Online Proofing Software Application Ashore Launches in Public Beta
Last updated on by Cody Miles
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May 15, 2017 — Austin, Texas – Ashore, the online proofing software for creatives, announced Monday it has launched in public beta following an extensive development and validation process that has already led dozens of organizations to adopt the free online proofing and approval tool.
Built for creative agencies, freelancers, and design teams, Ashore is a design approval system that automates the way clients receive, review, and approve digital files. Ashore gives creatives the ability to send and receive feedback on any file type — from web links and videos to PDFs and spreadsheets — on their own branded dashboard.
Automated Review and Approval
Ashore streamlines the review process with client workflows that determine a preset order of approvers. A file is sent to the first contact in the workflow, and once approved, it automatically moves to the next contact. If a contact forgets to review a file, Ashore sends automated email reminders.
On the back end, a file timeline logs every comment and status change, giving teams full visibility into the progress of a project.
From Brandcave to Ashore
Ashore was created by Brandcave, a successful UX design agency in the Austin, Texas, area whose goal is to create meaningful experiences that drive sales and customer satisfaction.
Brandcave Founder Cody Miles said he spent six months validating the concept, visiting with executives at some of the biggest agencies in Austin. Ashore launched with 20 beta testing companies, and on most days, two new companies sign up.
“If you’re a creative, you know how challenging it can be to work with clients and customers,” Miles said. “Sometimes, their feedback is confusing. Other times, it’s hard to get feedback at all. But, most times, it’s not just one person who has to approve your work. It’s more like two, three – or if you’re lucky, four or more. Ashore improves the way creatives work with customers by introducing a complete, white-labeled platform that improves creative collaboration and workflow automation.”
Miles added that Ashore is “priced more competitively than those of anyone attempting to do the same.”
Client-Friendly Features
- Clients can leave feedback without signing up for anything.
- Feedback is automatically captured and sent back to the creative.
- A file timeline records every status change — from new versions to client comments.
- Comments can automatically create tasks in a connected project management platform.
Upcoming integrations include Asana, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
Learn More
Visit ashoreapp.com or call 800-561-8790 to learn more.
About Ashore
Ashore is online proofing software built for creative agencies, freelancers, and design teams. It automates the way clients receive, review, and approve digital files, offering a branded dashboard for creatives and a frictionless feedback process for clients.
About Brandcave
Brandcave is a UX design agency in Austin, Texas, working to make the web a friendlier place by creating meaningful experiences that drive sales and customer satisfaction. From local businesses to Inc. 500 companies, Brandcave helps organizations disrupt their industries through immersive user experiences.