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Instant messaging services for businesses, also known as instant messaging services or business messenger platforms, are used in organizations and enable easy and fast communication using text-based instant messages. In addition to sending messages between individuals, employees can communicate in predefined groups or teams using instant messaging software. Some instant messengers also offer other forms of communication such as voice chats, video chats or the recording of video and voice messages. Instant messengers respond to the fast pace of today's communication and the requirements for remote work. They make many emails unnecessary, as simple questions or concerns can be clarified uncomplicatedly via instant message. Furthermore, business messaging services have the advantage that no personal or business phone number is needed to quickly contact colleagues. The business messenger apps of the providers can also be easily used on Android phones or iPhones. Other features of instant messenger tools include the sending of media such as photos and videos. They also offer many practical add-ons such as tagging or linking people, notifications and reminders and the ability to set a status. Additionally, they often offer integrations and interfaces with project management tools, task management software, cloud storage, CRM systems, HR software and more. Instant messenger providers are often part of a social intranet solution or are used as a supplement to it. The biggest difference to video conferencing software is that the focus of instant messaging services is on continuous and immediate communication with text messages and usually only offer video calls with individuals. Video conference tools on the other hand are designed for video calls with more than two participants at a fixed date and additionally offer a chat function.

Project management solutions aid users in managing team goals and long-term projects, as well as coordinating individual tasks. In a nutshell: they assist project managers in planning and executing their projects. Among other things, this can enhance personal and team productivity, tasks can be clearly divided and individually allocated, and progress can be tracked. Furthermore, schedules can be created and viewed at any time. Thanks to integrated chat functions, teams remain in constant contact. Especially in larger projects, project management solutions can contribute to ideally coordinating tasks. They can be used in every industry in principle. Some solutions are more focused on planning (calendars, to-do lists, milestones, etc.), while others are more focused on collaboration (forums, chats, whiteboards, etc.). However, there are also hybrid solutions available. The key here is which solution best suits one's own or the company's needs. In many cases, it may also make sense to combine multiple solutions. Good to know: Project management solutions are closely related to task management solutions, but they differ in size and scope. While the former ensure that users can manage teams of individuals, plan resources sensibly, and measure effectiveness, the latter merely show individual efforts and deadlines and ensure that projects can be managed autonomously.

Businesses and self-employed individuals use graphic design software to create or edit graphics. The category of graphic design software includes layout and desktop publishing software, vector graphics programs, drawing programs, and flipbook software. With ** layout and desktop publishing software **, text and media file layouts can be created for publication in printed and digital forms, such as magazines, newspapers, brochures, e-books, blogs, and other online publications. Similar to desktop publishing tools, flipbook software can be used to design digital publications that allow you to flip through pages as you would with a physical publication. With ** vector graphics programs **, users can create and edit computer-generated images and vector graphics using geometric and mathematical commands. Vector graphics can be scaled infinitely without losing quality. In ** drawing programs **, on the other hand, users create drawings and graphics using digital drawing tools as well as clicks and lines. Graphic design software is most often used by graphic designers, layout artists, illustrators, and similar professions. But social media managers also use this software to create graphics. Graphic design tools are related to photo editing programs; the biggest difference, however, is that the former focus on creating and editing graphics, while the latter focus on post-processing photos. To qualify as graphic design software, the solution must: * Be a part of one of the aforementioned software categories (layout and desktop publishing software, flipbook software, vector graphics program, or drawing program)

With photo and image editing programs, users edit, improve, and retouch RAW photos or images to make them usable for business purposes. Companies from countless sectors and industries use photo editing software to adjust the appearance, size, and file type of images and combine multiple images and graphics. Image editing software is often used in conjunction with image management software and other design software before the user creates the final version of the image. Final image files are often used in Digital Asset Management Software (DAM), Content Management Systems or Social Media Networks. Even though some image editing software includes basic video editing functions, dedicated Video Editing Software is usually used for video editing. Photo editing software has the ability to support a variety of image file types such as JPEG, PNG, various RAW image file types, GIFs, and more. In addition, the programs can apply effects, corrections, and manipulations to image files. Unlike vector graphics programs, they must be pixel-based and not vector-based.

Users of video editing software use these solutions to digitally create, edit, and modify video files. The software provides all the functions that video editors use for video editing. These include adjusting and arranging video files to create new videos. In addition, video editing programs often provide additional tools for video corrections, video effects, color correction and color grading, transitions between video clips, the creation and insertion of graphics, and many more. Some video editing software also provides libraries with pre-made elements like graphics, music, and sound effects. Content and marketing departments use video editing tools in conjunction with video effect and video animation software to create high-quality advertising videos and videos for corporate use. Video editors and video cutters also use this software to produce television segments, TV shows, movies, or other media. This video editing software is also used by freelancers, artists, or hobby videographers. Video editing software allows users to import video clips into the program, provides tools for cutting, arranging, and editing digital videos, and lets them save and export video files in one or more file formats.

