VisualBee – Create Amazing PowerPoint presentations in a Single Click

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1. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
   “A single click to a powerful presentation”, this sentence talks pretty much by itself. Your website helps people create powerpoint presentations.

   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
   No, it failed with the error message : “Download failed: connecting to host ! Aborting Installation.” I think it might be a connection issue here, but I don’t know.
   It worked on the second try and can now be used. The installation process was pretty standard and as such, easy to use.

   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
   The registration was easy to complete. straightforward and simple.
   One thing I did not like is that it requires you to enter the 4 digit code the same day. What if I want to finalise my registration tomorrow? For example, if I’m at work and my break just finished. I also don’t like the “downloading domain files”, It would be better to incorporate it with the installation file and block it until the registration is complete.
   I also did not like the fact that you let the user download the file and install it, and then ask for registration. It is kind of trapping your customer, and no one likes to be trapped.
   I have ADSL2, and the files are taking quite a while to download, you should consider the people with slower internet speed. Allow an option to download only the main parts? If it is in the “Quick Installer”, forget about this point. Just make sure to notify us about the difference between “Quick” and “Full”.

   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
   I really like the various styles to choose from. They are all nice and pretty.
   Wow, that’s pretty nice ! Your program basically provides a common theme for the sub slides in the presentation, well though ! Instead of the user putting and finding a picture for the slides, you provide them with it. Less trouble for us ! If that wasn’t clear enough, yes I like it.
   It would be better if you did not change all the slides… Leave the head slide alone, do not change it. We want the first and most important slide to be unique, not like the other slides. Your program changes ALL the slides, we just want the slides beside the first one to change. If that makes sense. Or maybe that’s the purpose of finding an image?

   Is it easy to use the software?
   It is relatively easy to use, only that it takes time to update, but you can’t do much I guess.

   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
   On the download page you got the option to download the “Quick Installer”, “Zip”, “Full Installer” and another “Download now” button? I fail to see the purpose of the “Download now” button, which one does it download? the full one or the quick installer one?
   From the perspective of your website, I like the “How to Install VisualBee” on the side and your overall website is pretty well done. Good Job !
   I like the fact that you have the “free” and “premium” tabs, it really helps out with filtering.

2. does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
   Yes, when i first visit, what attracted me is the slideshows. I take a look at the slideshow, i can figure out that ur site is about providing a software for designing a power point presentation. With the slideshows, it make me feel that you are professional on it. To make it more understandable i suggest that in the first slide of the slideshows u can add more descriptions, people will notice it and it’s more easy for visitor to understand your site.
   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
   I clicked the free download, the installation is normal, yes it’s smooth but it take quite awhile to download and install(mayb my connection slow). Overall it does not have any problem. It’s easy.
   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
   The registration process is absolutely simple, i just have to enter my name and email then enter the code. But it take quite long to downloading the domain files again it may because my connection slow. But it’s ok. i have no problem on it. It’s easy and simple.
   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
   The styles and graphic for me is nice. At least it’s look more interesting. The problem is that at first, i dont really know how to use it and i hope to have some explanation on the icons. I suggest that u provide some instruction at start of the software. Like a tool tips. For people to easily know how it works. It take me some time to figure out by trying to know how to use it.
   Is it easy to use the software?
   It is easy to use if i know how it works. Ur icons is not much so it’s not tough to figure out hw it works. But i still prefer u have an instruction by telling people how it works at the start of the power point.
   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
   Your software is definitely a good stuff that can help lots of people. Because there is many people using power point, they have to use it for presenting. It is nice to have a software that can make their presentation scripts looks interesting and not boring. Ur site is simple which is easy for people to know what ur site is about. You have a demo, offering free download, it all very attractive to the visitors.

