Core Features	Description
Web Experience Management	Content Manager is a key element of iAPPS Web Experience Management.  Users have greater ability to achieve online goals with Content Management, Automated Marketing, Analytics and Commerce functionality in one interface.
Web-based	Access iAPPS anytime from anywhere using a simple user interface.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Friendly	Auto-301 redirects; auto-generated XML site maps; navigation and menu name-based URLs improve (SEO).
Flexible Licensing Options	Software-as-a-Service offering provides immediate maintenance and worry free hosting. Perpetual Licensing gives freedom of deployment and ownership of software.
Advanced Online Marketing Management*	Leverage content within the libraries to quickly create online marketing campaigns. Seamlessly sync promotional emails with your site to deliver relevant and timely content. Measure keyword effectiveness and evaluate which are leading to conversions.
Mobile Hosting	Host mobile web sites creating content in iAPPS.
.NET Environment	The iAPPS .NET Framework environment leverages existing infrastructure and familiar developer skill sets.
SharePoint Integration	Pull assets like image files or documents directly from a linked SharePoint library into any iAPPS managed content right from the WYSIWYG editor.
Intuitive User Interface	Drag-and-drop features and right-click context menus blur the line between your desktop and your browser.
Control Center	Using drag-and-drop controls, users can organize Content Manager's customizable homepage to support how they work. A personalized content work space that manages immediate tasks, work in progress and recently published assets. All in one place.
XML-based Content	Allows easy import/export with other systems and faster searching.
Simple and Custom Workflows	Multiple levels of approval ensure that content is always reviewed and approved before going live on the web site. Fully custom parallel and serial levels of approval workflow. Email enhanced to ensure notification.
Multi-Site Management	Allows content across multiple sites to be easily managed through a single interface.
Inline Content Editing	Easy formatting of content without any knowledge of HTML or web programming. Simply navigate to the page and edit the content.
Content & Visitor Segmentation	Target content for your audience by segmenting content for specific sets of visitors.
Blogs	Create blogs quickly and easily. Assign indexing terms to improve SEO and enable topic categorization.
Page Comments	Add comments to any page. Comments Moderation features ensure comments will not be displayed on the public site until they are approved. Comment Search enables a user to enter specific criteria, such as keyword, to find specific comments.
RSS Content Syndication	Allows for easy creation and customization of RSS channels to distribute content externally.
Real-Time Content Updates	Enable content contributors to publish content directly onto development, staging, or live production web servers.
Foreign Language Translation	Microsoft Translator facilitates the foreign language translation of iAPPS content directly in the WYSIWYG editor.
Surveys & Polls	Learn what your visitors are looking for by creating surveys and polls with our drag-and-drop designer.
Dashboard	Users can organize Control Center, your personalized content work space that manages immediate tasks, work in progress and recently published assets.
XML-based Content	Separating content from format allows easy import/export with other systems and faster searching.
Simple and Custom Workflows	Customizable parallel and serial levels of approval workflow. Multiple levels of approval ensure that content is always reviewed and approved before going live on the web site. Email notification ensures attention.
Content Archiving and Rollback	Store previous versions of content and maintain editing history. Quickly view or rollback to previous versions of content items.
RSS Content Syndication Management	Allows for easy creation and customization of RSS channels to distribute content externally.
Content Libraries	Store shared images, videos, files and data in one location for easy access.
Rich Multimedia and Custom Attribute Support	Standard formats plus support for rich multimedia including video and image galleries with custom attributes.
Online Reporting	Integrated online reports to effectively manage content such as content aging, content pending publication and items pending archive.
Advanced Search	Best-in-class search capabilities include auto-categorization of search results, full-text searching, and content preview within search results.
Real-Time Content Updates	Enable content contributors to publish content directly onto development, staging, or live production web servers.
Site Map	Site map and navigation are generated automatically as pages are published to the site.
Group Security	Use groups to maintain security for multiple administrators making it easier to update permission profiles.
Integrated Site and Content Security	Maintain different password protected areas of a site through integrated registration and security-level enabled content management.
Active Directory Support	Option to utilize standard authentication protocols to control CMS access rights.
Custom Application Integration	Ability to integrate custom functionality within the iAPPS Framework.
Flexible Component Object Model (COM) API	Developers can build powerful web applications and share content using the optional COM APIs.
Template Switching	Presentation templates can be switched on the fly, changing the layout or design of the page in real-time.
Embedded eCommerce Module**	Easily manage all of your web content as well as all product detail content to provide engaging online shopping experiences.
Next Generation Web Analytics***	Standalone web analytics packages can't stand up to the actionable intelligence provided by iAPPS Analyzer. Analytics initiatives are more accurate and actionable, while content management is made faster and more efficient.

