Editors highlight copy and layout updates 
Highlight on the page
Editors mark the exact line on the rendered article — no “see paragraph 3” notes.
Content Review & Feedback Tool for Publishers
Stop describing edits in a doc that doesn’t match the page. Editors and clients mark the exact line on the live article, with the URL and layout captured for the writer.
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Copy edit
Pinned to the exact line
Sign-off
Resolved, on the record
Trusted by 1,000+ teams worldwide
A content approval workflow
without the doc ping-pong
End copy guesswork
Article review on the real page
Editors open the rendered page and highlight the exact line in place. Each note lands with a screenshot and precise URL, so writers know the version, variant, and spot.
- Highlight the exact line on the live or staging page
- Exact URL and layout captured with every note
- No more “which version of the headline?” round-trips
Visual editorial annotations
Highlight the copy, don’t describe it
Reviewers draw, highlight, and pin notes on the rendered article: a typo, an awkward subhead, or a pull quote that breaks the layout. Editors and clients comment without touching the CMS.
- Highlight, draw, and pin notes on the rendered article
- Catch layout breakage copy reveals — long headlines, widows
- Reviewers never need CMS access or a login
Right version, every time
Every note knows the exact URL it’s about
Editorial work lives in variants: draft, staging, A/B test, syndicated copy. Every comment carries the URL, page state, and timestamped history, so each round stays clear.
- Exact URL and state attached to every comment
- Timestamped report history for each review round
- Re-review the updated page at its URL — no renamed docs
Internal, then sign-off
Mark it up internally before the client sees a word
Feedback and team comments are internal by default. When the copy is ready, reply or change the status and the stakeholder gets an email. The dated history becomes your sign-off record.
- Feedback and team comments are internal by default
- Replying sends a public answer and emails the reviewer
- Status changes auto-notify the client — the loop closes itself
Fits your stack
An editorial review tool that fits your stack
Run a project per publication or client, then send review items to the tracker your team already uses. Ybug keeps content collaboration clean without becoming another CMS. See all integrations.
- A project per publication or client — separate widgets and dashboards
- Auto-forward or one-click sync to Jira, Trello, ClickUp, GitHub, Slack, and more
- Webhooks and REST API for custom editorial workflows
Works with the tools you already use
Ybug connects seamlessly with your favorite tools, so feedback lands exactly where your team needs it.
How the content review tool works
From draft page to signed-off copy — four steps, one tracked place.
1.
Publish the draft to a staging or live page
Add the snippet to your staging site or draft page. The browser extension covers preview links without a snippet.
2.
Editors highlight copy and layout updates
Editors and clients point at the exact line on the rendered page — captured on a pixel-perfect screenshot with the URL.
3.
Writers and developers update the CMS
Each note carries the exact URL and visual context, so the fix in the CMS or codebase is unambiguous.
4.
Final sign-off and push to production
Mark it resolved and the reviewer is emailed automatically. The timestamped report history is your sign-off record.
Here’s what our users say
Excellence Website Widget
Ybug is intuitive and easy to use for someone who by nature is not technical. It is quite flexible - where some tools are limited to bug reporting, we use Ybug not only to report bugs, but to also solicit feedback on specific pages and products. Ybug also provides an invaluable screenshot that enables a customer to show us the exact issue. On top of this, service is excellent.
Neil R.
Founder & President at TrophyCentral
Great service for less money
The ability to make the screenshots right after the review writing. Very easy to use. There are a lot of integration options incl. webhooks and it's great!
Vitaliy V.
Business Process Automation Specialist / RPA Designer
Simple, effective tool perfectly integrated into our workflow
Ybug makes collecting feedback and bugs extremely smooth, even for non-technical users. Annotated screenshots, automatic environment information (browser, console, URL, screen size), and integrations with our project management tools save considerable time during testing and support phases. Installation is quick, the interface is clear, and the team behind the product is responsive and attentive.
Gianito R.
Consultant et développeur web
Content feedback software for editorial teams
Internal editing
Desk comments are internal by default — clients only see what you send.
Right version
Exact URL and state on every note, with a timestamped review history.
Staging & preview
Review drafts on staging or password-protected preview links before they’re public.
Sync to your tools
Send copy fixes to Jira, Trello, ClickUp, GitHub, or another connected tool automatically or in one click.
Faster approvals
A clear history and status trail that gets articles signed off and shipped.
Frequently asked questions about content review
Can we use this for staging blogs before they go live?
Yes. Add the 2-line snippet to your staging site or draft page and review the article exactly as it’ll render. Each note includes the exact URL, so there’s no confusion about the draft.
Does it work on password-protected preview links?
Yes. The widget runs on staging and password-protected pages. For locked-down previews, native screenshots capture the page without an external renderer, and the browser extension covers preview URLs without the snippet.
Can freelance copywriters use this to get client sign-offs?
Yes. Clients click the page and comment — no account, login, or portal. Team comments stay internal by default, and replies or status changes email the client automatically. The timestamped history is your dated sign-off record.
Do reviewers need access to our CMS?
No. Reviewers comment on the rendered page in the browser. They never touch the CMS, draft, or source, while writers get notes with the exact URL and visual context.
Will the feedback widget slow down our site or app?
Not at all. We’ve built Ybug to be lightweight and load asynchronously, so it won’t interfere with your page load speeds or user experience. You get the feedback you need without the lag.
Does it integrate with our existing tools?
Yes. Ybug integrates with Jira, Slack, GitHub, ClickUp, Trello, and many more. Feedback and bugs can go straight into the tools you already use.
Can our users submit feedback without logging in?
Yes. Users can submit visual feedback and bug reports directly from your app in a few clicks – no signup or login required. Less friction means more useful feedback.
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