Shaine Mata

I recently got a tip that Smartsheet Beta has some new features and has a real bargain for people who are using the new version of their service.

The new features include the ability to view cell history, live web links, and multi-column sort. The first 2 features have real practical applications for me. The ability to view a cell history means that it is possible to audit your smartsheet changes. This is important in preserving accountability. Knowing who changed what and when can help ensure that your team can avoid mistakes and ensure that things don’t slip through the cracks. The other feature, live web links, is also a great improvement. Previously in the Beta version, your links would simply be text entries in each field. Now, whenever you enter a URL, it changes to a hyperlink. I rarely have applications where I have to sort data, let alone multi-column sorting. I am sure, however, that somewhere out there somebody does need this feature. Well, now Smartsheet has it. Knock yourself out!

Finally, you should know that you can save a great deal of money by subscribing to the annual Smartsheet Beta in the next 12 days. They have lowered the annual cost of their Premium subscription for Beta testers to only $99.00! Normally, their Premium subscription is available for $59.95/month. That is an incredible savings if you are a Smartsheet fan. Take advantage of this deal while it lasts.