Item: Ziflow
Rating: 9
Author: Ben Krueger

Overall Satisfaction with Ziflow

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Ziflow is a proofing tool that allows us to organize our workflow and streamline feedback. We use the tool internally and also externally to collect feedback from almost 100% of our partners. Our work spans multi-channel marketing campaigns such as paid digital advertising, web optimization, and traditional advertising. The tool is also helpful for project management to maintain visibility of the review process.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Providing detailed feedback.
Tracking project progress and proof deadlines.
Comparing versions and cross-checking previous feedback.
Customized tools to clarify specific creative direction.
Categorization to separate clients/projects.
Timely and helpful customer support.

Cons

Some elements within .pdf's require workarounds (e.g. interactive elements).
HTML proof review may require a screen grab for the best accuracy when viewing within the proofing tool.
Better functionality may require a higher tier of subscription.

Return on Investment

Improved efficiency.
Proofing accuracy.
Assistance in project management (tracking proof deadlines and automating reminders).
Ease of onboarding for new users.

Key Insights

Do you think Ziflow delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Ziflow's feature set?

Yes

Did Ziflow live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Ziflow go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Ziflow again?

Yes

Alternatives Considered

Workfront

I think Ziflow is a great alternative to Workfront Proof. The functions are very similar and the process is very easy to learn and follow once it's all set up. We have had to onboard many new users that have little proofing tool experience and they have had very few issues. Our next step is to hopefully link it within our Financial Force CRM so that our projects are automatically linked.

Other Software Used

Microsoft Teams, MS SharePoint, Webex Meetings

Likelihood to Recommend

As a proofing tool for decks, designs, motion work, and websites we have found Ziflow to meet our demands and help our workflow and communication with our partners. Our work must go through multiple stakeholders and communication is the largest obstacle towards efficiently completing a task. With Ziflow we are able to onboard new users quickly, and use the tool at various stages in the process. Although issues exist accessing certain elements in file types (such as interactive links in .pdf's) their support team has always been helpful in determining helpful workarounds.

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Ziflow is a great alternative to Workfront Proofing.