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About

Founded in 2009, Joomag is the all-in-one digital publishing platform offering a suite of integrated solutions for every content marketing, digital publishing, corporate communications, and sales engagement need. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, the company delivers a unique, solution-based approach with its powerful flagship Crater™ Editor. Over 500,000 businesses both large and small are already creating, distributing, tracking, and monetizing their online content from a central platform, streamlining workflows and becoming more productive in the process.

About

Reedsy is a community of over 5 million authors and publishing professionals. Our tightly curated marketplace includes editors, designers, marketers and ghostwriters who come from the world's best publishing houses and have worked on countless bestsellers 📚 Reedsy is a fully remote company with a diverse team of 50, coming from over 15 different countries.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Digital publishers

Audience

Writers wanting a solution to find the perfect editor, designer or marketer for their book

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$39 per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$100
Request quotes from up to 5 different professionals for free.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 2.3 / 5
ease 2.7 / 5
features 2.7 / 5
design 3.7 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Nothing in particular. Every feature Joomag offers was similar or subpar compared to other competitors.
  • Joomag allows for the creation of interactive and engaging content, including video, audio, slideshows, and additional interactive elements that can be added on demand. This makes the content more impactful and memorable for the reader. Joomag provides valuable insights into the performance of your content through its built-in analytics tool, which enables data-driven decisions. The platform also offers collaboration options and on-demand customization options to meet specific business needs, and integrates with other tools, making it easier to manage the publishing process.
  • There are many good-looking magazine templates, and there is integration for pictures, videos, audio, and GIFS.

Cons

  • We have been Joomag customers for several years, but our recent experience with their service has been deeply disappointing and frustrating, prompting us to warn potential users about the issues we faced. 1. Unreasonably short notice for a 300% price increase: Joomag notified us of a massive price increase just three days before it took effect, showing a lack of consideration and transparency. 2. Broken cancel button: When we attempted to cancel our subscription due to the price hike, the cancel button on their website was non-functional, preventing us from ending our subscription. 3. Inefficient customer support: In our efforts to cancel, we contacted their customer support team. Instead of addressing our request, they repeatedly tried to lock us into a longer commitment, blatantly ignoring our cancellation attempts. 4. Forced to initiate a chargeback: After numerous failed attempts to cancel our subscription through Joomag, we were left with no choice but to contact our credit card company and initiate a chargeback, adding further inconvenience to the situation. In light of these issues, we strongly advise against using Joomag's services and recommend seeking alternative platforms that prioritize transparency, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
  • There are some limitations to keep in mind. For example, the space in the viewer may not be as extensive as some users would prefer. Additionally, while Joomag offers a range of interactive elements, there may be a limited number of additional options to enhance the content. Finally, the collaboration options offered by Joomag may not be as extensive as some users require.
  • Extremely clunky. Incredibly difficult to use guides for uniform, center placement. You have to manually copy and paste each page from the template into your project, and the placement doesn't transfer over. Very easy for your pages to get corrupted, happened to me. Mobile version is a joke. Don't even bother using this software if you want to distribute other than on desktop. Not very user-friendly. No readily made assets or menu.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Any new aspiring author soon learns that entering the world of independent publishing can be a daunting experience!! The marketing landscape is particularly challenging, and there seems to be no shortage of companies on social media promising us instant success, bestseller status, and extraordinary sales figures ,provided, of course, that we purchase one of their expensive packages. Well thankfully I've found that Rachel North on Reedsy is a refreshing departure from that world!! What distinguishes Rachel is her ability to look beyond the immediate sale of a marketing service and understand my individual circumstances, objectives, challenges, and financial limitations. It quickly became apparent she doesn't believe in the "one-size-fits-all" marketing packages. Instead, she developed a carefully considered strategy tailored to my particular book and me as the author behind it. I was especially impressed by her understanding that marketing budgets, particularly for new authors, must be treated responsibly. She believes every expenditure should have a purpose, results should be monitored, and strategies should be reassessed when circumstances warrant it. Authors soon learn there is a considerable difference between simply spending money on advertising and understanding how to invest it intelligently!! Rachel brings an impressive depth of knowledge to the business of book marketing, particularly when it comes to Amazon, advertising strategies, reader acquisition, and the realities of building an author's presence in a highly competitive marketplace. But for me, knowledge alone isn't enough. Trust matters enormously when someone else is helping manage my investment, and Rachel has demonstrated the integrity, candour, and professionalism that gives me confidence in her advice. If you're looking for someone who makes grandiose or extravagant promises, Rachel is definitely not for you. I found she understood the dreams for my series and she offered informed guidance, realistic expectations, and a thoughtful plan. For an emerging author, in a world where so many are willing to exploit our dreams with unrealistic promises, integrity is worth a great deal. With that in mind, I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Rachel North to anyone looking for knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely author-focused marketing assistance.
  • A wide variety of professional editors to fit any genre of book. It was also nice to have a range of prices to choose from to fit my project.
  • Reedsy, as a platform, was easy to use. I found it easy to navigate and easy to select an editor that fit my requirements. I like the fact that I could communicate with potential editors to get an understanding how they would work to my benefit.
  • As a first-time children's author, I found Reedsy to be an excellent platform for connecting with experienced publishing professionals. The site was easy to navigate, the editor profiles were detailed and informative, and the communication process was straightforward throughout. I was able to find an editor whose expertise matched my project, and the feedback I received has been invaluable in helping me better understand picture book writing, story development and the publishing process. Overall, Reedsy gave me confidence to take the next step with my writing and I would happily recommend it to other aspiring authors.
  • Everything was approachable and accessible. It was a very easy working experience. I am new to publishing and was able to come up to speed very quickly. The freelancers were also very helpful in providing direction.

