Introduction to Atarim: Overview and Benefits
Unlock faster design project and website collaboration with Atarim.
Relevant For
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- Design Leads who need efficient feedback collection.
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- Project Managers managing visual workflows.
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- Clients and Stakeholders who want an easy way to provide feedback.
Prerequisites
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- Access to an Atarim account
- An active design or visual project in progress
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Visual Collaboration
Atarim allows users to leave feedback directly on designs/images and web pages within a project. This ensures comments are contextual and eliminates confusion often caused by emails or other communication methods. Whether it’s a website layout, a graphic design, or a user interface mockup, feedback is always placed exactly where it’s needed.
Instructions:
- Open your project in Atarim.
- Click on the element you want to comment on and leave a note.
- Navigate between designs or webpages where feedback is needed during this project.
Note: Atarim offers multiple methods to comment directly on any site in real-time, ensuring feedback is clear and actionable. You can use the Atarim Chrome extension, Direct URL, or integrate with WordPress, making it flexible for various workflows and environments.
2. Task Management
Atarim converts feedback into actionable tasks, gathering additional information automatically to provide more context for the tasks. This includes auto screenshot, browser type, screen resolution, and even the exact URL where the feedback was placed. These tasks can be tracked through the unified Inbox or Kanban boards, allowing teams to manage tasks easily, maintain full clarity on requirements, and monitor progress at a glance.
Instructions:
- Assign tasks to team members for full clarity.
- Set project deadlines to shorten feedback cycles.
- Track task progress using the Kanban boards.
Recommendation: Regularly update task statuses to keep the team aligned and ensure deadlines are met.
3. Client and Stakeholder Communication
Keep clients and stakeholders updated with automated notifications, ensuring they’re always aware of project progress without needing constant manual follow-ups.
Instructions:
- Invite clients via email to bypass their need to register. Straight into feedback.
- Grouped email notifications is designed to combine multiple updates within a single project—such as new tasks, comments, status updates, and priority changes—into a single, consolidated email. This reduces inbox overload while ensuring clients receive all relevant updates in a streamlined, organized manner.
- Brand Atarim as your own feedback tool in the eyes of your clients in the settings area.
4. Integrations
Atarim integrates with many popular tools like Slack, Trello, and Jira, ensuring that teams can continue using their preferred tools while benefiting from Atarim’s visual collaboration features.
Instructions:
- Go to the integrations section in Atarim’s settings.
- Connect your desired tool (e.g., Slack, Trello) and customize how Atarim shares project updates.
Tip: Use integrations to streamline communication and ensure all teams are working with the latest project information.
FAQs
Click on the design element and leave a comment directly on the visual. It’s easy and intuitive.
Yes, Atarim integrates with tools like Slack, Trello, and Jira. Just go to settings to set up the integration.
Atarim offers built-in tutorials and a Help Center. You can also provide your team and clients with onboarding guides and videos through here.
Yes, Atarim thrives at allowing you to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with separate task boards for each. Some of our users manage upwards of thousands of projects monthly.
Atarim can be used for both one-time projects and ongoing processes like support and agile workflows, providing flexibility for various team needs.
Tips & Tricks
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- Use clear, descriptive feedback:
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- When commenting on designs, ensure your feedback is specific and actionable. Instead of vague comments like “Change this” or “This doesn’t look right,” provide detailed instructions. For example:
- Vague Feedback: “Move the button.”
- Descriptive Feedback: “Move the ‘Submit’ button to the top-right corner of the page and increase its size by 20% to improve visibility.”
- When commenting on designs, ensure your feedback is specific and actionable. Instead of vague comments like “Change this” or “This doesn’t look right,” provide detailed instructions. For example:
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- Use clear, descriptive feedback:
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- Assign tasks immediately:
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- Once feedback is received, assign tasks to the right team members to avoid delays. Simply click on the feedback marker/task, use the “Assign To” dropdown in the task window, and select the relevant team member. The task will be automatically assigned to them, ensuring clear responsibility and timely action.
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- Assign tasks immediately:
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- Regularly check the Kanban board: Keeping your task board updated ensures team alignment and avoids bottlenecks.
Common Issues
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- What does vague feedback look like? Vague feedback often lacks specific details, such as “This doesn’t look right” or “Fix this.” Without clarity, team members may not know exactly what needs to be addressed, which can lead to delays or misunderstandings.
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- How does Atarim help? Atarim helps mitigate vague feedback by allowing users to leave comments directly on specific design elements, web pages, or visual assets. The platform automatically captures contextual details such as screenshots, the exact location of the comment, and browser information, which can help clarify the intent of the feedback. Even if the comment itself is vague, the visual context and additional information make it easier for team members to understand what needs to be done.
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- Problem: Tasks are not getting completed on time.
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- Solution: Regularly check task statuses and use deadlines to keep the project moving forward.