*Requires iAPPS Marketier license.

**Requires iAPPS Commerce license.

***Requires iAPPS Analyzer license.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is iAPPS Content Manager?

iAPPS Content Manager is a content management system that is optimized for non-technical users to create, edit, and publish website content via a browser-based interface. iAPPS is available on-demand or as a perpetually licensed product.

What are the newest features in iAPPS?

iAPPS 5.0 enables content authors to easily edit and publish content on their website using a tablet or smartphone. With the rise of mobile devices in the marketplace, it is imperative for websites to be managed with mobile-friendly features for on-the-go editing and publishing. Because websites are accessed today by multiple devices, delivering the right content and digital experience to the appropriate audience becomes a major competitive advantage for businesses. Persuasive content capabilities on iAPPS 5.0 leverage device, navigation behavior and demographics to help companies display content that improves conversion rates and allows visitors to immediately find what they want.

The new iAPPS 5.0 interface includes persona driven mega menus that can be customized towards personnel and their tasks. The restructured menu allows users to reach any iAPPS admin screen from any of the products, at any time. iAPPS administrators can also use flexible Layout Templates to create new Page Templates by dragging and dropping controls into special page zones – all without the need for developer assistance.

With the release of iAPPS 5.0, iAPPS now offers built-in foreign language translation services with the integration of Clay Tablet Technologies. iAPPS 5.0 also adds video hosting services built directly into the iAPPS Platform with Brightcove – driving digital engagement with enhanced multimedia features.

Is it easy to create and maintain web content with iAPPS?

Yes - very easy. The iAPPS Content Manager editing and authoring tools were developed to be used by someone without knowledge of HTML coding. Users can easily add new pages, sections and sub-sections, and upload and publish images on a page within the administration area. In fact, inline content editing allows you to edit content directly to a staged version of the page - it looks exactly like it will look as your making the changes once published.

Is iAPPS search engine friendly?

Yes, iAPPS is very SEO-friendly and is the only CMS out there that includes auto-301 redirects and auto-generated XML sitemaps. A 301 Redirect alerts search engines to a page name change and sends search users to the right place. When a 301 Redirect is not in place, search users can experience a Page Not Found error, also known as a 404 error. 404 errors can cause your website to suffer diminished search engine rankings. iAPPS Content Manager includes auto-301 Redirect creation after a change in any page name within your website - meaning you never have to worry about poor search engine optimization.

Sitemap.XML files allow a site administrator to inform search engines about URLs on their website that should be indexed, or in some cases, not indexed. Furthermore, they help search engines crawl through a website more intelligently by listing all available page URLs and include additional metadata for each page - such as how often its URL changes and when it was last updated.

Unlike many database-driven content management systems, iAPPS avoids query string URLs and uses search engine friendly English language URLs. Additionally, the metadata tagging features allow you to define specific page metadata and what metadata to include in a web page.

Does iAPPS offer enterprise search integration?

Enterprise search is state-of-the-art right out of the box with iAPPS, thanks to our partnership with the ISYS, the leader in site search and big data technology. Deep, seamless integration with ISYS allows iAPPS users easy access to all of their information every time, all the time.

Can I build my own custom applications for a website developed on iAPPS?

Absolutely. iAPPS is developed on the iAPPS .NET Framework. Your .NET development teams can easily develop custom applications that integrate with Content Manager. And for more robust custom applications, the iAPPS Framework Developer Edition gives you access to all of the available APIs, features, and functions.

How is iAPPS licensed?

iAPPS is available as a flexible SaaS – Software as a Service - licensing model for those who want to spread licensing costs over several years, and for those who don’t want to own the responsibilities of maintaining and supporting the required backend infrastructure. Bridgeline centrally manages product updates seamlessly for our SaaS customers. And for those who prefer to keep their web application in house, Bridgeline’s technology is flexible enough to offer a traditional perpetual license option.

Can I use iAPPS for both internal and external sites?

Yes, iAPPS has built in support for administrative and end-user access. So you can manage secure business application sites as easily as public marketing sites.