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Alumni Channel is Easy, Fast, Fun, and Can Even Be Free

Commentaires : While there are plenty of competitors in the current market for alumni and membership groups, I wouldn't recommend any other than Alumni Channel. The products and services offered, features and benefits, and excellent customer service and support - combined with extremely reasonable price points will be the reason that my alumni network will continue doing business with AC for many years to come. Finally, with a very generous referral program, alumni and membership group leaders can run their networks virtually for free by promoting the power and potential of Alumni Channel.

Avantages :

Founding an alumni network for my high school was a piece of cake because of Alumni Channel's product and service. While I had a background in graphic and web design, pratically none of my expertise was needed from a design perspective. Nearly everything was automated and populating the system with members, content, and event info. was a cinch. Alumni Channel's services are pretty basic, but the number of features provided are pretty mind-blowing even to a designer such as myself. Personally, I bet I'm only taking advantage of 20% of the features provided and more are added each quarter. The customer service is fantastic; I don't know of another service that provides such excellent support and transparency. We secured over 1200 members within two years - all based on word of mouth marketing and Alumni Channel's excellent products.

Inconvénients :

There is nothing I can think of that comes to mind about any flaws or constraints with regard to Alumni Channel. Perhaps if I had the chance to take advantage of all the features, I could come up with something that as missing. However, from my experience, based on the needs of my alumni network, there are no issues I can think of at this time.

Alumni Channel

Commentaires : The site is simple and easy to use with a quick learning curve. I think it works great and would highly recommend the site for those that don't have IT creatives on-hand to manage and maintain their own website. Service from the staff is exceptional. Helpful responses come quickly to questions, concerns and requests.

Avantages :

Chris has been quick to respond to requests for adaptations/customization to the sites and most of the requests for customization were fulfilled. The simple and easy to use system allows me to quickly upload news and other information. The layout makes it easy for users to find new information.

Inconvénients :

With 3 different sites to manage, I find the slightly different formats used for storing/reporting alumni data make end of month reports more difficult than they should be. I would prefer to have the data in a MySQL compatible format that could allow for e-commerce and similar operations. The current layout leaves quite a bit of information below the fold. especially if there are expanded entries in column one. When I have asked colleagues to navigate the page, none have navigated below the fold far enough to see past the maps section without prompting. It would be nice to have greater feedback of usage patterns such as browsing sessions, heat maps, and deeper link analytics. It would be nice if the page creator utilized style sheets to maintain a consistent look when information needs to be moved off the main page (because of length, tracking, etc) on to a new web page.

Alumni Channel

Commentaires : Some of the highlights of Alumni Channel that have been beneficial to our Alumni Association include:
1)Self-managed profile management for each user
2)Links to Social Media
3)Event Management
Cons:
1) Built on older framework that isn't as flexible as we'd like. Layout styles are dated and a bit stale, and using it requires training and Q&A. A better, more modern (less proprietary) framework would be helpful, that allows for better & easier layout, page, image and function control (without the intervention of the company). The ability to link data to other sources would also be helpful. Summary
We tested three different content management offerings and chose Alumni Channel for it's function vs. cost. For our average user it works fine and offers the features they use. A more modern feel and look would be helpful, especially as we try to get younger alumni involvement. The owner is passionate about Alumni Channel, and as a result is swift to respond to questions and gets high marks for that.

Comprehensive platform, excellent quality team

Commentaires : First, I want to say that I offer a good review for platform and team.
I belive the platform is very complex and contains information written for made easy of use . I think it can be an excellent model for programmers.
It is important to collaborate better with colleagues and Chris provide support on request. When I asked in the email I received information support and understanding.
That the strong points I see the complexity of the platform, the diversity of information that can be posted, good possibility of use, excellent quality of people who provides the support from the team.
The weaknesses are: sometimes the platform is open or work hard and yes sometimes errors - does not allow access in a given area, does not register occasionally change entered. Shall be remedied later at the Retry.
As ideas I need:
- for the preparation of changes on the platform, improvements, change appearance, proposals, ideas to know about 1-2 months before,
- for the Romanian language, to be able to use all diacritics - I can not currently use , (if is possible),
- a possibility to have permanent access to the number of graduates of all promotions/all data entered on them - if the graduates may delete their account, this is no longer possible - we have the institutions that require these data as numbers or files with the complete data. Personal, I will give myself how long it takes for the platform and graduates in future, because I wish to know all about the platform and its use, about my graduates and is an opportunity to use a wonderful platform that this and should cooperate with the team.

