These days the need of information is at its peak. It has become very important for companies and brand to increase their presence online and also keep their customers updated with the latest news and details about their products and services. However this is not an easy task and requires a lot of time, effort and money to develop a strong online presence. There comes an innovation of using Social Media as a platform so as to meet these requirements. No matter, if you are new to online market or already have an established brand name on the web, you can utilize the power of online sharing platforms such as Twitter , Facebook, Pinterest, Google +
The first step to mass adoption of an online sharing platform is to create a seamless, accessible experience for the large majority of internet users. The global web has brought us closer together than ever before, and is very close to connecting all of humanity. The final ladder ladder to connect users is user-friendly UX/UI design.
Google Drive
Many users are already familiar with Google Drive because they’ve used the platform’s 15 GB of free storage and file-sharing space for backing up personal files. This familiarity can help organizations that choose the platform to minimize the learning curve among employees. File syncing of data is automatic with all devices linked to the account, and changes are saved automatically.
Permissions can be set up for viewing or editing, and others outside the organization can be invited to view, download and collaborate — no email attachment required. Documents, images, spreadsheets and more can be organized easily, but even if you have trouble finding a file, the integrated search feature that Google is known for will assist.
Microsoft OneDrive
One of the most popular file sharing services is one that many people may already use without knowing it. Microsoft’s OneDrive is a file management software that can host more than 270 file types, operated by Microsoft as part of its suite of online services.
If you use one of Microsoft’s services online, OneDrive offers 5GB of storage space free of charge. Admittedly, that’s a pittance for individual users, let alone a business. For organizations, OneDrive for Business is a managed cloud storage that replaces SharePoint Workspace. Your data can be stored and shared either on your own on-premise server or purchased as a cloud-based subscription from Microsoft.
Dropbox Business
Dropbox is familiar to many because it was one of the first file sharing platforms on the scene. Because of this, it is also among the most popular. Several third-party apps integrate with Dropbox, such as Salesforce, Office 365, Jira, Trello, Gmail, Slack, and others. It’s ideal for small businesses that want an easy-to-use platform with a straightforward interface and redesigned admin console.
They have ventured into enterprise-level features, however. Its ‘groups’ feature allows users to create and manage member lists, and in-depth audit logs can help companies track how data is shared with individuals inside and outside the company. Their Advanced and Enterprise pricing tiers feature unlimited storage options, and they have a free 30-day trial to help you assess whether it’s right for your business.
Box
Box provides file-sharing and other tools to help businesses collaborate. Sound familiar? What helps set them apart from other options, however, are their automated workflows and machine learning integrations to connect and simplify your business processes. Multiple departments can benefit from its advanced features which include digital asset management, contract management, HR onboarding, sales enablement and even custom app development.
The platform also boasts advanced security controls, encryption and other measures to keep your data secure and comply with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI and other regulations. Box offers four pricing levels: Starter, Business, Business Plus, and Enterprise.
WeTransfer
Businesses with an emphasis on creativity often have larger file types than a typical spreadsheet or Word document. Graphic designers, web developers, videographers, voiceover talent, design engineers and others who create large files need a little extra boost. WeTransfer is known for simple file sharing capabilities, but they’ve expanded their platform into a collection of tools to help the creative process. Their Pro upgrade allows users to send up to 20 GB in one transfer.
Citrix ShareFile
ShareFile, which Citrix acquired in 2011, creates a custom file-sharing site for your business, so you can share files easily with clients, partners, co-workers, and others. For example, your accountant might use ShareFile to securely share tax documents with you. The service offers lots of compelling features and tools for business users, including workflow management, document collaboration, e-signatures, and integration with Outlook and Gmail.
Security is robust, too, with enterprise-grade encryption and customizable permissions settings. The ShareFile dashboard makes it easy to add new users and toggle between personal and shared folders. Full-featured apps are available for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. There is no free plan, but you can try the Premium version for free for 30 days without having to enter a credit card number. The company also offers a virtual data room for 5 employee users, which offers advanced security, sharing, and control for sensitive data.
Free account storage space: N/A
Free account max file size: N/A
Paid accounts: Standard, unlimited storage, $50/month; Advanced, unlimited storage, $77/month; Premium, unlimited storage, $122/month; Virtual Data Room, 5GB storage, $338/month. All plans are for up to 5 employee users (additional employee user fees are $10–$24/user/month) and unlimited client users. (Prices shown are for annual payments.)
