What Is Column? A Public Notice Software Platform
Column is a public notice software platform designed to make life easier for governments, law firms, and media businesses by automating the way they notify the public. It’s all about providing smart, efficient tools and workflow solutions that simplify the publishing process. Whether it’s legal notices, obituaries, or classifieds, Column’s products are built to keep everything organized and running smoothly for everyone involved.
The Main Benefit: Streamlined Publishing with Real Impact
Here’s the deal: every minute, someone uses Column to submit a legal notice. That’s just one example of how this platform is changing the game. Check out some key facts:
- Processes more legal notices than anyone else in the US.
- Supports governments, law firms, and publishers with comprehensive tools.
- Offers a seamless self-serve experience for advertisers managing classifieds.
- Handles obituary publishing with care, honoring legacies.
- Provides professional services that save organizations time and money.
Legal Notices: The Core of Column’s Expertise
Legal notices are a big deal, and Column knows it. The platform offers the most comprehensive set of tools for managing the entire legal notice process. Publishers, law firms, and governments rely on Column to get these notices out efficiently and correctly. It’s about making a complex process simple, so everyone stays informed without the hassle.
Obituaries: Honoring Legacies with Care
Obituaries are more than just announcements—they’re stories, memories, legacies. Column brings families, funeral homes, and publishers together to handle obituaries with the respect and ease they deserve. The platform ensures that honoring loved ones is a smooth, thoughtful process, not a stressful one.
Classifieds: Easy, Self-Serve Advertising
From real estate to milestones and business announcements, classifieds are a vital part of community communication. Column offers advertisers a seamless, self-serve experience to create, manage, and publish classifieds without headaches. It’s all about making advertising straightforward and accessible.
Project Impact: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – by improving transparency and public notification processes.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through innovative software solutions for public notices.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by facilitating communication between governments and citizens.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with newspapers, governments, and law firms nationwide.
Additional Services: Beyond Software
Column isn’t just about software. It offers a suite of professional services that handle the tedious, time-consuming tasks so organizations can focus on what matters most. From affidavits—signing, notarizing, and delivering court-ready documents—to order management powered by experienced reps, and even nationwide posting across any US newspaper, Column’s got it covered. Plus, if you’re not ready to switch fully, they’ll integrate with your existing ad management systems. And pagination? That often tedious task can be outsourced too, saving even more time and hassle.
