Yearbook season is getting into gear and we’ve had a few phone calls and emails!  Here are some  highlights from the past week…..

I’m having technical difficulties.  Where do I get help?

Our top-notch Tech Support Department is available to serve you with any EZBook questions you may have!  Contact them toll free at 1-800-887-0414, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Eastern Time.  As we get deeper into season, they will extend their hours to serve you into the evenings and on weekends.

I need to get my portraits from my school photographer.  What do I need and how do I get the portraits into the software?

Be sure you are asking your school photographer for the “PSPA Yearbook CD” so you can use the student portraits in the yearbook.  There is also an “Administrative” CD, but that will not work to flow your portraits in the book.  The PSPA CD contains a database of names associated with each picture.  Again, be sure it’s the PSPA Yearbook CD and make sure that the disc contains the photos from make up day.

You’ve been talking a lot about Pictavo.  What is it?

Pictavo is our newest yearbook design software available FREE to all customers.  Pictavo is a completely online program, which means that you can access your book any time, any where you have high speed internet access.  With hundreds of backgrounds and clip art and design options, it may be perfect for schools that have been using EZBook for years and are looking for more creative options.

Administratively, Pictavo offers incredible management features including:

1. Community Image Upload – Have parents, teachers, etc., securely upload images for use in your yearbook, without allowing them to view your yearbook!  All of their photos are kept in a community file – but accessible to you through your Pictavo software.  This dramatically increases the number and types of photos for consideration in your yearbook without any extra effort on your part.

2. Online Yearbook and Ad Sales – This feature allows parents to purchase yearbooks online as well as purchase and design their ads online!  No more ad design responsibilities left on the part of the yearbook chair!

Let us know if you’d be interested in switching to Pictavo or trying a demo of the software.  Last year, 85% of our EZbook customers switched to Pictavo – and no one switched back. Don’t be intimidated by a new software – the learning curve is minimal and we have tutorials, tech support and one-on-one webinars available for your support.

What are your deadlines?

YearbookLife has only one final book submission deadline.  This date is different for each school and is based upon the production time for the date you told us you want your books delivered.  Please check your agreement.  If you want to work past that date, you can!  Just let us know so we can adjust our production schedule accordingly and remember that any delay in submission, will result in delay of delivery.

If you are designing a Custom Cover, then the cover is due by February 1st.

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As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have!  Everyone has the opportunity to learn something new by your feedback.