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By: Jake Savin (jake at userland.com)

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Weblogs are poised to change the way enterprises use the internet to communicate, and Manila is leading the way. More effective than email and IM for multi-user information exchange, weblog sites can be built to suit a limitless array of applications.
The primary advantage of weblogs over traditional content management systems is clear: usability. From English professors to architects, thousands of non-technical users are using Manila to share ideas, manage projects, and build deeper relationships with colleagues‹all without the intervention of IT staffers.
Our customers have made Manila an essential part of their business processes, including:
<b>Manufacturing</b> -- Manila connects manufacturing facilities with design and sales departments, giving key stakeholders insight into how fluctuations in manufacturing capacity and demand impact them. It can also be used to connect decision-makers at different facilities. For instance, plant managers at a major auto manufacturer use a Manila site to post issues, troubleshoot problems, and hold discussions.
<b>e-Business Portal</b> -- Manila links internal teams with external partners, keeping them informed about product developments, new products, and opportunities. For instance, a major electronics manufacturer uses Manila to keep its sales partners and distributors up to date about its offerings and sales strategies.
<b>Software Development</b> -- Engineering teams use Manila to track tasks and resolve problems, eliminating countless emails while keeping everyone on the same page. RSS feeds help large project teams stay informed because members can subscribe to the project updates that affect them the most.
<b>Collaboration and Communication</b> -- With Manila, sharing information, exchanging ideas, and troubleshooting challenges is easy for everyone at every level of the organization. For instance, your top customer service agents can share insights on an internal customer service weblog, helping to boost overall service to customers. Or you can use Manila to bridge communication gaps between business units by creating an enterprise-wide weblog.
<b>Product Catalogues</b> -- When you use Manila to maintain your product catalogue, product managers and other stakeholders have the power to edit the pages they control and publish updates. Simply make a page for each product or product group and assign control to the appropriate people in your organization.
<b>Intranet Portal</b> -- One of the most popular uses for Manila, numerous organizations use Manila to create and link internal websites. And, no matter how global your organization, you can keep everyone up-to-date on important news by creating a daily news page that aggregates information from key weblogs in your portal.
<b>Project Management</b> -- Improve organization and accountability by using Manila to manage projects. When you initiate a new project, start a new Manila site and establish a hierarchy of users. The site becomes the hub for all information exchange related to the project, such as schedules, documentation, brainstorming, and posting deliverables. If any one is holding up the project by failing to meet deadlines, you¹ll know and be able to take corrective action immediately.
<b>Academic Communities</b> -- Manila is a powerful educational tool at any level. Create a website for every class. Students will be able to help each other and the professor can monitor the site to keep communications on track. With Manila, your institution can build community without draining time or valuable resources away from campus technology administrators.