Review of Alumni Channel

Commentaires : I am able to provide classmates with accomplishment of all our classmates.

Avantages :

As webmaster, I write reviews about our alumni. The software allows me to present interesting stories about what our classmates have done since graduation.

Inconvénients :

I do not use many of the software features

Excellent value. Flexible site. Superb customer service

Commentaires : I highly recommend Alumni Channel.

Avantages :

When we were first setting up the site, Chris was extremely responsive to our wishes and took great care to adapt the site to meet our needs. He continues to be very responsive to queries or concerns. The site is easy to use for both alumni and admin. There is very little site maintenance required, and exporting data is straight forward. Chris takes excellent care of his customers and is constantly making improvements and adding enhancements. He understands that an alum site must adapt to the evolving expectations of alumni. He also understands that reliability and security are of paramount importance. Alumni Channel is very reasonably priced, especially compared to its competition.

Inconvénients :

Chris updates and improves the site's features so frequently that his instruction manual can't keep up with the changes. But, features tend to be very easy to use and intuitively designed so instructions generally aren't necessary. And, Chris responds very swiftly to questions; so frequent updates are not a problem.

Webb Institute Review

Commentaires : There is perhaps no greater challenge in a fast-growing organization, than finding great organizations capable of ensuring success. We encountered just such a challenge at Webb Institute. I was tasked with finding brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help our organization serve our growing thousands of faculty, students, administration, alumni and parents. Alumni Channel has both, and was a perfect fit in our time of greatest need. They are a consummate team-player; positive, upbeat and fun, focused and capable, innovative with ideas and always open to improving the status-quo. When tasked with reinventing everything the organization knew about virtual and online properties-- they came through in a big way. Alumni Channel researched and implemented industry best-practices, reworked and reconfigured our areas of opportunity, and creatively remastered our virtual world--all while keeping the organization's mission as the central focus.

Avantages :

Many of the pros of the system are its ease of use, customizable databases and interfaces, meet the needs of end users on all computer levels, and feature an ever changing list of enhancements that try improving the system; while maintaining superior customer service.

Inconvénients :

I to date have seen no cons with Alumni Channel.

This website has been a wonderful tool for reaching out to former classmates.

Avantages :

I like the fact that you are able to view all users from their respective graduation years, and read their updated bio. I also like the fact that you can post events being held. Since our school has been closed for years, it has enabled us to find and connect with former classmates.

Inconvénients :

There is very little that I don't like about it. The only problem I have is sometimes I have a problem sending out email blasts but the support always helps.

My thoughts about using Alumni Channel

Commentaires : ALumni Channel has served our purpose very nicely. It has allowed us to engage our class alumni and increase communication between members.

Avantages :

This software is very easy to use. I wish it had a few more features.

Inconvénients :

I would like a few more features. I would like to position images other than left or right and would like some editing features for photos. More control over page layout The spell check is slow and sometimes buggy. Would like to be able to filter email lists. Like to be able to set up easy yes no questions on site and tabulate results without using separate survey software .

Customer Service

Commentaires : If your looking for the kind of customer support which puts you on a down to earth level between provider and client, then I highly recommend Alumni Channel. At the end of the day, you want someone to be there when something goes wrong, nothing has gone wrong so far and I would say that is mainly due to the fact that Mr. Gehringer has always been there to make sure things run smooth even before I have to ask. Yours truly
Jove Schrottmann
IMI University Centre

Avantages :

It's relatively young and has room to grow. Customer support is always present and willing to make adjustments in order to accommodate the needs of the client. Prices are not overly expensive and you get your money's worth apart from being able to speak on a level with Mr. Gehringer who is always friendly and willing to be of assistance. The supporting material is always there, such as the manuals and even an alumni plan to help clients get started towards successful alumni community developments.

