Item: Ziflow
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We create digital media for advertising and use Ziflow to provide proofing and approval functionality to clients. They offer corrections and additions and ultimately approve Media for printing and web.

Pros and Cons

Client engagement
Quick proofing ability
Faster approval process

Can’t replace proofs in a live upload without a new version.
Honestly, it really functions as needed. I can’t think of any missing elements

Return on Investment

Clients can view high resolution proofs instead of low resolution PDFs through email.
The zoom function allows for close view of even the smallest text or images
Clients receive more accurate and concise files that can be directly downloaded and printed for hard copy review

Effort

So much faster and easier to get an approval when images are high resolution. They were always asking if images were specific sizes and high enough resolution when sending low res PDFs.

Collaboration

Made it so much faster and easier to convey to clients and offers them the chance for more engagement and collaboration.

Key Insights

Do you think Ziflow delivers good value for the price?

Yes

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

They are close to the sand functionality but Ziflow is more user friendly and offers more additional options for growth

Other Software Used

Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Acrobat

Likelihood to Recommend

I have not used for video presentation, but it seems like the collaborative effort would require a higher learning curve. But for print or web media, it provides an excellent source for proofing and feedback from clients. Especially since they are not required to create their own account.

Likelihood to Renew

Works like a dream. Gives quick access to client feedback and approvals

Business Processes Supported

Proofing
Client engagement
Faster Approval process

Innovative Uses

Only used for proofing

Future Planned Uses

We could use for video production
Different media presentation

Usability

So easy to use. I have non-English speaking clients and was able to train them on the proofing system with little effort

Usability Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar	None

Easy Tasks

Uploading to proof
Creating new versions
Creating groups of emails to send notifications instead of adding individually
Deciding who receives notifications and when

Difficult Tasks

I have had no difficulties with this system

Ziflow is an excellent resource for small marketing firms

Overall Satisfaction with Ziflow