3. Feedback sought:
    

   Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does? The website had a great and eye catching design I enjoyed the slide show. It was clear to determine what product or services the company provides.
   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly? The installation ran smoothly took less than 2 minutes to download and install. I also like the easy access to help if you needed help installing the product.
   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying? The registration was fast and simple not asking too much personal information. I also received the validation code immediately.
   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result? Enhancing the presentation was easy the graphics of the templates where of nice quality . It was very easy to change and modify your selection. Only thing I notice is that there was a limited selection of both free and premium templates.
   Is it easy to use the software? Yes the software was easy to use and also easy to modify if needed.
   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have

4. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?

   Yes, visual bee indicates it is for a powerful presentation. 

   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?

   Yes.  Installation went smoothly.

   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?

   Registration was not annoying.  Was typical “go to your email for activation code” type of registration.

   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?

   I “enhanced” a powerpoint presentation on a biography I had to do for my company.  I did not like all of the enhancements.  While I do like the backgrounds to choose from, it moved text onto my pictures and other things that did not make it look better overall, just looked different.  So no, I would not have used my presentation after your enhancement.  It seems that after your enhancement I would have to go back and fix things to make the presentation look presentable.

   Is it easy to use the software?

   Yes.  It is very easy and simple to enhance presentations.
    

   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.

   Actionable suggestions (for website, not software):
   1. The sliding display of pics on your homepage seems abrupt or rough on my eyes, could you slow the transition down? It seems too aggressive.
   2. Is “VBlogee” your Visual Bee Blog?
   3. While visual bee is simple to use, it seems like it is basically a database of nice backgrounds to upgrade your ppt to.  I understand your add-on may do other tweaks to font and so forth, but would you agree that your main boost is your collection of backgrounds?  So would this make your main competitors websites with nice ppt backgrounds?
   4. Overall, I like the content and presentation of your website.  It looks professional and does a good job adding value to your brand.
   5. I would not consider upgrading to premium account because I could get nice backgrounds at other sites.  Perhaps you should rethink your strategy.  Maybe offer all of your backgrounds for a limited 15 day trial and after that, a one-time fee is charges to use your add-on indefinitely.
   6. I don’t understand why there is no Pricing tab at all.  If I don’t dl the software, then I wouldn’t know the price for the premium subscription.  I think you should at least have a tab.  I see that you get to that page by clicking the premium link on the homepage, but I think it would make it more accessible if you had a tab at the top with the others.

5. 1. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
   “A single click to a powerful presentation”, it is pretty straight forward with what its purpose it. It helps you create strong PowerPoint presentations.
   2. Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
   Yes the download ran quite smoothly and fast as well.
   3. Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
   The registration was really simple and straightforward to complete. It wasn’t really too long or very annoying. It’s really quite easy and simple.
   4. Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
   I really did like all the styles that you could choose from. It was real easy to change out different things like the pictures and graphics on the slides, as well as the layouts. I am very happy with the graphic enhancement result.
   5. Is it easy to use the software?
   Yes, it is very easy to use the software.
   6. Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
   I have no further comments or feedback.

6. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
   “A single click to a powerful presentation”, this sentence talks pretty much by itself. Your website helps people create powerpoint presentations.
   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
   No, it failed with the error message : “Download failed: connecting to host ! Aborting Installation.” I think it might be a connection issue here, but I don’t know.
   It worked on the second try and can now be used. The installation process was pretty standard and as such, easy to use.
   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
   The registration was easy to complete. straightforward and simple.
   One thing I did not like is that it requires you to enter the 4 digit code the same day. What if I want to finalise my registration tomorrow? For example, if I’m at work and my break just finished. I also don’t like the “downloading domain files”, It would be better to incorporate it with the installation file and block it until the registration is complete.
   I also did not like the fact that you let the user download the file and install it, and then ask for registration. It is kind of trapping your customer, and no one likes to be trapped.
   I have ADSL2, and the files are taking quite a while to download, you should consider the people with slower internet speed. Allow an option to download only the main parts? If it is in the “Quick Installer”, forget about this point. Just make sure to notify us about the difference between “Quick” and “Full”.
   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
   I really like the various styles to choose from. They are all nice and pretty.
   Wow, that’s pretty nice ! Your program basically provides a common theme for the sub slides in the presentation, well though ! Instead of the user putting and finding a picture for the slides, you provide them with it. Less trouble for us ! If that wasn’t clear enough, yes I like it.
   It would be better if you did not change all the slides… Leave the head slide alone, do not change it. We want the first and most important slide to be unique, not like the other slides. Your program changes ALL the slides, we just want the slides beside the first one to change. If that makes sense. Or maybe that’s the purpose of finding an image?
   Is it easy to use the software?
   It is relatively easy to use, only that it takes time to update, but you can’t do much I guess.
   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
   On the download page you got the option to download the “Quick Installer”, “Zip”, “Full Installer” and another “Download now” button? I fail to see the purpose of the “Download now” button, which one does it download? the full one or the quick installer one?
   From the perspective of your website, I like the “How to Install VisualBee” on the side and your overall website is pretty well done. Good Job !
   I like the fact that you have the “free” and “premium” tabs, it really helps out with filtering.

7. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?

   Your site does clearly explain what VisualBee is and what the program does. I was able to find this information fairly quickly and easily.

   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?

   I was able to download and install the software with no problems or issues. I am running XP and using Office 2007.

   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?

   I was able to register without any issues. I inputted my information and the email came pretty quickly. The registration took less than 2 minutes. So I think that it time was not too long and it was not to annoying.

   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?

   There were several choices for styles and I was able to find one that would work with the presentation that I choose. I did like that the styles did tell if they were free or premium. That lets me know that if I want to use that style I would have to pay for it and I can choose to do so or just choose a different one.
   They did make the presentation look a little more professional. I did not like the photos that were included and tried to change them. But overall the presentation looks good. I can always manual change the photos to the ones that I want.

   Is it easy to use the software?

   The software was very easy to use and I was quite happy with it. I did not need any instructions on how to use the software or how to enhance the presentation.

   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.

   The software does take a little time to enhance the presentation that I choose and it only had a few slides in it (6 slides). So I am kind of weary of using on a large presentation because of the time. I wish there was a way to use the images that I have on my computer in the software.
   I do like that it does make it easy to enhance a presentation and if you are in a hurry and do not want to do it yourself this is a great piece of software. I also like that there is version that is free for someone that just wants to try it or even who only want to a do one or two presentations with it.
    

8. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
   The website homepage explains clearly that VisualBee is an add-on to Microsoft PowerPoint.
   Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
   The installation appeared to run smoothly the first time, but I realized that VisualBee did not load automatically into an existing PowerPoint.  I then tried to create a new .ppt and still did not get the VisualBee tab.  I had to sign on as the administrator to my laptop in order for the install to successfully “add-on” to my PowerPoint application.  I assume it will work the first time for most who are administrators, so overall, I would say that under “normal circumstances”, the install will run smoothly.
   Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
   After successfully installing the VisualBee software, I was able to follow the registration instructions and complete successfully as well. 
   Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
   I think that it would be easier to work from scratch on enhancing the slides overall because when I selected an enhancement look, it took me a while to find all the information from the original .ppt slides.

   There is a nice variety of styles and graphics to choose from. It was easy to change the look of the slides and revert back to previous looks.
   Is it easy to use the software?
   Yes, it was very easy to work with the software.  It does dress up rather boring slides!
   Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
   I could not get sound to work on the demo…perhaps it is not a demo with sound.

9. Dear Inoe,
   First of all, thank you for telling us about your installation issues. We were actually wondering why some of the users did not have VisualBee appear in their PowerPoint Ribbon, and your description of how you solved this problem helps us a lot.
   I could not understand your remark:
   “I think that it would be easier to work from scratch on enhancing the slides overall because when I selected an enhancement look, it took me a while to find all the information from the original .ppt slides.”
   What did you mean by “it took me a while to find all the information from the original .ppt slides” ? Could you please elaborate?
   Regarding the Demo – yes, at this moment it is a transition version which lacks sound.

