“Offers a lot!”

Pros

From the start, it has been a really flexible platform that helps me handle a wide range of needs. I've especially enjoyed how fluid the format is making it simple to combine videos, images, interactive graphs and infographics in a way that feels effective and engaging. It also connects smoothly with SEO tools and AI LLMs which has helped extend the reach and impact of the interactive content. The onboarding process was excellent and made getting started feel effortless. On top of that, the pricing is lower than many alternatives so it delivers solid value. The initial setup was easy and while moving existing content over did take a bit of time, once the templates are built the way you want them, everything becomes much faster and more manageable over time.

Cons

A few parts of the design functionality can be frustrating at times. In terms of control, it feels more comparable to Canva than Photoshop.

“Can be better”

Pros

It has a lot of potential when it comes to presenting digital content in a more engaging and interactive way.

Cons

Getting comfortable with the platform took much more time than we expected. Because we were working under tight deadlines, the first piece of content we published didn't turn out at the standard we were aiming for.

“Make interactive content with this!”

Pros

Being able to create interactive content has been a big improvement for us. We used to mail donors a booklet and had no real way to tell whether they actually looked at it or which parts connected with them. Now I can see viewership, what sections they spend the most time on and how long they stay engaged with the story.

Cons

A little difficult to get started with and the platform felt somewhat overwhelming at first. Thankfully, our support contact Jayashree was very helpful and with her guidance we eventually learned how to use it well.

“Keeps the audience engaged”

Pros

Creating interactive content using this software has been a huge win for me! As a content marketer, being able to work fast while still building something that really keeps audiences engaged makes a big difference. The platform comes with plenty of templates that help spark ideas and the support team is consistently there when you need help turning your vision into reality.

Cons

Like most platforms, it does take a little time to learn at first but once you get comfortable with the interface and features, everything starts to click.

“standout support”

Pros

Using this software for online training made a big difference for us. Training content can get dull fast but this platform helped us make it far more engaging and accessible for clients. It's flexible, packed with features and easy to work with once you get going. On top of that, their team is incredibly supportive and genuinely goes the extra mile. Karthik especially has been amazing and consistently goes above and beyond. I'd highly recommend them!

Cons

There's a bit of a learning curve at the beginning especially when it comes to making sure everything works properly on mobile. Once you get past that initial stage though, it works really well.

“So worth it!”

Pros

Working with Karthik and his team has been a really positive experience because they stay helpful, responsive and clear whenever questions come up or support is needed for our projects on Cleverstory. We started using the platform a few years ago and it has completely changed the way our content is experienced, taking it from a standard PDF into something much more interactive with moving pages and text, along with videos, animations and images. It does a really nice job of pulling viewers in and keeping them engaged with the material being presented. It feels genuinely different from other options and has absolutely been worth using.

Cons

I'm still figuring out parts of the mobile version but aside from that, the overall experience has been very positive.

“powerful insights”

Pros

After we decided to ungate some of our previously gated marketing content, we needed a platform that could deliver content in a more flexible way while also giving us better visibility into how people behave on our pages and interact with what we publish. This software has absolutely met those needs. Its reporting and behavioral insights are quite detailed and they've continued to improve over the past year I've been using it. On top of that, the platform lets you build as many attractive, interactive landing pages and digital experiences as you want. It honestly feels like we've only scratched the surface of what it can do but even with what we've explored so far, it has been incredibly valuable for creating customized content around specific themes for different audiences in a way that still feels engaging and polished. Another thing I appreciate is that it keeps evolving. It's genuinely nice working with a product that continues to grow and roll out features that are actually useful. Two additions I've especially liked are the global reporting tool and the brand hub which makes it much easier to store shared assets across pages and storyboards so anyone on the team can access them when needed. Their customer support has also been responsive and helpful whenever questions or issues come up and we have regular check-ins to make sure everything stays on track.

Cons

One tradeoff with it's flexibility is that there is definitely a bit of a learning curve. Because the tool allows for so much customization, it takes some practice and skill to make everything look as polished as you want. In our case, that learning curve felt more noticeable because we're a small team without much in-house design expertise so I imagine larger teams might have a different experience. There are also a few areas of the user experience that could be better although I'd expect those things to improve over time. For instance, integrating each HubSpot form can be a little time-consuming because the integration interface is fairly basic. Switching layouts from desktop to mobile is another area that isn't always smooth and usually needs extra time and attention.