Information Density: Shorthand – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] Your digital storytelling is stuck in production
[H2] Publish visual stories, publications, and reports faster — without production delays or capacity constraints.
Start publishingLoved by the world's most iconic brands
[H3] A proven brand publishing platform
Shorthand powers the feature articles, digital magazines, proposals, internal comms, and annual reports of the world's leading brands, publications, and media companies. Whatever story you're telling — you're in great company.Start publishing
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[H3] Publish anywhere on the web
Shorthand stories are beautiful in every browser on desktop and mobile. Publish to any web address, using AWS hosting, your CMS, Shorthand hosting, or direct embedding into your existing website. Or secure your stories with private and password-protected publishing.Talk to us about publishing options
[H2] Measure & move your metrics
The most engaging stories on the web are built with Shorthand. Our customers see up to 10x higher engagement with their Shorthand stories than content created with their CMS.With built-in, cookieless analytics, it's easy to measure results. Or, drop in your existing analytics tracking code, tag managers, and ad pixels — so you always know how you're performing.Start publishing
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[H2] Loved by the whole team
Streamline your workflows, and bring your editors, designers, and developers together in one collaborative workspace. Beautiful templates and powerful storytelling features free up your team to focus on what matters.
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[H2] Scalable, on-brand publishing
Scale your output across one team or your entire organisation — all while keeping everything beautifully on-brand. Create visual consistency by incorporating your logos, colours, fonts, and styles into a handcrafted custom theme.Start publishing
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[H2] Creative teams love using Shorthand
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What attracted us to the tool was how easy it is to use. We wanted to be able to take locally produced content lying in front of us and have it on the web within 15 minutes.Nick Bennett, HondaRead our case studiesWhat attracted us to the tool was how easy it is to use. We wanted to be able to take locally produced content lying in front of us and have it on the web within 15 minutes.Nick Bennett, HondaRead our case studies
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[H2] Secure, accessible, and enterprise-ready
With ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, Shorthand is a proven enterprise solution and a trusted partner for customers in government and regulated industries.We are also experienced in partnering with customers to help them meet and exceed modern web accessibility standards.Talk to us about your requirements
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[H2] Code or no-code: it's your choice
Shorthand provides a simple drag-and-drop editing experience. With as much or as little customisation as you like, Shorthand is a code-optional publishing platform. All business and enterprise plans come bundled with full access to custom CSS, HTML and JavaScript to give you complete control.Try the beautifully simple web editor
[H2] Get inspired
See how some of the world's most recognised brands use Shorthand to build engaging visual stories.
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Government comms
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Sports marketing & journalism
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Nonprofit comms
[H2] Beautifully simple storytelling
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Shorthand for Enterprise
[H1] Publish premium content at scale
Join leading brands like Amazon, Honda, and Tripadvisor in creating standout digital content. Shorthand powers modern, web-native publications with lower overheads and higher impact.Start publishingGet a demo
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[H3] Why Shorthand?
Create standout visual stories with up to 10x higher engagementFrom brand publications to annual reports and employee communications, Shorthand powers modern digital storytelling that informs, inspires, and moves the metrics that matter.Eliminate creative bottlenecksEmpower non-technical teams to deliver high-impact, visually engaging content without developer overheads.Guarantee brand consistencyLock in brand standards across every story with reusable, custom themes and templates.Scale effortlessly with your organisationManage users centrally with SSO, SAML, and SCIM. Define custom roles and permissions for team workflows.Meet enterprise-grade security and complianceCertified to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards, with full WCAG accessibility built in.Integrate seamlessly with your tech stackShorthand connects with your existing tools, from CMSes to analytics, to keep publishing fast and frictionless.
[H2] Craft great stories at scale
From premium publishing options to AI-powered layouts — discover advanced features that help you scale and create beautiful content faster.Auto layoutKickstart your content creation or spark ideas. Upload existing content — from web pages or PDF files — and let our AI auto-layout tool structure it beautifully in seconds.
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Custom themesLock in your brand’s visual identity and set global styles to align content across your organisation. Standardise colours, fonts, logos, and more.
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Custom codeHave full creative control by adding custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to your stories. This flexibility allows for unique visual treatments and seamless integration with third-party tools.
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Secure publishingKickstart your content creation or spark ideas. Upload existing content — from web pages or PDF files — and let our AI auto-layout tool structure it beautifully in seconds.
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IntegrationsLock in your brand’s visual identity and set global styles to align content across your organisation. Standardise colours, fonts, logos, and more.
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Language translationHave full creative control by adding custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to your stories. This flexibility allows for unique visual treatments and seamless integration with third-party tools.
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[H3] Partners in your success
Reduce reliance on technical resources, with support every step of the wayShorthand lets your team create high-impact content without leaning too hard on developers or designers. And when you need a hand, our expert services are here to help you get it done.
[H3] White-glove support
Get hands-on co-creation sessions, editorial insight and feedback, reliable technical assistance, and comprehensive training from our industry-leading support team.
[H3] Design services
Leverage our design experts or partner with agencies to create visually compelling content that aligns with your brand and gets the results you need.
[H3] Custom solutions
Collaborate with our network of partners for additional services, including custom development and strategic support, to enhance your storytelling capabilities.
[H3] Rock-solid security and compliance
Shorthand is enterprise-ready and proven with some of the world’s most security-conscious sectors, from government to finance.
[H3] Password-protected publishing
Safeguard sensitive content by restricting access through password protection, ensuring only authorised viewers can engage with your stories.
[H3] Single sign-on & SCIM
Simplified, secure access — at scale. Integrate with your identity provider or set up custom SSO including SAML and SCIM.
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[H3] ISO 27001 certification
Publish with confidence. Shorthand’s ISO 27001 certification means your data is protected by globally recognised information security standards.
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[H3] SOC 2 compliance
Our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates our commitment to strict security standards, giving you confidence in how we protect data and run our operations.
[H2] Trusted by thousands of teams around the world
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[H2] You’re in good company
Straight from the source: discover what our customers say about partnering with Shorthand.
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[H3] Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor accelerates global campaigns and closes deals faster with Shorthand—cutting build time, empowering designers, and delivering immersive, multilingual stories that wow clients and win pitches.
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[H3] Honda
Honda turbocharged its content hub, Engine Room, with Shorthand, boosting dwell time 85% and subscriptions 600% while cutting build time to minutes—fuelling global reach and a 32% ROI jump.
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[H3] RELX
RELX transformed internal comms with Shorthand, driving a tenfold surge in reads and a 20-point NPS lift, while slashing cost-per-read and energising 33,000 employees worldwide.
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[H3] Imperial College London
Imperial College London doubled engagement with Shorthand, achieving 142% more unique views and 50% longer read times, turning alumni magazines and research features into immersive digital showcases.
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[H3] Bonhams
Bonhams supercharged organic traffic and smashed KPIs using Shorthand, publishing 490+ rich stories that spotlight world-class auctions and keep audiences exploring long after the hammer falls.
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[H3] Seven West Media
Seven West Media’s MINT studio wows advertisers with Shorthand, delivering a guaranteed 20k+ views on immersive sponsored stories and driving repeat business through fast, flawless, scroll-stopping design.
[H2] Get inspired
See how some of the world's most recognised brands use Shorthand to build engaging visual stories.
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Brand publishing
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News & media publishing
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University & research comms
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Government comms
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Sports marketing & journalism
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Nonprofit comms
[H2] Let’s build something beautiful.
Join thousands of storytellers using Shorthand to publish standout visual comms and content. Fast, flexible, and built for scale.Start publishing

