What can you use the application for?
ClaimID is an advanced OpenID (shared identity) application that can be used to log into numerous OpenID enabled websites. With the evolution of Internet as a prominent mean of conducting business and the realization of consequent amount of benefits than can be derived from it; more and more companies are adopting the same for efficiently linking with their stakeholders. This has often resulted in a cluster of websites that an organization needs to manage. ClaimID is basically designed to enable web-users to log into different sites with the use of a single login (ID) and password. A user doesn't have to remember multiple IDs and passwords for multiple sites which undoubtedly is a complicated exercise. With ClaimID, a user can easily manage, personalize and share important information to give a better look to his/her online identity. It helps in tracking the added pages that sometimes go offline, and keeps users informed about the current status so that they never lose important material. It doesn't include ads as it might be sometimes frustrating and impossible for the user to differentiate between an ad and a standard link. ClaimID facilitates a user to create a profile of all the websites which can be accessed buy the same identity. Another unique feature of ClaimID is that users can easily provide a single digital address to all other people for their website, blogs or new articles. In case a user has multiple OpenIDs, ClaimID provides a solution for that by allowing users to consolidate other IDs to the account.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
ClaimID was launched in the year 2006 and it was a combined effort of Terrell Russell and Fred Stutzman, the two students of Ph.D. of UNC Chapel Hill's School of Information and Library Sciences. It is a privately held company. It was basically started with view to provide people with the best tools so that they can easily and efficiently manage their online identities and can have a great online experience.
What are the differences to other applications?
The success or failure of a business clearly depends upon the uniqueness and service provided by it to the customers. ClaimID has those capabilities. With features like page-tracker, ID-selector and micro-id it can claim a competitive edge over its competitors.
How does the application look and feel to use?
ClaimID appears to be simple and concise. The homepage consists of the name of the site in big and attractive font alongwith a shadow of a person and a punch line explaining that why a user should use the site. The color scheme of the site is catchy and energetic. In the right hand corner there appears a space for login and passwords for the existing users. Below that there are several options such as creating new account, password recovery, etc. There seems to be no problem in navigating from one page to another.
How does the registration process work?
For using ClaimID it is necessary to have an account with the site. The registration process is simple and clear for the comfort of the user and starts with asking the Login ID, E-mail for verification, Name and Password. A user gets a confirmation email after registering all the required details. By verifying that confirmation email the user can access the account with ClaimID. No credit cards details are required for the registration.
What does it cost to use the application?
ClaimID provides its services to the users absolutely free of cost but can charge for the more personalized and cool developments and features in the future. No advertisement is done on ClaimID website.
Who would you recommend the application to?
ClaimID is a good and handsome prospect for any person who encounters difficulties in managing and maintaining several accounts and works as a boon for them. This site aims at providing a common login ID and password to the users who are fed up memorizing different login IDs and passwords for different websites.
