Ashore

Ashore is an online proofing system designed to streamline the approval process and enhance the quality of feedback for high-velocity creatives. This software is marketed as suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations. Ashore caters to various professions and industries, including creative agencies, print and promotional apparel companies, graphic and web designers, marketing agencies, and advertising agencies.

Key Features

Branded Proofing Dashboards: According to the vendor, users can receive feedback on any file type from their own branded, mobile-friendly dashboard. They can customize review screens with a code editor and add custom labels in multiple languages. Additionally, users can compare any two versions of a proof side-by-side.

Best-in-Class Proofing Software: The vendor claims that Ashore allows users to automate approval processes, set up flexible workflows, add approval stages, and select approvers. Users can send files for approval of any type, receive feedback, and track everything automatically. The software also includes automatic reminders to facilitate faster feedback.

White-labeled Software: According to the vendor, users can customize the software with their company logo on emails and review screens. Integration with Ashore's email delivery service allows users to personalize email communication. Users can also create a custom domain with their own website and white-label review links with their company's name.

Workflows: Users can create and save custom automated workflows with multiple stages and approvers, customize email messages, and include checklists for each workflow stage. The software allows users to assign approvers and control proof visibility.

Reminders: The vendor states that users can customize automatic reminder settings, set default settings for new approvers, and specify unique reminder schedules. Automatic reminders are sent until a decision is made on the proof. Email templates can also be customized.

Review Links: According to the vendor, users can create unique review links for each proof and share them via email, messaging apps, or text messages. Approvers can access proofs without needing an account, make comments, give their decisions, and reply to comments. Review links can be used in conjunction with automated workflows.

Acknowledgement: The vendor claims that Ashore allows approvers to approve or not approve proofs, with an option to approve with changes. Users can customize approval checklists with specific requirements. The software offers multiple approval options to improve feedback and acknowledgement.

Organization: Users can easily manage proofs with a comprehensive dashboard. The software allows users to distinguish between proofs pending review, approved, not approved, and overdue. A dynamic tagging system and the ability to export the proof timeline facilitate record-keeping. Version stacking keeps all versions of a proof grouped together.

Auditing: According to the vendor, Ashore provides a comprehensive proof timeline that records every action taken on a proof. Copies of all emails sent are saved, and the timeline includes snapshots of comment threads. Users can export the proof timeline as an interactive PDF and access reporting for performance data and approval rate information.

Zapier Integration: The vendor highlights that Ashore can be integrated with other apps through Zapier, enabling users to link the approval process with activities on other platforms.