Social Media Suites are comprehensive software solutions designed to assist businesses, organizations, and marketing professionals in managing and optimizing their social media activities. They are aimed at users who need to simultaneously manage, monitor, and analyze various social media platforms, and are particularly useful for brands, agencies, and businesses of all sizes. These solutions are used in various areas. These include social media management, where they help plan, publish, and monitor content performance. In the area of community management, they support interaction with the community and response to queries. They also play a role in monitoring, where they enable tracking of brand mentions and relevant keywords to analyze market trends and customer opinions. Furthermore, they are helpful in the area of analytics and reporting, providing detailed insights into the performance of social media activities. To be considered in the Social Media Suites category, a solution should demonstrate the following features and characteristics: * Content management functions: Planning and publishing content across various platforms. * Community management tools: Options for interaction and communication with followers, including quick responses to queries and comments. * Monitoring and analysis functions: Monitoring of brand mentions, keywords and trends, as well as detailed analysis of user interactions, and campaign performance. * Reporting and data visualization: Creating clear reports and graphic representations for performance measurement and strategy adjustment. * Integration with other platforms and tools: The ability to connect the suite with other marketing and analysis tools, as well as CRM systems.

In Influencer Marketing, the reach and popularity of public figures are leveraged to promote products and brands to certain communities (the so-called "followers" of the influencer) through them and their social media channels. Influencer Marketing Software is used to identify suitable influencers, connect with them, and manage the campaigns and relationships with them. Depending on the definition, Influencer Marketing Tools are primarily databases or marketplaces in which companies can filter specifically for influencers based on search criteria. In addition, the tools can include features for direct communication, functions for content curation, and functions for managing and evaluating the campaigns carried out with the influencers. Influencer Marketing Software is mainly used in agencies and companies with extensive social media strategies. Influencer Marketing Softwares are often used to support other Social-Media-Softwares. Do you want to become real Influencer Marketing professionals? Almost 100 pages of concentrated expert knowledge await you in the OMR Professionals Guide to Influencer Marketing. If you would rather learn live from experts, the OMR Influencer Deep Dive Sprint is just the thing for you.

A CRM system supports employees in large, medium-sized, and small businesses with Customer Relationship Management (CRM). For this, it records all relevant information about leads, customers and companies, and collects them in one place. The customer data collected in the CRM include master data, contact information, touchpoints, customer history, transaction data and further information. Furthermore, CRM solutions can store personal preferences of customers and leads. These are essential for the analysis of customer loyalty and for lead and existing customer care, and can be used by employees in sales and marketing. The functions a CRM system includes depends on the requirements of the company in which the software is to be used. CRM systems can be used for both B2C and B2B, there are cloud-based software or server-based on-premise tools as well as Best-of-Breed or complete solutions. However, not only the properties, but also the cost differs greatly among CRM systems. CRM software is often offered separately from other software solutions such as ERP systems, marketing automation software, email marketing software or account management software, but often offer interfaces and integrations to these applications to enable a cross-platform and improved customer experience. The CRM software reviews and experiences allow you to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the respective software providers and find the suitable CRM system for your company. Do you want to become real CRM professionals? The OMR Professional Guide to CRM for B2C and B2B awaits you with 124 pages of concentrated expert knowledge.

Marketing Automation means making the various workflows around marketing and sales visible and optimally regulating and measuring them automatically. Corresponding software products often form a central marketing database and help to establish segmented, personalised and time-related customer contacts (e.g. sending an email). Many platforms offer overarching automation functions for various aspects of marketing - from email, social media, lead management to mail distribution or even telephone contact. A key component of marketing automation tools is the provision of analysis functions to determine the success of an entire campaign across segments and channels. Here, marketing campaigns are evaluated and various results from contacts to directly attributable sales are measured. Marketing automation products are often linked with CRM software, social media software and content management systems. In addition, many Marketing Automation Tools have an Email Marketing function.

E-commerce platforms and shop systems are software used to open and operate your own webshop, enabling you to conduct E-commerce. From standard and expected functionalities of an online shop to customer and product data, content and layout to optimization and customization, there are many different features that distinguish online shops. While the majority of solutions are primarily geared towards online sales of B2C products, there are also solutions tailored for B2B. B2C solutions have traditionally been more focused on physical retail, but now a number of solutions also offer the possibility of selling digital products. From the moment a customer lands on the online shop to the point when the order is processed and shipped, e-commerce platforms create a seamless experience that is optimized based on existing data and captures new insights for ongoing customer communication. E-commerce platforms can usually be integrated with inventory management software and dropshipping software. Shop systems also offer interfaces and integrations to CRM software, ERP systems, supply chain and logistics software, and payment service providers. Some webshop software also includes integrated SEO tools. When evaluating e-commerce platforms, consideration should be given to compatibility with existing software such as inventory management and CRM, the technical know-how required for the implementation and management of the software solution, the potential degree of platform customization, and of course the cost-benefit ratio or return on investment. Want to improve your e-commerce strategy and learn from experts? Then the OMR Strategy Guide to E-Commerce is just right for you! It offers over 100 pages of practical knowledge for getting started in e-commerce.