Slack

As a messenger app, the basic functions enabling communications are on a perfect edge with a simple, precise interface very easy to navigate. The search option comes in as a plus as you are able to trace your target messaage on a long thread with simple typing of words on the search bar. With slack, we are able to share files with quite a lot of ease and now with the IRC style, we can separate the conversation threads in the presence of multiple members in a team to set up off-topic discussions.

When sharing your screen with another team or individual, you have to go back to the initial chat to send a message, I would prefer this being done from the same UI of the screen-share. Also the limitation to the number of users attending a video conference does not confer with large organisations such as ours.

The ability to organize conversations into specific channels based on teams, projects, or topics helps keep discussions focused and easily accessible. The platform facilitates real-time messaging, ensuring that team members can engage in quick, dynamic discussions and receive instant feedback.

For new users, navigating through various features and understanding the platform's full potential might require a learning curve.
The constant stream of notifications, especially in active channels, can sometimes become overwhelming.

I like the ability to stay in touch with our users via whatever device I'm currently using. For example, I can respond from my home computer, tablet, work computer or via my phone.

I especially like the ability to be notified of a new message via my phone where I can read the message on the phone but can step over to my laptop to reply.

I also appreciate the ability to add an email thread to a Slack Channel by simply adding a slack email address (each channel has a unique email address) to the CC field when I reply.

The biggest con for me is the extremely limited amount of formatting available to Slack messages. I can make a font bold and add links to files/images but I really miss the rich text features many similar apps provide.

It's also frustrating to need to keep typing adding the user name(s) when I'm responding to a message. I'm assuming that this is by design but it would really be nice to be able to "Reply All" to a conversation thread.

The desktop Slack application (running on Windows 10 Pro) has a "clunky" feel to it. It's written with a framework that allows the Slack developers to write HTML and JavaScript code that is essentially compiled into a Windows application and it definitely shows. Something as simple as selecting text is counter-intuitive (until you realize that it's essentially a web page mascaraing as a Windows application.

The company allows you to establish "channels." Slack channels containing all of the colleagues working on a certain client project, for instance, can be created for each client. It facilitates real-time sharing and collaboration with ease. This works well when you have a deadline and need an answer right away.

Minimum file storage is available. It can be inconvenient to send files via Slack rather than email because Slack gradually removes files and you only receive as much storage as your business chooses to pay for.