diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/announcing-direct-links.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/announcing-direct-links.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..37e32ffcf --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/announcing-direct-links.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +--- +title: Launching Direct Links +description: Today, we are launching direct links to templates, a new and async way to get documents signed. +authorName: 'Timur Ercan' +authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg' +authorRole: 'Co-Founder' +date: 2024-06-17 +tags: + - Announcement + - Direct Links + - Profiles +--- + +
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Direct Template Links - Async signing, anytime.
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+ +> TLDR; We are launching direct links to templates. With direct links, a document is created from a template every time anyone signs the link. Links can be public. + +## Sync or Async? +> Quick refresher on Sync vs. Async: Sync means everyone has to wait for me until they can continue their work. Async means everyone can and does their work at the time that fits best. + +Digital signing has become almost as normalized as email when doing business. While not 100% of companies are onboarded on digital signatures yet, hardly anyone is surprised when receiving a link to sign something digitally. As we got used to the user experience of sending emails, we also got used to the experience of sending document signature requests, with all the downsides: + +- I have to become active each time before anything can happen: I need to send a signature request +- My counterpart has to wait for me to send: "Did you send the signing link yet?" +- I need to monitor the requests I started for completion: "I sent you a link yesterday; please check it out." + +## Introducing Direct Links +Today, we are introducing a new paradigm to signing: Async Direct Signing Links. Direct links are attached to a template and can be used anytime by anyone using the link. You set up the signature experience and flow once using all existing template mechanisms and you are done. You can provide anyone with the link so they can sign whenever they need to. You can even post the link publicly if you want to maximize its reach, i.e. for sales contracts. + + + + +## Embrace Async +So, how does this help anyone? You may still need to send a signature request to people, but in the cases you don't, you are not forced to anymore. Need an NDA? Check out our standing NDA link. A customer needs an updated Form W-9? Just use the company W-9 Link; it always has the most up-to-date form. You can even go as far as publicly posting a link to a software development or design contract any potential customer can sign anytime. Can they talk to you first? Sure, but if they don't need to or already have to, they go straight to the link. The process of actively sending has gotten us used to using a sync paradigm (I send, you receive and sign, and I get the result), whereas an async one (you sign whenever it suits you, and I become active only then, if at all) is way better suited. Adding more approval and signature steps makes sure you still control the outcome, but the process becomes a lot more efficient. For example, you can grab your own copy of the early adopter's pledge here if you missed it: [documen.so/pledge](https://documen.so/pledge). + +> Take a minute to think about every signing request you send and whether they really require you to be part of the transaction. Could they be outsourced to the recipient and only reviewed once their part is done? + + + +## Coming Soon: Profiles +The best place to put your public links will be your **Documenso profile**, which is also close to launching. We want to get a feel for how links are used and move on to profiles shortly after. Want to try out direct links? Grab a free account here to get started: [documen.so/free](https://documen.so/free). + +As always, we want to hear from you on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DMs are open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions, ideas, or comments. + +Best from Hamburg\ +Timur diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-enhances-contract-management-for-freelancers-helping-them-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-enhances-contract-management-for-freelancers-helping-them-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c18e27579 --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-enhances-contract-management-for-freelancers-helping-them-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +--- +title: How Documenso Enhances Contract Management for Freelancers, Helping Them Close More Clients Efficiently +description: Making it easy for the customer to sign the contract after they say yes is critical. Let take a look how Documenso can help. +authorName: 'Timur Ercan' +authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg' +authorRole: 'Co-Founder' +date: 2024-06-20 +tags: + - Freelancer + - Proposal + - Productivity +--- + + +## Yes to Yes +> [Check out Part 1](https://documen.so/freelance-proposal) to learn about signing freelance proposals with Documenso and getting your first yes + +A basic rule of sales is going from "yes to yes”. Outlining the main points of working together in a proposal is a good way to get to your first yes since it reduces details and focuses on the main points of the work at hand. After being on the same page about the work and getting the first yes, it's time to draw up a formal contract. While agreeing to the proposal has some weight as well, the legal contract formalizes the commitments of both sides in an enforceable way. Having clear legal terms on payments, unexpected cases, and even dissolving the partnership helps both parties to feel assured about what to expect. + +### **Digital Signatures for the Win** +Digitally signing documents accelerates contract closure, enhancing both speed and security. Parties can review and sign documents within minutes, eliminating the days required for manual signatures or even weeks with traditional mail. Beyond these efficiency gains, digital signatures boost trust by making the process secure and auditable. Once signed, digital documents are immutable, and every step is logged. + +Documenso simplifies this process, allowing you to send contracts effortlessly. As an open-source solution, our product's integrity and security are verifiable by anyone, which is why thousands of users rely on Documenso for their signing needs. Discover more at [https://documen.so/open](https://documen.so/open). + +## Preparing the Contract +As a freelancer, obtaining a contract template ensures you have a standardized and professional agreement ready for new clients, helping to protect your interests and clarify project terms. While there are many good templates out there, be sure to verify that they fit your case since contracts are often very specific to a certain case. Always consider having your contract checked by a legal professional if it's a high-value transaction. + +Here is a quick checklist of what your contract should include: + +### Checklist +- Names and Addresses of you and your client +- Scope of Work to be performed, deadlines and deliverables +- Payment Terms, Payment Schedules, and Pricing +- A clear timeline +- Provisions for unexpected extra work +- Intellectual Property Rights Provisions +- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, if needed +- Termination Clauses: Condition and terms when the contract can be terminated, including notice period and compensation +- Indemnity and Liability +- Dispute Resolution +- Provisions ensuring changes can only be made in writing +- Completeness Agreement: Both parties state this is the full extent of the agreement +- Severability Clause ensuring minor errors will not endanger the whole contract +- The signees with name, role, and date + + +## Getting the Signature +Once you have your contract ready, you can upload it and add recipients and signature fields. To add a more personal touch, consider adding a personal message to the signature request. + +