Inconvénients :

Mr. Gehringer does not have enough hands and heads. (that's a joke)

Alumni Channel

Commentaires : We have been able to connect more rapidly with more of our alumni

Avantages :

It allows multiple users and is not dependent on one person managing a very large website

Inconvénients :

If I do not use the features it is very easy for me to struggle when I come back to update. Honestly I think it is more a problem with me and how much I use it not actually with the software

Any academic group seeking to create a web presence for their alumni or members should go with.

Commentaires : Any academic group seeking to create a web presence for their alumni or members should go with Alumni Channel. There are some other similar sites out there, and they either offer a similar level of service for an overinflated price, or they force alumni to pay for every little feature and drive them away. Alumni Channel is the perfect package at the right price. Sounds like an ad campaign, but it's really how we feel about it.

Avantages :

Customer support and customization. They have been extremely helpful in working with us in set-up, customization of website features, pricing structure, and all aspects of supporting the product. And the site features are exactly what we need for an alumni communication center. Couldn't ask for a better set-up or a more responsive support situation.

Inconvénients :

None, really. The only Con that comes to mind is that the product advertiser that is the default on the site is nowhere near as responsive and got or name wrong for a long time. Their loss, as no alumni would buy a product with an incorrect name on it.

Outstanding Quality, Creativity and Service generating results for our 4 websites!

Commentaires : What I like most about the Alumni Channel is that they never rest on their laurels. They are constantly offering fresh ideas to help our organization meet its objectives. They are constantly sharing "best practices" to give us great ideas for dealing with our constituency and for keeping our alumni connected. I couldn't ask for a better company to help us maintain the quality service we pride ourselves in delivering to our alumni.

Avantages :

We were one of their first customers, starting with one website and growing to four. Prompt, personal service is one of their hallmarks. They are pro-active in dealing with us and don't wait for us to request services, but prod us to do more with the services they offer. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to operate a worry-free website.

Inconvénients :

If there's any "con" it is with us not availing ourselves of their many services, thus making it an ideal company for the organization that doesn't have the personnel to manage their own site.

Alumni Channel Web Services Review

Commentaires : Recommended if you are somewhat web-savvy, and don't mind using that knowledge to get things going. Bottom line, the service works to create a community. If that is your end goal, alumnichannel.com will do it.

Avantages :

Operator is very involved, has good recommendations to create a successful alumni site, keeps on top of things. Implementation of requested features happens relatively quickly. The service does work to create a community.

Inconvénients :

Site has the features, but it feels like it is strapped together, as opposed to having a unified interface. This may only be a con for those looking for an "iPhone"-style interface for making the website. No way to easily re-design the site, but I'm sure it would be added if asked (I haven't asked yet).

Alumni Channel Delivers

Commentaires : If you're looking for an alumni site for your organization, this is the best product out there.

Avantages :

Alumni Channel provides a robust social network platform for schools wishing to deploy an alumni presence. For our site specifically, they provided a custom setup within days of initial contact which. Support time for technical or other issues is less than 24 hours.

Inconvénients :

A lot of the platforms functionality is built into the core application which from what I understand makes it difficult to make certain changes.

Liberty HS Class of 1961 Website

Commentaires : Had it not been for [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and Alumni Channel, we would not have launched a class website. I wish we would have done it sooner, but it is read by over 100 people each month and is an excellent way for us to keep in touch generally and to communicate important information.

Avantages :

I particularly like the ease with which the membership directory function works. I also like the profile feature and only wish more classmates would have written about their post-high school lives.

Inconvénients :

I am a user and not an administrator so what we have suits me.

