Projecturf 2.0 Review

When preparing for the Projecturf 2.0 review, I had the opportunity to speak with developer Chuck Pearson about his project. Projecturf 2.0 is the baby of Pearson, who needed a project management solution for his design agency. It was originally developed for the agency, but after many clients had complimented Pearson on his software, version one was released. The idea behind Projecturf 2.0 is the abiltiy to do things quickly and easy. Pearson did not enjoy MS Project because the program had more than what his design firm needed in terms of project management, and he found that the interface was fairly clunky. He said "Let's design something intuitive, easy to use, and that looks good - because it's a reflection of your business." (Something that is especially important for a design firm.)

Projecturf 2.0 is on-demand, which means its a project management software application delivered to clients over the internet through a subscription service. The program has calendar, tasks, timecard, documents, discussions, development, whiteboards and reports capabilities. The software aims to create a streamlined workflow, making it so that every member of the project team and every stakeholder is empowered and working efficiently. Find out whether the program is for you in this Projecturf 2.0 review.

Because Projecturf 2.0 is delivered as an on-demand project management software solution, installation and setup are really easy. Also, because the program is provided through the internet, project managers will find that it doesn't slow down their computers due to large memory requirements. To set up Projecturf 2.0, go to the website and subscribe or sign up for a trial version. Once you have signed up for the program, you will have access to all of Projecturf 2.0's features.

Getting up and started using Projecturf 2.0 is easy. The user interface is graphical in nature and easy to navigate. The program, upon opening, features a ribbon with the following global tabs:

• Projects
• Dashboard
• Calendar
• Tasks
• Timecard
• Development
• Reports
• Address Book

By clicking on any of these master-tabs, you can view all information for all projects at a glance. If you want to go into a single project, click on your "Projects" button, then open the project. In this view, you will be able to view the project brief, and any notes that your team has made on the project. You can subscribe to an RSS feed for the project, which makes it easy for project team members to monitor progress. Tracking time is also easy with a time tracker feature and the ability to customize your time entries. Finally, with its graphical interface, Projecturf 2.0 looks great. In all, Projecturf 2.0 is very user-friendly, and its user interface is very attractive.

Projecturf 2.0 is packed with a variety of features, though those expecting Gantt charts and resource leveling features might want to cruise over to a different sort of project management program. However, for most small businesses, freelancers, and mid-sized businesses, the following list of features will be more than sufficient.

• As mentioned above, you will have the ability to view all activity by individual project, or globally.
• For each project, you will have the ability to select just the features you will need for that project.
• You have the ability to track multiple calendars for multiple projects.
• When assigning a resource for a project task, you can view what other projects or tasks he or she is working on in the task/calendar item creation screen.
• The timecard tracks your time and allows you to add entries specific to the project being worked on.
• You can upload documents to be shared by all members of the project with no size restrictions.
• You can add as many users as necessary to the project.
• You can upload designs to the project - an excellent feature for designers and engineers.
• You can export project data once every 72 hours.
• Because the program is on-demand, there are many great security benefits.
• Send email notifications when tasks and calendar items are added.
• Add screenshots of progress on software development projects and bookmarks of web-development projects.
• Engage clients and other stakeholders in discussions about the projects you work on.
• Create a whiteboard for brainstorming sessions and instant communication about project points.
• Track your contacts.

Projecturf 2.0 offers a great variety of options for customization - such as personal logo inclusion, color selection, and personalized URL capabiltiies. In all, the features are outstanding for those needing project management capabilities without needing great detail.

Continue on to page 2 of this Projecturf 2.0 review to find out about pricing, support, and who this program is best for.

Image Credit: Screenshots courtesy of Ronda Levine, taken in Projecturf 2.0 Demo.