Enhanced Online Ordering System for Web-to-Print Services

ABC, a national broadcast television network, sought to enhance its online presence and simplify the ordering journey for its web-to-print services. The company publishes a diverse range of shows and offers exclusive content through a user-friendly platform. CMSMART played a crucial role in improving ABC's catalog structure, facilitating a more intuitive online ordering process, and ensuring clarity in service offerings. Through our collaboration, ABC achieved an optimized layout for product discovery, streamlined the customer journey for placing orders, and enhanced overall user experience with a portfolio-ready structure.

The solution

ABC, known for its extensive broadcasting capabilities and on-demand video services, aimed to revolutionize its approach to online print ordering within the competitive landscape of web-to-print services. The primary challenge was to create a seamless production and ordering process that could enhance user experience while managing a diverse array of products and services.

Goals of the Initiative

The existing platform needed to improve discoverability of services, foster a quicker ordering experience, and provide clarity for users navigating complex offerings. ABC envisioned a system that reduced friction in the customer journey and increased engagement by creating a straightforward and efficient user interface.

CMSMART's Strategic Solution

CMSMART delivered a comprehensive solution that introduced an improved catalog structure featuring clear categorization of products and services. By enhancing the online ordering system, users can effortlessly browse through various items, from business cards to promotional materials, while also having simplified options for artwork uploads and configurations. This user-centric approach facilitated a more engaging shopping experience.

Key Capabilities and Implementation

Online Ordering: Streamlined process for placing orders of web-to-print materials.
Product Configuration: Users can easily select customization options based on their specific requirements.
Artwork Upload: Clear instructions for users to submit their designs directly on the platform.
Service Categories: Improved organization of offerings for better user navigation.
Customer Journey Flow: A refined process guiding customers from quotation requests to final orders and fulfillment.

Outcomes and Results

With the implementation of these improvements, ABC was able to offer a more fluid customer experience characterized by faster turnaround times and improved access to products and services. Users now find it easier to discover, order, and personalize their desired items, thanks to the clear layout and organized structure that CMSMART established.

Integration into ABC's Workflow

This transformation aligns seamlessly with ABC's existing operational flows, facilitating a better collaboration between customer inquiries, artwork proofs, production, and fulfillment. Overall, CMSMART's contributions have not only advanced ABC's web-to-print capabilities but also enriched its overall service delivery model.

What the workflow covers

Clearer catalog navigation

Makes products and services easier to find by organizing offerings into intuitive categories and collections, improving discovery and reducing user confusion.

Smoother ordering flow

Standardizes the customer journey from selection to submission so fewer orders stall due to missing details or unclear next steps.

Fewer manual handoffs

Automatically routes requests to the right internal owner, reducing back-and-forth and minimizing the risk of steps being skipped.

Better file and requirements intake

Collects artwork/files and key specifications in a consistent format, helping teams review faster and avoid production delays caused by incomplete submissions.

Built-in approvals readiness

Supports approval checkpoints before fulfillment, reducing rework and helping ensure what’s delivered matches what was requested.

Automated customer updates

Keeps customers informed through status notifications and follow-ups, improving trust and reducing inbound “what’s the status?” messages.

More consistent service clarity

Clearly separates products vs. services and explains options in a structured way, making complex offerings easier for non-expert buyers to understand.

Operational visibility

Creates a clearer picture of where each request is in the process, making it easier to manage workload, spot bottlenecks, and improve turnaround over time.

What clients say

Customer updates reduced follow-ups

Automated status messages set expectations and kept customers informed. It noticeably reduced repetitive check-in questions to our support channels.

James Matthews

Much easier to find the right options

The improved structure made it simple for users to browse and understand what to choose. We spend less time explaining where things are and more time fulfilling requests.

Grecia Loza Caballero

Better intake for files and details

Collecting requirements in a standardized way helped us avoid delays caused by missing info. Approvals became faster because everything was gathered upfront.

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Cleaner handoffs from request to fulfillment

We now have a consistent path from submission to review and internal processing. The workflow reduced missed steps and helped the team stay aligned.

salviof

Great foundation, needed minor tailoring

The template delivered a strong base for service discovery and ordering. We still needed a bit of customization to match our internal categories and approval steps.

jackhuwdy

Questions about this project

Not necessarily. The workflow can support request-based ordering, guided submissions, and approvals even when a traditional checkout is not used. If you want end-to-end automation with fewer manual steps, a paid plan helps connect more tools and add safeguards.

It’s ideal for organizations with a large catalog of offerings that need clearer discovery and a smoother online ordering experience—especially teams managing repeat requests, approvals, and handoffs. A paid plan helps when you need always-on reliability and monitoring.

It uses a cleaner catalog structure (categories/collections) and consistent labels so users can quickly find the right option and understand what they’re ordering. You’ll get the best results when your catalog data is kept tidy and updated.

Yes. The workflow can include file upload steps and route submissions to the right team for review. If you need larger storage, antivirus checks, or audit trails, a paid plan is recommended.

Yes, it can be designed to respect sign-in states and route users differently based on access rules. Your access method and policies remain yours; the workflow simply helps standardize the journey. Pro plans are recommended for more complex rules.

Common updates include confirmation of receipt, requests for missing info, approval needed, status changes, and completion notices. You can send via email and, if configured, SMS or chat tools—paid plans make multi-channel updates easier.

It can include an approval stage where internal reviewers or customers confirm details before moving forward. This reduces rework and misprints. Pro plans help with advanced notifications, reminders, and escalation steps.

A basic setup can be done quickly once your categories and ordering steps are defined. More complex catalogs, approval chains, and integrations take longer. A paid plan helps by enabling better testing, monitoring, and rollback options.

Bring your catalog structure (categories/collections), the steps of your ordering journey, who approves what, and the messages you want customers to receive. If you want hands-free reliability, choose a paid plan for monitoring and priority support.

No. It’s designed to improve the ordering/service discovery workflow and internal coordination, not replace your core website experience. It complements existing systems by making steps clearer and more consistent.

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Enhanced Online Ordering System for Web-to-Print Services

The solution

Goals of the Initiative

CMSMART's Strategic Solution

Key Capabilities and Implementation

Outcomes and Results

Integration into ABC's Workflow

What the workflow covers

What clients say

Questions about this project

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