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Description

The Multichannel Content Management Platform known as Desk is a cloud-based solution designed to oversee the creation of both digital and print publications for newspapers and magazines. Prominent publishers like JPI Media in the UK, La Stampa in Italy, and Newsday in the US have adopted the Desk platform to execute their digital-first publishing initiatives. Desk streamlines the entire content production process through customizable workflows, features for managing images, video oversight, and a dynamic framework for metadata management that includes automatic content tagging. This platform provides a versatile environment for creating and preparing content for both online and offline distribution. By utilizing a single tool and workflow, users can seamlessly navigate between web and print publication preparations, eliminating channel barriers. It offers extensive digital enhancements, including galleries, multimedia elements, embedded content, hyperlinks, and maps, ensuring no compromises in quality. Furthermore, Desk allows for the efficient management of even the most content-rich homepages, with capabilities for concurrent multi-user access and alternative guided layouts for different homepage sections, making it an ideal choice for modern publishing needs. This comprehensive approach enhances collaboration and speeds up the publication process, ensuring that teams can work effectively together.

Description

BlackMonk empowers digital publishers to effectively create, manage, and monetize platforms such as magazines, newspapers, business directories, and online communities. It serves as a comprehensive Content Management Solution (CMS) tailored specifically for online publications, catering to magazines, portals, and niche communities alike. As a cutting-edge CMS, BlackMonk is designed to meet the needs of both modern and traditional media formats. Developed by DoubleSpring Media (P) Ltd., a company focused on innovative web solutions, BlackMonk offers a diverse range of content types, including articles, pages, events, attractions, showtimes, bookmarks, and more, each with its own distinct features and user interface. With customizable designs and streamlined workflows, this platform ensures a superior user experience. It transforms passive content consumers into engaged creators, fostering a vibrant community centered around your content and brand. Furthermore, BlackMonk includes integrated features that assist publishers in maximizing their revenue potential, making it an invaluable tool in the digital publishing landscape. By leveraging these capabilities, users can enhance their engagement and drive growth for their online ventures.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Authorize.Net No 
Elasticsearch No 
Expedia No 
Facebook No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Google Maps No 
Google Pay No 
PayPal No 
Redis No 
Smartflow Yes 
Stripe No 
Vimeo No 
X (Twitter) No 
Yelp No 
YouTube No 
django CMS No 

Integrations

Authorize.Net Yes 
Elasticsearch Yes 
Expedia Yes 
Facebook Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Google Maps Yes 
Google Pay Yes 
PayPal Yes 
Redis Yes 
Smartflow No 
Stripe Yes 
Vimeo Yes 
X (Twitter) Yes 
Yelp Yes 
YouTube Yes 
django CMS Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Atex

Founded

1973

Country

United States

Website

www.atex.com/products/desk/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Doublespring Media

Founded

2008

Country

India

Website

www.blackmonk.com

Product Features

Content Management

Audio Content No 
Customizable Templates No 
Document Indexing No 
E-forms No 
Full Text Search No 
Image Editor No 
SEO Management No 
Text Editor No 
Version Control No 
Video Content No 
Website Management No 

Desktop Publishing

For Newspapers / Magazines No 
For Printing No 
For eBooks No 
HTML Import / Export No 
Handles Database Formats No 
Image Editing No 
Multiple Editing Layers No 
Object Snapping / Grouping No 
PDF Export / Import No 
Templates No 

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management No 
Books No 
Campaign Management No 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management No 
Content Management No 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines No 
Newsletters No 
Newspapers No 

Product Features

Portal

Chat No 
Collaboration No 
Content Management No 
Document Management No 
File Sharing No 
Search No 

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