Time Tracking
Project time tracking provides detailed insights into how time is spent on project work, enabling accurate billing, productivity analysis, and project progress monitoring.
Logging Time for Projects
There are multiple ways to track time for project work:
Direct Time Logging
Use the main time tracking interface to log project time:
- Navigate to the time tracking section
- Select your project from the project dropdown
- Choose the appropriate project tag for billing
- Add detailed notes about the work performed
- Start/stop timer or manually enter time
Project Time Interface
Access time logging from the project Time tab:
- View all project time entries
- Add new time entries with project context
- Edit existing time entries
- Export time data for external reporting
Project Time Analytics
The project time dashboard provides comprehensive insights into time investment and productivity:
Summary Statistics
Overview Metrics
- Total Hours: All time logged for the project across all team members
- Total Value: Project earnings based on hourly rates and logged time
- Contributors: Number of team members who have logged time
- Recent Activity: Time entries from the last week or month
Time Entries Table Complete log of all project time with:
- Date and duration of each entry
- Team member who logged the time
- Associated tags and hourly rates
- Work descriptions and notes
- Task associations when applicable
Hourly Rates and Billing
Project time tracking integrates with tag-based billing for accurate project costing:
Tag-Based Rates
Rate Configuration
- Each project tag can have a specific hourly rate
- Different rates for different types of work (Development, Design, Management)
- Rates can vary by skill level or team member
- Automatic calculation of time value
Bulk Operations
Batch Processing
- Export time entries for external systems
- Bulk edit multiple entries
- Filter and export specific time periods
- Generate billing reports
Integration with Project Features
Time Reports
Standard Reports
- Daily, weekly, monthly time summaries
- Project time breakdown by team member
- Tag-based billing reports
- Client-ready time summaries
Export Formats
Data Export Options
- Excel for detailed analysis
Best Practices
Accuracy and Consistency
Time Logging Habits
- Real-Time Logging: Record time as work is performed rather than recreating from memory
- Detailed Notes: Include specific descriptions of work completed
- Consistent Tagging: Use the same tags for similar types of work
- Regular Reviews: Check time entries for accuracy before billing
Project Management
Time-Based Planning
- Estimation: Use historical time data for future project planning
- Budget Tracking: Monitor actual time vs. project budgets
- Resource Allocation: Distribute work based on team capacity and time patterns
- Deadline Management: Use time tracking to identify potential delays early
Billing Optimization
Revenue Maximization
- Rate Strategy: Set appropriate hourly rates for different types of work
- Time Capture: Ensure all billable work is properly logged and tagged
- Client Communication: Provide detailed time reports for transparency
- Value Demonstration: Use time analytics to show project value and ROI
Team Management
Productivity Insights
- Performance Monitoring: Track team productivity without micromanaging
- Workload Balancing: Distribute tasks based on time availability
- Skill Development: Identify areas where team members spend time
- Communication: Use time data to improve project communication and planning
Time tracking provides the foundation for accurate project billing, resource planning, and productivity optimization across all project activities.