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User Experience Research Puts You First in Widen Collective Design

by Missy Katner, December 12, 2022


Do you know how much your feedback shapes what Widen DAM looks like and does? Your experiences and expectations using the DAM platform influence the design and development direction we take. Your input even gives us ideas on what we should include in the new apps we create.

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Topics: Product Updates, UX, Widen Collective

The Widen Asset Digest Remodeling Plan

by Michael Orear, September 21, 2022


Like many of you, I’m a proud homeowner. And while I’m content with my cozy abode, over the years I’ve identified opportunities for improvement — everything from small painting projects to a large-scale kitchen renovation. 

Something similar is happening in your Widen Asset application. We are remodeling your DAM experience to make things better by improving the user interface (UI), adding new functionality, and making pages more accessible.

This is especially true for Widen’s Asset Digest page, which will have a series of enhancements in the coming months. Let’s take a look at what this entails and how these updates will simplify how you interact with content in the DAM system.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

Our Path to Building Accessible Software for All Users

by Molly Hamm, August 15, 2022

 

Empathy is central to our values and culture. It’s reflected in our exceptional customer service, respect for our teammates, and commitment to building quality software. Our General Manager, Matthew Gonnering is so passionate about the importance of empathy in business that he made it the focus of his TEDx Talk.

So our interest in building technology that’s accessible to all users is a natural extension of our corporate culture and mindset around empathy and inclusion. We have infused this passion in our digital asset management (DAM) and product information management (PIM) platform at Widen and are carrying this foundation into our user experience (UX) work on all Acquia products, too.

Because this work is so pivotal to who we are, we’d like to share more about our effort to meet accessibility standards across all Widen and Acquia products. 


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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

Keep Your DAM Site Organized Using the Asset Uploader

by Deanna Ballew, March 28, 2022


Getting files organized in your digital asset management (DAM) system is the first step towards more efficient workflows and coordinated customer experiences. With complete and accurate asset metadata, teams can quickly find exactly what they need.

Like keeping your home clean, keeping your DAM system organized requires good habits. The asset uploader is designed to do just that – by helping your teams quickly and easily add files with the right information.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

New DAM and PIM Capabilities to Streamline Your Content Operations

by Nate Holmes, May 25, 2021


Marketing that moves people often requires a human connection. That connection was lost as the pandemic reduced in-person experiences with some of your most valuable assets – your people and products. This void forced many brands to accelerate their growth in digital spaces.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective, PIM

New Widen Collective® Mobile App Keeps Users Connected On-the-Go

by Nate Holmes, February 22, 2021


Not many people leave home today without their mobile phone. Who are we kidding? Not many people leave the room without their phone! So we know being able to access your content and data on-the-go is critical for today’s marketers. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Widen Collective® mobile app. 

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Topics: Product Updates, Announcements, Widen Collective

Find Content Using Related Assets

by Nate Holmes, June 23, 2020

There are many ways to find an asset in the Widen Collective. You can search, filter, browse categories or collections, access a portal...the list goes on. Each way has its own uses. Our newest ways to help you discover assets are available while you’re already looking at an asset.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

New: Do-It-Yourself Automation With Paths

by Nate Holmes, March 10, 2020

There’s a new way to notify anyone about the latest assets – it’s called Paths. Paths is a new feature in the Widen Collective that allows you to create custom, automated notifications when assets meet a specified state – no coding required.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

Add Metadata to Thousands of Assets at Once With the New Metadata Importer

by Nate Holmes, September 13, 2019

Accurate metadata allows users across your organization to find and retrieve assets quickly. With rapidly growing libraries of content, keeping metadata up-to-date can be a time-consuming challenge. Digital asset management (DAM) admins are often tasked with applying metadata for large batches of assets from activities like photoshoots, product updates, and rebrands.

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Topics: Product Updates, Widen Collective

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