Trello News: Choice Productivity Tool for SMBs, Marketing Teams and more
Trello is a popular productivity tool, and the evidence is seen across many resource sites. In this news compilation, it has been included in two lists, one as among a selected choice of PM suite for small businesses. Another list where it is included details how it can be effectively used for workflow management and communication by marketing teams. And its popularity due to its functionality continues to be a standard among competing productivity apps that a new social app, currently in beta, has added similar Kanban-type task management features for its targeted group of customers.
Pingpad adds task management to its app to take on Trello
Pingpad is a social productivity app that is mainly designed around groups and mobile devices. According to company CEO and Co-founder Ross Mayfield, a social productivity app is simple, instant, and social as messaging, enabling users to chat and collaborate across a single app. It is like a social network for getting stuff done, with the latest release adding task management […]
How does the new Basecamp compare to Asana? Read our Software Comparision
A bevy of project management and collaboration tools which have sprung up in the last few years have made it possible for managers to get their work more organized coupled with greater collaboration abilities. Today we will take a close look at the top two tools used by businesses of all sizes worldwide-Basecamp and Asana- and make an unbiased comparison between the two.
Basecamp
Trusted by millions worldwide, Basecamp is a secure, private space online where people collaborating on a task can organize and deliberate on everything they need to get the project completed. It was initially launched by 37 Signals, a private web application firm, on February 5, 2004 followed by a new version, which was rolled out in 2015. They have more than 8,000,000 paid customers, with a staggering eight million running projects at the moment. Approximately 97% of their customers state that they would earnestly recommend the software to their friends and colleagues.
Even though the Chicago-based company boasts of a massive fan base […]
AceProject: Latest Updates-February 2016
AceProject, a high-level web-based proprietary project management software built by Canada-based Websystems Inc, will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary soon. The software is used by individuals, small teams, companies of all sizes, non-profit organizations and big teams within multinational firms. I’m happy to see that they have survived through all the years, giving their competitors a tough challenge.
The latest enhancements rectify a few issues like fixing bugs and enhancements for iOS9.x for users of iPhone and the availability of time management app. The company is also slated to update the Android app as well as the payment system. Here’s a short tour of all the latest enhancements at AceProject.
Mobile Enhancement for iOS9.
The latest update of AceProject involves a number of changes to the iOS application, which can be accessed through the App store on iTunes.
It’s now possible to attach single or multiple documents from your device’s photo gallery, Google Docs, or other third-party cloud storage based on local installation. You can also click […]
How does Asana stack up with Trello? Read our Software Comparision
Trello is another interesting tool that touts itself for being able to get your projects collaborated and organized into boards. Launched by Fog Creek Software in New York in the year 2011, the software has a unique arrangement with a powerful visual project management system in place. The tool works on the Kanaban model and functions similar to a bulletin board, where you can pin virtual cards of dimensions 3×5. It has some handy features like automatic email notifications, customizable permissions, file storage, fast search, real-time collaboration, information back-up, with the latest addition being editorial calendar. It has over 10 million users worldwide, which includes giants like PayPal, Kickstarter and Google.
Both Asana and Trello are loved on account of their user-friendly interfaces and easy-to-use features besides the option of free subscription. However, they are different in many aspects. Let’s take a detailed look.
Asana is a mobile and web application […]
Basecamp 3 – New User Guide
Course Description
Basecamp 3 New User Guide is an online, on-demand course from Udemy to get people learn the latest version of this productivity tool as quickly as possible. It is ideal for those who need to learn how to use the application because of their new job or responsibility, because of a desire to get client projects more organized, or because of a need for better collaboration within the team or company. With a total of less than an hour of lecture, course enrollees will learn how to register and set up their accounts and profiles, navigate the application, and be introduced to its main tools.
Course participants will be guided step-by-step in how to sign up, manage notifications, create and assign tasks, and learn about the different communication channels available in the application. The course includes lifetime access to the lectures, is accessible also with iOS and Android devices, and with a Certificate of Completion given at the end of the course.