Cons

  • Honestly have nothing negative to report while working with Rachel
  • I didn't find anything negative about using Reedsy. It seems to be filled with serious professionals.
  • I can find no fault with Reedsy and I was extremely pleased with the results.
  • More transparency around typical pricing. It would be useful to see indicative price ranges for common editing services before submitting requests, particularly for shorter picture book manuscripts. A side-by-side comparison tool showing service scope, turnaround times and pricing could help authors make informed decisions between professionals.
  • N/A - I did not have any problems of cons with Reedsy or their people.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Joomag
Founded: 2009
United States
www.joomag.com

Company Information

Reedsy
Founded: 2014
United Kingdom
reedsy.com

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Categories

Categories

Publishing and Subscriptions Features

Advertising Management Not Supported
Books Supported
Campaign Management Supported
Catalogs Supported
Circulation Management Supported
Content Management Supported
Layout & Design Supported
Magazines Supported
Newsletters Supported
Newspapers Supported

Content Marketing Features

Audience Targeting Supported
Brand Management Supported
Campaign Management Supported
Categorization / Grouping Supported
Conversion Tracking Supported
Distribution Management Supported
Editorial Calendar Not Supported
Multi-Channel Publishing Supported
Publish Scheduling Supported
SEO Management Supported
Social Media Management Supported
Video Management Supported

Sales Enablement Features

Collaboration Supported
Contact Management Supported
Content Management Supported
Document Management Supported
Goals / Quota Management Not Supported
Lead Management Supported
Meeting Management Not Supported
Performance Management Supported
Presentation Management Supported
Proposal Management Supported
Territory Management Not Supported
Training Management Supported

Publishing and Subscriptions Features

Advertising Management Not Supported
Books Supported
Campaign Management Not Supported
Catalogs Not Supported
Circulation Management Not Supported
Content Management Not Supported
Layout & Design Not Supported
Magazines Not Supported
Newsletters Not Supported
Newspapers Not Supported

Integrations

AdRoll Supported
Adobe Marketo Engage Supported
Box Supported
Campaign Monitor Supported
Constant Contact Supported
Desktop.com Supported
Dropbox Supported
Easyflow Supported
Google Analytics Supported
Google Docs Supported
Google Drive Supported
HubSpot CRM Supported
Insightly Supported
Intercom Supported
Kit Supported
Salesforce Supported
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Supported
Stackreaction Supported
Wufoo Supported
Zapier Supported

Integrations

AdRoll Not Supported
Adobe Marketo Engage Not Supported
Box Not Supported
Campaign Monitor Not Supported
Constant Contact Not Supported
Desktop.com Not Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Easyflow Not Supported
Google Analytics Not Supported
Google Docs Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
HubSpot CRM Not Supported
Insightly Not Supported
Intercom Not Supported
Kit Not Supported
Salesforce Not Supported
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Not Supported
Stackreaction Not Supported
Wufoo Not Supported
Zapier Not Supported
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