contras:

Nothing that I can think of. We have been extremely happy with Ziflow