[H1] Storytelling for freelancers to the Fortune 500
[H2] Create for free, pay when you're ready to publish
Prices inNot-for-profit pricingStarterBilled yearlySave 20%Fast, simple publishing with Shorthand themes and hosting.$60/monthIncludes:1 member($60/month per additional member)12 new published stories each year($60 one-off payment per additional story)Get StartedTeamBilled yearlySave 20%Brand control and customization options for professional teams.$875/monthIncludes:Unlimited members12 new published stories each year($300 one-off payment per additional story)Options for volume pricing on annual plansGet StartedBusinessBilled yearlySave 20%Advanced integrations with upgraded support.$1,750/monthIncludes:Unlimited members24 new published stories each year($300 one-off payment per additional story)Options for volume pricing on annual plansGet StartedEnterpriseBilled yearlyWhite glove service for enterprise deployments.Contact UsIncludes:A plan and terms tailored to your requirementsVolume pricingBattle-tested security and complianceOptions for custom developmentOptions for custom design servicesContact SalesStory design & mediaBrandPublishingCollaborationAnalytics & tag managersAdmin & securityTechnical support & servicesOnboarding, training & creative support
[H3] Not-for-profit and charity discounts
Shorthand helps charities and other non-profits to tell important stories. Inspire your audience to action with powerful editorial content, campaigns, annual reports, and more. Get in touch to apply for our NFP discount.Get in touch
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[H3] Teach visual storytelling
We believe in equipping tomorrow's storytellers with the best tools today. The Shorthand for Classrooms program offers free access to Shorthand, including publishing, for use in approved storytelling classes, empowering students to master digital storytelling techniques and craft compelling narratives.Apply for a classroom plan
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[H2] Frequently Asked Questions
[H3] What currencies do you accept?
[H3] How do I get started?
[H3] How do I publish my content?
[H3] What is a published story?
[H3] How do I take out a subscription?
[H3] How do I cancel a subscription?
[H3] Do publishing credits expire?
[H3] How will I be billed?
[H3] What support do you provide?

