| October 9th, 2008
Freelancers can be a great addition to any small team that requires extra help or unique expertise to complete a project. At Pelago, we’ve hired freelance designers, developers, and writers on several occasions. Our experience working with freelancers has taught us that technical skills are not the only factor to consider when entering into a […]
| September 30th, 2008
It seems like every aspect of a running small business has been built into an online tool. A small business owner, or freelancer, can perform just about any business function — tracking time, billing clients, managing projects, etc. — with hosted tools. In the realm of web-based project management tools there are probably more than […]
| September 26th, 2008
In the beginning there was just a few of us at Pelago, and a bunch of subcontractors. We were very much aware of the project management challenges related to running a distributed team. Specifically, how do we get our subcontractors to properly track their time, so we can turn around and accurately bill our clients? […]
| September 23rd, 2008
Regardless of how well you plan a project, or how well you think you know your client, you will most likely run into project delays. Learn to effectively communicate with your clients & notify them of project delays. Often times, the delay is caused by the client. They might take longer than expected approving a design […]
| September 19th, 2008
We just want to take another moment of our time to thank all of you for using Intervals for your project management needs. Your dedication and feedback have been invaluable to our continued development. We hope you will continue the journey alongside us as we work toward making Intervals the best web-based time tracking and […]
| September 18th, 2008
For those wondering how Intervals, our web-based time tracking and task management tool, is performing in Google Chrome, the answer is “Beautifully.” But that is no suprise given that Intervals has been thoroughly tested using the Safari web browser. Here are some screenshots: Task Management The Intervals task listing is useful for creating tasks, tracking […]
| September 5th, 2008
Whether you flat-bid or bill hourly, the ability to accurately estimate web design projects is crucial for delivering within budget and avoiding client disappointments. While completing over 300 projects for more than 100 clients at Pelago, we’ve spent the last nine years honing our estimating skills into an art form. Follow these four steps to […]
| September 2nd, 2008
When starting up a new freelancing gig or small business, billing hourly for your services is a good way to keep your workload and cash flow consistent. To get started, you’ll need a few steady clients and a good time tracking system. Once you’ve set out running, the next thing to figure out is what […]
John is a co-founder, web designer and developer at Pelago.
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Michael is a co-founder and product architect at Pelago.
His contributions stem from experiences managing the development process behind web sites and web-based applications such as Intervals.
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