What This Means for Your DAM
Digital asset management (DAM) is a powerful tool for businesses and organisations in a variety of sectors. But, as with any investment, you don’t want to fork out before you know it’s worth it. That’s where a free DAM trial comes in.
Here are five reasons you should try DAM for free before buying…
1. Try the concept
First things first, you want to see if digital asset management is right for you and your business. With a free trial, you can do exactly that.
For users that have never used DAM, this alone can be a real eye opener. Store, organise and search for your files on a digital platform and consider how your organisation will best utilise the software in the long run.
2. Try the software
Not every DAM system is the same. This is one of the most important reasons to try out the specific system on offer. The software will have its own features, tools and navigation that distinguishes it from other providers. Much like test driving a car, you might simply want to get a feel for the platform and how easy it is to use.
3. Try the support
Creating a free trial account also allows you to get a feel for the support on offer with a given provider. Get in touch with their team to discuss your options and let them talk you through the software. If they don’t offer support from the get-go, it’s probably not a good sign going forward.
4. Let your team try
There’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’. A proper evaluation gives your team a feel for DAM and the specific software on offer too. Include uploaders, editors, administrators and everyday users so the platform can be assessed against real workflows.
5. Because it needs to fit
Above all else, a DAM system needs to suit the way your organisation works. Storage, users, permissions, metadata and publishing requirements should all be discussed before you commit to a platform.
Don’t like the software? Is there a lack of support? Or maybe it’s not the right fit for your team? A guided review helps answer those questions early, before the system becomes business critical.
And if, like our long list of happy clients, iBase is the right fit? We can help shape a system around your storage needs, branding, user roles, training and long-term digital asset strategy. Contact us today to arrange a practical walkthrough.