[H2] More about Shorthand
What kinds of teams use Shorthand?
The case studies on this page include publishers, brands, universities, nonprofits, and agencies — all using Shorthand to tell stories that need space, depth, and attention.

What is Shorthand used for?
Teams use Shorthand to publish immersive, longform digital stories — from editorial features and digital magazines to brand storytelling, campaigns, and reports.
You can explore our gallery of inspiring stories to see how different publishers and brands use Shorthand in practice.

Do I need developer support to use Shorthand?
No. Shorthand is designed so content teams can create and publish independently, without relying on ongoing developer support.

Does Shorthand replace our CMS?
Shorthand works alongside your CMS rather than replacing it. Teams typically use it for immersive, longform content that’s difficult to create elegantly in a traditional CMS.

How can I decide whether Shorthand is right for my team?
You can create a free account to explore Shorthand and try it with your own content. If you’d like to talk it through, you can also speak to the Shorthand team about your goals and workflows.

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[H1] Build in seconds with sections
Your content deserves to be stunning. Shorthand gives you the ultimate storytelling toolkit — beautiful, intuitive, and flexible sections designed to give you visual superpowers.Start publishingGet a demo
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[H2] Explore our building blocks.
Curate and craft immersive, interactive experiences with Shorthand sections. Whether you're building a sleek brand story, an engaging editorial, or a data-driven narrative, these sections are the secret sauce to making it all happen.TitleText Over MediaRevealTextScrollmationScrollpointsGridMedia GalleryMediaChartCustom HTMLCollectionTitle section
[H3] A bold entrance
Create compelling titles and unforgettable first impressions with text on a full-screen image or video.
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Text Over Media section
[H3] Words that stand out
Seamlessly overlay large text on full-screen media, with enhanced overlay controls for readability and impact.Your browser does not support the video tag.Reveal section
[H3] Scroll to discover
Let visuals unfold dynamically as you scroll, with cinematic image and video transitions that captivate attention.
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Text section
[H3] Focus on the message
Keep it clean, focused, and flexible — perfect for delivering narrative, context, or commentary with embedded assets.
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Scrollmation section
[H3] Scroll-driven storytelling
Add motion to your message with animations for foreground and full-screen imagery that evolves step-by-step as the reader scrolls.
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Scrollpoints section
[H3] Moments that move
Sync text and visuals precisely by setting scroll-triggered transitions that guide the reader around an image.
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Grid section
[H3] Structured creativity
Arrange text, media, and more in customisable columns and rows — ideal for complex layouts or side-by-side comparisons.
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Media Gallery section
[H3] From static to stunning
Showcase a diverse collection of media in a grid or carousel that expands to a full-screen slideshow.
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[H3] Full-screen impact
Embed uncropped, high-quality images or videos that fill the screen for maximum visual immersion.Your browser does not support the video tag.Chart section
[H3] Data that tells a story
Transform numbers into narratives with dynamic charts and text blocks — perfect for powerful data storytelling.
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Custom HTML section
[H3] Total creative control
Go beyond the template. Add custom elements, embeds, or code for tailored functionality and advanced design.
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Collection section
[H3] Curated content at a glance
Display a grid of content with thumbnails, guiding readers to explore more of your work in a clean, visual layout.
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[H2] Creative control without the complexity
With Shorthand’s sections, you’re in control. Easily add, copy, save, duplicate, delete, split, and convert sections to shape your story exactly how you want. Start with any section and make it uniquely yours.AddCopyConvertSaveCommentDelete
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[H2] See it in action
Not sure where to start? Browse our story examples to see how these sections come together to create something truly special. Get inspired to craft beautifully engaging content that gets results.
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Brand publishing
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News & media publishing
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University & research comms
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Government comms
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Sports marketing & journalism
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Nonprofit comms
[H2] All features
Everything you need to tell your story, and more.SectionsEditor & layoutBrandingCollaboratePublish & hostIntegrationsSupportSecurity
[H2] Let’s build something beautiful.
Join thousands of storytellers using Shorthand to publish standout visual comms and content. Fast, flexible, and built for scale.Start publishing