| December 6th, 2024
Time tracking is more than just a tool for monitoring hours — it’s a window into our habits, productivity patterns, and the unseen dynamics of how we work. Surprisingly, it can uncover hidden truths about the time we lose to interruptions, the anxiety we carry about our efficiency, and the reality of multitasking and deep […]
| November 7th, 2024
In a recent post, we discussed how time blocking makes time tracking easier and shared some ideas on how you can get started with time blocking. In this post, we share some more advanced techniques and how to overcome challenges. Time blocking is a powerful way to structure your day, enabling deeper focus and better […]
| March 20th, 2024
Many small businesses that want to start tracking their time will find themselves considering spreadsheets. Spreadsheets provide an easy way to get started, making them an attractive option, especially if you are overwhelmed by the near infinite number of time tracking software platforms available online. Before you begin, here are a few of the benefits […]
| January 18th, 2024
Professional services agencies are one of the most common types of small businesses in the world. One of the most essential tools they can and should embrace is time tracking. However, many of these agencies don’t track their time, or do so inefficiently. We were once one of those agencies that tracked their time poorly. […]
| November 14th, 2023
Tracking time is one of the most worthwhile endeavors that a company can pursue to improve their productivity and profitability. But, it’s not an easy undertaking. Many companies have deployed time tracking software with the best of intentions, only to abandon their efforts later. There are a number of reasons why an organization fails at […]
| October 17th, 2023
It’s been close to two decades since we launched our time tracking software, Intervals. In that time, we’ve onboarded countless consultants and companies who had started out tracking their time with spreadsheets. Spreadsheets, such as Excel or Google Sheets, are a great way to get started tracking your time. However, they do have drawbacks. At […]
| September 22nd, 2023
Most people, when they hear the words “time tracking,” will roll their eyes and groan — maybe even utter a few four-letter words under their breath. Their reaction would be justified. Tracking their time can seem like it’s just one more task to add to an already long list of work responsibilities. And, it doesn’t […]
| September 7th, 2023
Before we built Intervals, our flagship time tracking software, we were a professional services agency that designed and developed web sites. In a span of five years we built and deployed over 300 projects. As a small team of designers and engineers, we had to be efficient if we were going to be successful. And […]
John is a co-founder, web designer and developer at Pelago.
His blog posts are inspired by everyday encounters with designers, developers, creatives and small businesses in general.
John is an avid reader and road cyclist.
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Jennifer is the Director of Quality and Efficiency at Pelago.
Her blog posts are based largely on her experience working with teams to improve harmony and productivity.
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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.
Michael drives a 1990 Volkswagen Carat with a rebuilt 2.4 liter engine from GoWesty.
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