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Shorthand
Beautifully simple storytelling for the web.
About Shorthand
Shorthand is a visual storytelling platform that empowers content teams to create and publish immersive digital stories, feature articles, annual reports, digital magazines, and internal communications without complex development workflows. The platform offers an intuitive drag-and-drop editor, scroll-driven animations, dynamic sections, and AI-assisted layout tools that allow non-technical users to produce high-quality, brand-consistent content at speed. Stories are responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and can be hosted on Shorthand's infrastructure (backed by Amazon S3 and CloudFront), self-hosted, embedded into existing websites, or published via CMS integrations with WordPress, Drupal, Sitecore, and more. Shorthand includes built-in cookieless analytics alongside support for Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other third-party trackers. The platform supports real-time collaboration, commenting, role-based permissions, and workspace management for teams of all sizes. With ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, Shorthand meets enterprise security requirements. AiDOOS can accelerate Shorthand adoption by providing on-demand specialists to build custom themes, configure integrations, and train content teams, enabling organizations to maximize their investment in the platform and publish compelling stories faster.
Challenges It Solves
- Content teams face production delays and capacity constraints when creating visually rich digital stories
- Non-technical users struggle to publish immersive, on-brand content without developer involvement
- Organizations lack consistent branding and visual cohesion across digital publications
- Measuring engagement and performance of editorial content is difficult without integrated analytics
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Use Cases
Brand Publishing
Enterprise marketing teams use Shorthand to create immersive brand stories, proposals, and campaigns that maintain visual consistency at scale.
News & Media Publishing
Newsrooms and media companies publish visually rich feature articles, sponsored content, and data journalism with higher audience engagement.
University & Research Communications
Higher education institutions publish alumni magazines, research features, and annual reports as immersive digital experiences.
Nonprofit Communications
Nonprofits and charities use Shorthand to tell compelling impact stories, run campaigns, and publish annual reports with editorial richness.
Pricing
- 1 member
- 12 new published stories per year
- Shorthand hosting
- Standard themes
- Built-in analytics
- Unlimited members
- 12 new published stories per year
- Brand customization
- Custom themes
- Collaboration tools
- Volume pricing options
- Unlimited members
- 24 new published stories per year
- Advanced integrations
- Custom CSS, HTML, JavaScript
- Upgraded support
- Volume pricing options
Key Features
Craft immersive digital stories without coding using an intuitive visual editor
Engage readers with cinematic scroll animations, scrollmation, and scroll-triggered transitions
Maintain visual consistency across all stories with custom themes, fonts, colours, and logos
Publish stories to Shorthand hosting, your own domain, CMS, or via self-hosting and embedding
Measure story performance with cookieless analytics and integrations with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and more
Work simultaneously with editors, designers, and stakeholders using concurrent editing, comments, and permissions
What Reviewers Say
What works well
- Intuitive drag-and-drop editor enables non-technical users to create visually stunning stories quickly
- Flexible publishing options including Shorthand hosting, self-hosting, CMS integration, and embedding
- Strong enterprise security with ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance
- Built-in cookieless analytics plus support for third-party tracking tools
Common concerns
- Published story limits per year on lower-tier plans may constrain high-volume publishing teams
- Advanced customization (custom CSS, HTML, JavaScript) is only available on Business and Enterprise plans
- Pricing may be cost-prohibitive for small teams or freelancers needing more than 12 stories per year
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Enterprise Readiness
Identity & Access
Data Security
SLA & Availability
Compliance & Portability
Integrations
WordPress
Publish and embed Shorthand stories directly into WordPress via plugin integration.
Drupal
Integrate Shorthand stories into Drupal CMS using the official plugin.
Google Analytics
Add Google Analytics tracking to monitor engagement, traffic sources, and story performance.
Google Tag Manager
Manage tags, pixels, and scripts globally across all Shorthand stories.
Unsplash
Access a vast library of high-quality, royalty-free images directly within the Shorthand editor.
HubSpot
Embed email signup forms powered by HubSpot directly within Shorthand stories.
Slack
Send notifications directly to a Slack channel when new Shorthand content is published.
Microsoft Teams
Notify team members in Microsoft Teams when a Shorthand story is updated or published.
Governance & Compliance
EU AI Act
Classification: None
Data Processing Agreement
None DPA available
Sub-processors
Not disclosed
Right to Erasure
✗ Not supported
Change Notifications
None
NIST AI RMF
Not assessed
AiDOOS Managed Deployment
Deploy Shorthand in 72 hours
AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.
Prerequisites
- Shorthand account (Starter, Team, Business, or Enterprise plan)
- Domain or subdomain for story hosting (if using custom domain)
- CMS credentials if integrating with WordPress or Drupal
- Analytics tracking IDs if connecting Google Analytics or Tag Manager
Configuration Options
- Custom domain or subdomain setup for story hosting
- Brand theme configuration (colours, fonts, logos)
- CMS plugin installation and connection
- Analytics and tag manager integration
How Shorthand Compares
| Product | AI & Analytics | Ease of Use | Enterprise Features | Pricing | Integrations | Mobile Experience | Quick Setup | Customer Support | Rating | Price/mo |
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Shorthand This product
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Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | — | $60/user |
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Adobe Experience Manager
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Excellent | Fair | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Good | Poor | Good | ★ None | $None/user |
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Ceros
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Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | ★ None | $None/user |
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Foleon
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Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | ★ None | $None/user |
A Virtual Delivery Center for Shorthand
Pre-vetted experts and AI agents in the loop, assembled as a delivery pod. Pay in Delivery Units — universal pricing across roles, seniority, and tech stacks. No hiring, no contracting, no procurement cycle.
- Plans from $2,000 — Starter Pack, 10 Delivery Units, 90 days
- Refundable on unused Delivery Units, anytime — no questions asked
- Re-delivery guarantee on acceptance miss
- Pre-flight delivery sizing — you see the plan before you commit
How a Virtual Delivery Center delivers Shorthand
Outcome-based delivery via AiDOOS’s VDC model. Why VDC vs traditional consulting? →
Outcome-Based
Pay for results, not hours
Milestone-Driven
Clear deliverables at each phase
Expert Network
Access to certified specialists