   Thank you,
   Arie Livshin, CTO VisualBee

10. Dear cbyers,
    Thank you for your review. Regarding your remarks:
    – Regarding the time it takes to Enhance: we are constantly working on improving the Enhancement speed.
    – Regarding using your own images: in the following version (comes out in a few days), we offer the option of “insert image from disk”. Premium users can also manage their own image library.
    – You write that the Free version is for someone who wants to try the software or just use it once or twice. It is more than that – most of the important VisualBee functions are included in the free version and people could use the free version without upgrading as long as they want.
     
    Best regards,
    Arie Livshin, CTO VisualBee

11. Dear Kchandra.
    Thank you for your review.
    Regarding the download problem – it is a very interesting point whether many users have downloading problems. We shall look into this.
    Regarding entering the 4-digit code – You don’t really have to do so immediately after installation, you can close PowerPoint and register later.
    I understand why you don’t like registering after install, however, currently we need to do it this way as the registration registers the installed software on the user’s computer, on our server. Before it is installed, we cannot really register it.
    Interesting point about the “extra” download button – We wanted to provide users who are don’t want to delve into the difference between “zip”,”quick” and “full” installations, with a simple “Just Do It” button. The different Downloadable versions only change the installation process, but the final installed result is the same, so it doesn’t really matter for the final result which version you download.
     
    Thank you,
    Arie Livshin, CTO VisualBee

12. Dear zeke,
    Thank you for your remarks.
    The main purpose of VisualBee is not just to offer Backgrounds for presentations, but to perform full graphic design, quickly and effortlessly. VisualBee is constantly upgrading and improving, and it might still have a few glitches from time to time, as you describe (text over picture).
    I do not know VBLogee. Where did you find this?
     
    Cheers,
    Arie Livshin, CTO VisualBee

13. Hello Arie,

    What I did was took an existing PowerPoint from work and applied a style to it.  I was attempting to compare slide for slide, which must have taken the information we originally had and tried to logically place it on “the enhanced slides”.  It was hard for me to make sure that the information on my original .ppt still “made sense”.

    Does that make sense?

    Thanks for your response.  Hope all goes well with the final build.

14. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does? Your website provides an excellent insight of what your company is offering me and other users, as well as, how your product can aid us in the delivery of a successful presentation.
    Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly? The installation process was extremely fast and simple.  It ran smoothly and was ready to be used within a minute.
    Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying? The registration process was surprisingly fast and easy.  Many people with even the slightest interest in a product may completely bypass the product if the registration process is too time consuming.
    Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result? The styles were very limited.  I feel like there should be more background choices in each category, especially in the business category.  PowerPoint presentations are very popular among businesses because it is a good way to emphasize the main key points and give the audience something, other than the speaker, to look at.  This is why the business style category should be expanded.  The graphics were nice, but I kept seeing the same ones over and over again; more variation is needed.
    Is it easy to use the software? This innovative software was easy to use once I navigated around it a bit.
    Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have. I was a little disappointed to see that there was not a food style category.  Many competitors have this category as an option.  I also noticed that in some categories, such as sports, the only sport background is soccer.  This category should include at least three other sports; football, basketball, or baseball.  I had the same problem with the nature and travel categories.  There should be more animals and other things associated with nature and travel.  As far as the backgrounds go, we should have an option to change the colors.  There may be a background that I like, but cannot use because the color is too dark.  I think it would be easier if we could also click on the populated images to replace one at a time as well.  There may be four images on a page, but one may need to be changed, not all.  I hope this helps!

15. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?

    Absolutely. The site was very self explanatory. It took no searching. You open up the site and within seconds you see what it is all about. The site is for people that need to prepare presentations, and it helps to assist in setting up said presentations.
    Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?