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+ Copy recipient links to send them for a personal touch manually. +
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+ +You can also copy the link for each recipient after sending it and send it via another channel e.g. WhatsApp with a personal message. To further customize the experience, you can define a redirect when your customer signs the contract to redirect them to a Cal.com Link to get started, a Thank You Page, or a Form. + +
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+ +The more you add to the workflow, the more important it is to keep up to date with the process. Using Zapier, you can add a variety of notifications, from email to Discord messages, to keep a good overview and respond quickly. It's not just about getting the signatures; it's about creating the workflow that provides the best experience for you and your customers. + +
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+ Trigger any kind of notification with[Zapier](https://documen.so/zapier) +
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+ +### Conclusion +Sending a contract to clients using Documenso makes the process fast and easy. Seeing if your contract was signed or even read helps you understand where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-contract) to send 5 contracts per month. Digital signing in 2024 is the best practice for professionals seeking the most efficient way to get business done. + +Let us know what you think and what we can improve. Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) + +Best from Hamburg\ +Timur diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx index ee5c73de7..007fe7fcd 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx +++ b/apps/marketing/content/blog/how-documenso-help-freelancers-close-more-clients-efficiently.mdx @@ -62,7 +62,9 @@ If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https ### Conclusion Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first “yes” fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was signed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposals per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is the best practice for all professionals looking for the most efficient way to get business done. -Please let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) +> [Check out Part 2](https://documen.so/freelance-contract) to learn about signing freelance contracts with Documenso. + +Let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :) Best from Hamburg\ Timur diff --git a/apps/marketing/content/changelog.mdx b/apps/marketing/content/changelog.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ddb2ab73e --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/marketing/content/changelog.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +title: Changelog - Documenso +description: Thoughts and details on the latest Documenso releases. +--- + +# Changelog +Check out what's new in the latest major version and read what we think about it. You can find our releases on GitHub for more technical details [here](https://github.com/documenso/documenso/releases). You can find our [release candidates here](https://github.com/documenso/documenso/tags). + +--- +## v1.5.5 (latest) +### Released 6th May 2024 + +> This release contains [20 fixes](https://github.com/documenso/documenso/releases/tag/v1.5.5) + +### ✅ Show Completed Fields +Fields completed by other recipients are now visible to everyone to communicate the state of the document better and allow users an informed decision on what they are signing. + +### ⬇️ Download Completed Documents via API +Completed documents can now be downloaded via the API using this new endpoint: + +**GET /API/V1//DOCUMENTS/\{ID\}/DOWNLOAD** + +Check out the full Open API docs here: [https://documen.so/openapi](https://documen.so/openapi) + +### ➕ Adding Yourself as a Signer +Adding yourself as a signer is now just one click away. + +--- +## v1.5.4 +### Released 11th April 2024 + +> This release contains [21 fixes](https://github.com/documenso/documenso/releases/tag/v1.5.4) + +#### 🔑 Passkeys +To improve security and usability for high-security setups, we added passkeys with this release. Passkeys can now be used to log in or re-authenticate each signature for high-compliance cases. + +#### 📄 Signing Certificate & Audit Log +On the security/ compliance side, we also added Signing Certificates and Audit Logs. Every signed document now has a certificate attached, showing technical details of the signature to improve transparency and security. Further, every action on a document from creation to completion is now logged in the audit log to guarantee the integrity of the process. + +#### 🔏🦀 @documenso/pdf-sign +We are pretty hyped about this one: Since version 0.9, we relied on https://github.com/vbuch/node-signpdf to add the digital signatures to our documents. Since signing is at the heart of Documenso, we created our own rust-based library for signing. As of 1.5.4, Documenso's signing runs on @documenso/pdf-sign. The library offers a better architecture to enable signing with private keys that are not stored locally (e.g. via HSM). We are in the process of cleaning up the library to open source it like the rest of Documenso 🌱 The library will also help us to offer Long Term Validation (LTV) for signatures soon. While we are currently limited to signing with PKCS7-B, eventually, we plan to support all common signing standards like PAdES, CAdES, and XAdES. + +--- + +´ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/apps/marketing/public/blog/direct-links.png b/apps/marketing/public/blog/direct-links.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fb3f4a557 Binary files /dev/null and b/apps/marketing/public/blog/direct-links.png differ diff --git a/apps/marketing/public/blog/l1.png b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l1.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8ac68dc3a Binary files /dev/null and b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l1.png differ diff --git a/apps/marketing/public/blog/l2.png b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l2.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..13ef6fec8 Binary files /dev/null and b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l2.png differ diff --git a/apps/marketing/public/blog/l3.png b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l3.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1df9c8f81 Binary files /dev/null and b/apps/marketing/public/blog/l3.png differ diff --git a/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/footer.tsx b/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/footer.tsx index e9a08049c..e259a0c71 100644 --- a/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/footer.tsx +++ b/apps/marketing/src/components/(marketing)/footer.tsx @@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ const FOOTER_LINKS = [ { href: '/oss-friends', text: 'OSS Friends' }, { href: '/careers', text: 'Careers' }, { href: '/privacy', text: 'Privacy' }, + { href: '/changelog', text: 'Changelog' }, ]; export const Footer = ({ className, ...props }: FooterProps) => {