My experience has been pretty good once I figured out how the site works.

Avantages :

I like the ability to modify student searches to look for specific information (like if they did co-ops).

Inconvénients :

Sometimes the site can be a little hard to navigate, especially when you are trying to figure out how to do something in the site.

HFS Alumni Site Review

Commentaires : Highly recommended to any organization looking for a "home" for its users. Communication tools and registraton process is excellent.

Avantages :

Almost instantly up and running Easy registration process Easy updating/uploading tools Rich graphics and layout User friendly for multi-access/admin Email campaigns and selective broadcasts to groups very useful Support for questions/custimization of your site is excellent. Links to other social media is available for each user. Registered vs. non-registered home page & links provide privacy. Metrics for admin to track user site access is great.

Inconvénients :

None. Met our needs at this time completely.

Alumni Channel gave us a professional website with many features.

Commentaires : We are extremely happy with our choice of Alumni Channel. Chis Gehringer has been a pleasure to work with throughout the implementation process and after we went live. He is always accessible and will quickly respond to any questions we might have. Do yourself a favor and make the decision to move to the Alumni Channel today!

Avantages :

Ease of use, customizable to meet our needs, technical support, speed of site, many features and functionality, integration of social media, and cost. User experience, ability to reconnect with other classmates and accept donations. Database and profile management make it easy to send email blasts.

Inconvénients :

None at all.

The ALUMNI CHANNEL website is our lifeline to our members

Commentaires : Increased membership and donations.

Avantages :

Ease of use and the ability to contact our members with one click. We can send out frequent "blasts" to inform our membership of up-coming events and to fund raise.

Inconvénients :

Need more members providing info. We need to provide access to class representstives so that they can provide current information to their classmates.

Getting better. Improvements are slowly coming.

Commentaires : We are able to get more people registered through class participation.

Avantages :

Ability to add classes to the software. Classes have the ability to have a page within the general site.

Inconvénients :

Ability to generate reports. Need more reports. Email blast is improving. Need to have more choices . Need to be able to record finances better of groups.

Fort Alumni

Commentaires : I would definately recommend to others and have.

Avantages :

I think Chris is extremely flexable and easy to work with. It has been great to brainstorm ideas that I have and come up with ways to implement them on the website. He has been extremely patient while we work on providing a method to pay for the services he has provided as well.

Inconvénients :

Resizing pictures to fit into the long_photo section was difficult to learn. I had to do that work outside of the site in another program. It would be great if you could upload a picture there and edit the size just like you can in column news.

Would recommend to anyone trying to build an alumni program.

Commentaires : Would recommend to anyone trying to build an alumni program.

Avantages :

Company is a pleasure to work with - they respond quickly to problems, questions, etc. Customer service support is amazing. Product works well, and we have received many compliments on how easy it is for alumni to use.

Inconvénients :

Sometimes takes more effort than anticipated to make updates and changes. As an example, I haven't changed / deleted any of the photographs on our alumni site because I haven't had the time to figure it out. Wish that part was a bit simpler. We also need to take more advantage of the product's tools and become more efficient in using them.

Curvinci Alumni Database

Commentaires : Overall, I am very pleased with this software and I see it having great potential within our community. For the most part it is very user friendly and easy to navigate and use- with the exception of a few technical things like font size/color/layout- but everything else is clearly laid out in the Admin Guide. For someone who has very basic technical skills, I did not have much trouble at all figuring out how to navigate the site and change its settings. Customer service is excellent and I could not have asked for a better support system when building this database. Very friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend this product to others!

Mater Dei Alumni Channel Review

Commentaires : The product is fine if the administrator has time to be on the site.

Avantages :

The profile section is good with all the links available. Our rep is good about helping answer alumni questions and using the product.

Inconvénients :

I think is it difficult for alumni to put photos, etc. on the website. Actually, they are not that easy for me to add either. The time it takes to pull up the map or whatever it is online is too long. I think the administrator functions could be more user friendly.