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SimplyCast

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What is SimplyCast?

SimplyCast is a customer flow communication platform that combines marketing automation, inbound marketing and interactive communication. The software enables clients to personalize messaging at the right time no matter who their audience is. SimplyCast caters to SMBs as well as…

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Pricing

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SimplyCast

$4.95

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $3 per month
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Product Demos

Marketing Automation Demo - SimplyCast

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Product Details

What is SimplyCast?

SimplyCast Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

SimplyCast is a customer flow communication platform that combines marketing automation, inbound marketing and interactive communication. The software enables clients to personalize messaging at the right time no matter who their audience is. SimplyCast caters to SMBs as well as enterprise clients. It also provides solutions for industries such as emergency response, automotive and marketing agencies.

SimplyCast starts at $3.

HubSpot Marketing Hub and Salesforce Marketing Cloud are common alternatives for SimplyCast.

The most common users of SimplyCast are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

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Users have successfully migrated their existing mailing lists to SimplyCast, enabling them to maintain contact with interested individuals, promote events, offer discounts, sell products, and share relevant articles. SimplyCast offers a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that does not require coding or advanced computer skills. With upgraded Email Editor features and expanded Marketing Automation tools, users can utilize various communication channels, including social media. The drag and drop editing feature simplifies the creation of templates for campaigns, surveys, and forms. Users appreciate the professional appearance of their communications and the ease of managing contact lists with SimplyCast.

The prompt customer service provided by SimplyCast is highly valued by users, who receive quick and helpful responses to their inquiries or concerns. Users also find it exciting and useful to track real-time metrics of their email campaigns, such as open rates. The teleconference tool has been well-received for meetings involving a large number of participants.

However, some users have encountered challenges with SimplyCast, finding the interface cumbersome and experiencing issues that led to frustration and wasted time. There have been instances where email campaigns were not rendered correctly when sent to Outlook mail clients or missed out on chunks of content. Users have also faced reliability issues with the software, including campaigns getting stuck in the mail queue.

Certain users have expressed dissatisfaction with the support provided by SimplyCast, citing delays in refunds and a lack of communication regarding changes in refund offers. Additionally, some users found pricing information misleading, resulting in unexpected bills and additional charges for rolled over credits. As a result, they have explored alternative options that offer more responsive services, improved functionality, and higher opening ratios than SimplyCast.

While there are mixed experiences among users, there is an acknowledgment of the helpfulness of the staff at SimplyCast. They have assisted users in resolving initial difficulties and provided tutorial videos for guidance. Furthermore, SimplyCast 360's user-friendly interface and improved functionality in the new version have been positively noted. Some users consider SimplyCast's 360 tool to be unique and impressive compared to other automation companies.

However, a subset of users have expressed dissatisfaction with low open rates and a lack of availability in customer service, suggesting that exploring other options might be worthwhile. The fax blast feature has yielded mixed results, with issues such as inaccurate cost estimates and faxes not being sent without notification.

In conclusion, user experiences with SimplyCast have varied, with both positive and negative aspects mentioned. Users have been able to send a high volume of messages to their customer list and have found the interface user-friendly. However, some users have encountered issues with reliability, interface usability, and support. It is important for potential users to carefully consider these mixed experiences when evaluating whether SimplyCast meets their specific needs or if alternative options may provide better results.

Responsive Customer Service: Users have consistently praised the wonderful customer service provided by Simplycast, with multiple reviewers describing it as responsive, attentive, thorough, polite, and pleasant. Many users felt valued and appreciated the promptness in addressing their inquiries or requests.

Beneficial Updates in Email Marketing Program: Several users found the updates in the email marketing program to be beneficial. They mentioned that these updates made it simple to create impactful eblasts and helped them easily customize their regular email newsletters with a variety of layouts and their own photos.

Helpful Analytics: The analytics provided by Simplycast have been highlighted by users as helpful for tracking performance. Reviewers mentioned that they could track important metrics such as opens, clicks, soft bounces, hard bounces, and unsubscribes for each email campaign. This feature has aided users in optimizing their email marketing strategies.

Slow loading times: Some users have reported experiencing slow loading times for certain pages, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. This issue has been mentioned by multiple reviewers.

Limited email design options: Several reviewers have found the email design options to be less flexible compared to other drag and drop platforms. As a result, they have noticed a decrease in open and click-through rates for their campaigns.

Lack of intuitiveness and limited navigation resources: Many users have struggled with the software's lack of intuitiveness and limited navigation resources. They find it difficult to navigate through the platform and locate the features they need.

Reviews

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September 09, 2016

SimplyCast review

Brigitte Klaube | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it to reach out to physicians who are looking for a new opportunity.
  • Email tracking
  • Easy to use
  • Templates need updating
  • Uploading list is a bit tedious
  • We do get responses from our e-mails
  • Do not get a lot of information like we do from Act-On
Email & Online Marketing (7)
62.857142857142854%
6.3
WYSIWYG email editor
70%
7.0
Dynamic content
60%
6.0
Ability to test dynamic content
70%
7.0
A/B testing
60%
6.0
Mobile optimization
70%
7.0
Email deliverability reporting
60%
6.0
List management
50%
5.0
Lead Management
N/A
N/A
Campaign Management
N/A
N/A
Social Media Marketing
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics (3)
80%
8.0
Dashboards
90%
9.0
Standard reports
80%
8.0
Custom reports
70%
7.0
Platform & Infrastructure (6)
70%
7.0
API
70%
7.0
Role-based workflow & approvals
70%
7.0
Customizability
60%
6.0
Integration with Salesforce.com
70%
7.0
Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
80%
8.0
Integration with SugarCRM
70%
7.0
I use both SimplyCast and Act-On. Act-On ties in with our database, I use SimplyCast in order to send e-mails that don't look exactly like our other e-mails.
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