Course Price
$19
Trello for Project Management
Trello for Project Management is a Kindle book that explains to the user how to make use of Trello online tool for project management. It is about the free productivity tool that can be used in a variety of ways and situations to help a project manager in an NGO, a startup, or in business. It can also be used for publishing books or for accomplishing hobbies. The book also provides some tips and tricks to extend the tool’s capabilities so that it can have Gantt charts and calendars for goal tracking, time management, CRM or Agile development projects.
Book Details
This Kindle edition was published in July 2014 by Amazon Digital Services. It is about 4 Megabytes in file size, with an estimate length of about 73 pages. The cover displays the title in large fonts at the upper section, a screenshot of the tool below it, and the author’s name at the right lower section. Text-to-speech is enabled. ASIN: B00M7SQXPO
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Rework – A Book Review
Rework is a book that rocks the business world. It has a unique approach and does not corroborate the same old traditional advice found in a majority of business books. It tosses out old business rules that are considered obsolete and mainly focuses on internet-based businesses; however, most of their new rules will function smoothly in other industries too.
Experience matters a lot and the founders of Basecamp, who are also the authors of Rework, have gained tremendous experience in the real world to offer readers pragmatic tips and suggestions. Having been in the business for over a decade, the entrepreneurs have gathered the best concepts that have made the book a role model for many. Rework redefines business rules to fit the realities of progress and achievements in the 21st century.
Book Details
The book is available in the following versions-Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback and Audible which is free. It was published by Crown Business on March 9, 2010 and is written in English. The Hardcover […]
Trello Project Management: Complete Course
Course Description
Trello Project Management: Complete Course covers everything students need to know on Trello to boost their productivity. It teaches you how to manage projects and tasks, enhance team collaboration and improve work rate or output. The course is of appropriate length and will equip you to start using Trello and work more efficiently. The instructor has put his best foot forward to explain each and every item in the Trello app.
Once you complete the training, you’ll actually start using the tool to your utmost benefit and know the ins and outs of effective project management with Trello.
Course Price
$47
Student Requirements
Students need to have a strong internet connection and a Smartphone, tablet or computer. The course can be taken by students of all levels; however, it’s best suited for project management professionals looking for an easy online tool like Trello while working on projects of all sizes.
Course Objectives and Learnings
On successful completion of […]
Learn Project Management with Basecamp
Course Description
Learn Project Management with Basecamp is a Udemy business/project management course that aims to educate and equip course enrollees with the knowledge and skills of using Basecamp as their PM tool. It is a popular online project management and collaboration tool that is simple and straightforward to use. Together with PM principles and best practices, course participants will be able to manage projects and deliver them on time with the help of PM tools and the right techniques of using it.
Students will also learn the five steps for successfully managing any project. Then, they will able to translate their knowledge into efficient processes by learning how to add people as team members and clients to Basecamp, how to create and manage projects, how to build and share a calendar for common project schedules, as well as be to notified for important dates.
Course Price
$29
Student Requirements
Project professionals and PM students of all levels are welcome to take the […]
Basecamp for Beginners: Managing Projects and Keeping Track of Details
Basecamp for Beginners: Managing Projects and Keeping Track of Details is a book that goes into all the fundamental aspects of the Basecamp program and gives innovative ideas on how to keep track of your life. Many start-ups fail because of a dearth of proper project management strategy. This is where Basecamp plays a fundamental role in keeping things organized and on track. This web-based project management tool is an easy way to manage projects and keep track of every little detail in both professional and personal contexts. The book is a versatile reference for Basecamp and helps you in understanding on how to use the tool to the fullest. It’s ideal both for beginners as well as seasoned users of Basecamp.
Book Details
The book is available in the hardcover version and weighs around 1.4 pounds. It’s written in plain English and has 320 pages. It was published on April 25, 2013 by Cengage Learning PTR- a large online bookstore that features a huge […]