Paid account max file size: Standard, Advanced, and Premium, 100GB; Virtual Data Room, 5GB.
Other paid options include: Feedback and approvals workflow; activity logs; versioning; third-party integrations including Microsoft 365/Office 365 collaboration.
Time to upload 245MB file: 1 minute, 38 seconds
iCloud Drive
Anyone who owns a Mac, iPhone, or iPad likely already has the free 5GB of online storage via iCloud that comes with the creation of an AppleID, and those users can share folders and documents with other iCloud users. Although Apple does offer an iCloud app for Windows, it’s likely that this mainly benefits Apple users who also use a Windows PC; we don’t really see people who are primarily Windows users signing up for an iCloud account to use the service, particularly because iCloud does not have an Android app. Android device users could access iCloud via the web app, but they would likely use Google’s online cloud storage to back up their photos and videos anyway.
As with other online storage services, users can set up iCloud to automatically back up and sync specific folders from their computer to their iCloud account, such as the Documents folder, Desktop folder, or others. Photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad can also be automatically synchronized. Using this feature can quickly eat up the 5GB of free space, so it’s likely that anyone using iCloud for such purposes would upgrade to a paid account. At $3 per month for 200GB, it’s still a relatively good bargain for the Apple faithful.
While iCloud users can use their personal accounts to share files with colleagues (and those files are encrypted in transit and at rest), this is essentially a consumer service.
Free account storage space: 5GB
Free account max file size: 5GB in theory, as long as it doesn’t exceed storage limits.
Paid accounts: 50GB, $1 per month; 200GB, $3/month; 2TB, $10/month. Apple allows these plans to be shared with family members (up to five other members). Those who subscribe to Apple services such as Apple Music or Apple TV+ may also be able to save money through Apple One bundling.
Paid account max file size 50GB, as long as it doesn’t exceed storage limits.
Additional features with paid plans: Upgrading your storage amount doesn’t give you additional features, unlike with other online storage services.
Time to upload 245MB file: 1 minute, 56 seconds
Bit.ai
The workplace today has changed completely from how it used to be. Teams today rely on a variety of tools and apps to get work done whether they are working in an office or remote. We are no longer working with only files and images.
Our content lives in multiple places and in multiple formats. Whether it is an image, video, web link, rich embed, cloud file, code snippet, or a social media tweet; they are all relevant and need to be stored and used depending on what work we are doing.
So we need a tool that is smart enough to handle all this data and helps us work seamlessly no matter what you throw at it. That is where Bit comes in!
Bit is a new age cloud-based document collaboration platform that helps teams to manage everything in one place! Workspaces help organize your content and documents in one place so the team can be more productive.
Take your file sharing to the next level by weaving your files into Bit’s modern and interactive documents. You can add just about any type of digital content into Bit and watch it come alive. You can add file attachments into your Bit documents and allow your audience to download the file directly from your document, preview your file inside of your document (ex – PDFs), and the best part is you can introduce your files to your audience and explain their importance. With Bit, there’s no longer a need to randomly email file attachments that never get opened or get lost in the shuffle. Bit helps you share files in an intelligent contextual way.
In addition, to file attachments you can add web embeds like YouTube videos, Google Sheets, Tableau charts, Airtable databases, etc. by adding a shareable link on a blank line. You can also add visual weblinks, images, and much more to make beautiful interactive documents.
Bit not only allows you to create stunning documents that help you easily add any type of content to it, but you also have a choice to share and track your document. This is a great way to study user engagement levels on the smart digital content you’re sharing.
Bit is collaborative so while you’re working have your colleagues join you to create and share knowledge intelligently.
These new-age documents will revolutionize the way you and your team think, work together, and share knowledge inside and outside your organization.
Bit.ai is a highly recommended tool for all teams no matter what industry you are in. It’s hard not to get addicted given how easy this tool is to use and collaborate on!
Conclusion
We share a lot of interesting stories every day. Stories that make us laugh, cry, angry, excited, and scared. Usually we don’t even get to enjoy the complete story from the beginning until the end because we get interrupted by work or other activities. What if we can get a message to remind us that there is a new interesting story that we should read. We will finish reading the whole story in one go and feel great.