    At first my systems security caught it and I had to reload and allow it from the yellow strip at the top of my screen. After that was cleared up, the download run very smoothly. It was also done very fast.
    Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?

    The registration was fast and simple. This is a very important aspect, and your company has went in the right direction. If registration is time consuming, many busy individuals will assume it is not worth their time.
    Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?

    The ease to use your product is very nice. That being said, the array of layouts to choose from is very short. I am sure that as time passes you will build up your base. I think that the choices are important though, so maybe you want to look into getting more choices.
    Is it easy to use the software?

    The software itself is amazing. I was so suprised at how simple it was to use. I am not a super experienced powerpoint user and I was able to figure out how to use the software with just a little bit of looking around. I do however use powerpoint in my current job, because I am a virtual trainer with my company. This software is something that could be very helpful to me.
    Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.

    Variety is what is important, and in many of your categories this is not the case. I think the software is wonderful. I just think that maybe building up your variety base in every category is of the upmost importance. It should be your very next step. You want to be able to compete with all the competitors out there.

16. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
    That’s what I loved.  Simple, clear, and easy to download.  I never seen a faster demo that made me upload use this right away.  I am currently enrolled in training for a customer service position and we are using powerpoint presentations as part of my training.  I will Be the Queen Bee in no time with Visual BEE.                                                      
    Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
    It goes right into the tool bar.  I love templates as I used them from website designing in the past. The process was smooth and the Bee Icon made it fun.  With just few simple clikcs I was able to take my talk points into more clear and profesional looking presentation.
    Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was is too long or annoying?
    No.  What actually took the longest was what I wanted to input into my powerpoint presentation.  Once the content was there it was a snap.
    Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance.(note: VisualBee will work better on non designed (clean / white) presentations). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentations. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
    The Bee and toolbar templates were great.  I used a financial model for those enrolling in Customer Service Billing to show talk times, call waiting times, and customer satisfaction levels.  This way my fellow classmates could see the visuals from the pictures of graphs and the presentation went by like a breeze.  Other presentations had white backgrounds and took longer it seemed.  While mine was fun and went by fast as a BEE.
    Is it easy to use the software?
    Yes, extremely easy.
    Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
    I would like to share the fact that were a limited number of templates or pictures.  to enhance buyers or users you can use Natural settings for Guides, Customer Service settings with phone icons, or even Animals settings for pet stores or animal lovers.  this would attract more buyers.  And again, this site ease of use great, but it took me while to fill in the content.  Giving people good ideas can create massive loads of traffic for educations, training, and work projects.  Put in more usable templates or pictures for these types of projects.

17. Does our website explain clearly what VisualBee is and what it does?
    Yes, very much. It was very simple and informative
    
    Download and install VisualBee software. Did the installation process run smoothly?
    Yes it went very fast and smooth. Downloaded right to the toolbar and ready to use in just a few seconds.
     
    Finalize your registration. How was the registration process? Was it too long or annoying?
    No it was not too long. It only took a couple of minutes. It was short and sweet so to say, which is great.
    
    Open PowerPoint with a presentation you would like to enhance. (note: VisualBee will work better on non designed(clean/white) presentation). Look for VisualBee ribbon within PowerPoint and click the “Enhance Presentation” button. Choose a Style and enhance your presentation. Try to change images and layouts. Did you like the styles to choose from? Are you happy with the graphic enhancement result?
    The templates were excellent. No many layouts tho, definatley need more layouts. I like the fact that it lets you know which ones are free and which ones you have to pay for.

    Is it easy to use the software?
    First let me just say I am not experienced in PowerPoint at all. That being said it was very simple for even me to use. I was so surprised at how easy it was.

    Please share any additional feedback/comments you may have.
    If I used PowerPoint for my work, I would definately use this site.
    

18. $5 awarded to zeke2100.

19. $5 awarded to H_game.

20. $5 awarded to kchandra.

21. $5 awarded to lnoe.

22. $5 awarded to cbyers.

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