ShortStack

ShortStack helps you build contests, sweepstakes, data-collection forms and more to convert your online followers to leads and customers. In practice that means scheduling posts, replying to comments and reporting across networks.

The natural audience is social and community managers. They also list Social Media Marketing, so expect those to show up in the feature set. They are a small team, 11 to 50 people, which usually shapes who they work with. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

ShortStack is based in Reno, Nevada. You can read more at shortstack.com.

Things worth asking about: which networks are supported and whether approvals are built in. Get the renewal terms in writing before the first invoice.

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